Ramah Day Camp Committee
The Ramah Day Camp Committee consists of a group of deeply committed individuals who work year-round to ensure the success of the camp. Committee members bring a range of expertise and tremendous enthusiasm to the organization. They are eager to hear your feedback, answer your questions, and assist you in any way possible, to guarantee an absolutely wonderful summer experience for your child.
David Kushnir-Chairperson
David was a camper at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin from 1984 through 1988, attended Ramah Seminar in Israel in 1989 and retuned as a counselor for the next three summers. His wife Lena is also a Ramah Wisconsin alumna having attended for almost as many years. Their two children are current campers at the Ramah Day Camp. “Certainly we want our campers to have fun, explore new activities and make lasting friendships,” David recently said, “but we can’t miss the opportunity to provide more. The Ramah experience instills in our campers and staff a strong sense of community, a sincere pride in our heritage and a life long curiosity about our future. The impact of this experience cannot be underestimated.” David currently works for U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Prior to that, he practiced Trusts and Estates law at a large Chicago firm. David is also a member of the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Committee.
Lisa Rozenfeld Tenzer
Lisa spent most summers between 1968 and 1979 at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, as a camper, counselor and specialist, with the summer of 1974 in Israel with the Ramah Seminar. Her husband Steven also spent several summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, in addition to attending the Ramah Seminar in Israel. They have two children, both of whom attended the Ramah Day Camp and Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Lisa states, "The kids just love camp, and it's great to see them form strong friendships with their camp friends. My camp friends have become lifelong friends, and I see this happening with my children. Most importantly, I see them learning the values which I learned, and incorporating these values into their lives as I did." Lisa's areas of expertise are in computer systems, consulting and analysis. Through the use of these skills, she has helped to develop the office computer system, database, brochures, manuals and various other materials for the day camp, in addition to creating this website. Professionally, Lisa owns a software development company specializing in database and website developement. She is also a member of the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Committee and the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Executive Committee, and a past president of Lilah Hadassah, North Shore Chicago Chapter Hadassah.
Marshall Brill
Marshall attended Camp Ramah in Wisconsin from 1969 to 1973 as a camper and spent the summer of 1974 on the Ramah Israel Seminar. Marshall is married to Karen Chausow, a Ramah alumna from 1972 and 1973. They have two children, Stephanie and Alyssa who attend The Ramah Day Camp. Marshall states, "The most important aspect of both The Day Camp and Ramah, Wisconsin is the friendships that develop during the summer with others who share common interests. This was true for both Karen and myself and is now true with our daughters, who like to set up play dates with their new friends from The Day Camp." Marshall works at Kraft Foods as a Finance Manager in the Human Resources/Facilities organization. He is also a member of the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Committee and the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Executive Committee.
Mark Harris
Mark spent every summer from 1964 through 1977 at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. He was a camper for the first six years, a counselor for the next six years -- running the water front for four years -- and he spent one summer with the Ramah Seminar in Israel. This summer will be Mark's son Alex's 6th summer at the day camp and Jacob's 3rd year at the day camp. In addition, Alex will be spending half the summer at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin in the youngest group, Garinim. Mark speaks frequently at Sunday schools throughout the Chicagoland area as well as at Jewish conventions focusing on youth. He is on the Executive Board as Vice President for Membership at Moriah Congregation in Deerfield, a member of the Board for the Midwest Region of United Synagogue and a past president of the Indianapolis chapter of United Synagogue Youth. Mark is also a member of the Camp Ramah In Wisconsin Committee. Mark's business, Harris Development Group, LLC was founded in 1994 with a mission of "creating a difference" by giving employees and organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace. He partners with clients to develop a company's leadership, operational excellence and customer focus. Mark received his undergraduate degree in Judaic Studies and Political Science from Indiana University. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Wisconsin and earned an MBA in Human Resource Management from Temple University.
Sue Berebitsky
Sue became a Ramah Day Camp Committee Member in 2009 after several years of her involvement in the Ramah Day Camp community. Sue and her husband Dan have a daughter, Samantha, who has attended Ramah Day Camp since kindergarten. Sue states, “the campers embrace Jewish values and learning through fun activities while making lasting friendships and memories”. Sue has a a family law (divorce) practice, Susan Lampert & Associates in Deerfield, Illinois, receiving her Juris Doctor from Kent College of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana –Champaign. Sue has been a member of Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Illinois for over 40 years.
David was a camper at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin from 1984 through 1988, attended Ramah Seminar in Israel in 1989 and retuned as a counselor for the next three summers. His wife Lena is also a Ramah Wisconsin alumna having attended for almost as many years. Their two children are current campers at the Ramah Day Camp. “Certainly we want our campers to have fun, explore new activities and make lasting friendships,” David recently said, “but we can’t miss the opportunity to provide more. The Ramah experience instills in our campers and staff a strong sense of community, a sincere pride in our heritage and a life long curiosity about our future. The impact of this experience cannot be underestimated.” David currently works for U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Prior to that, he practiced Trusts and Estates law at a large Chicago firm. David is also a member of the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Committee.
Lisa Rozenfeld Tenzer
Lisa spent most summers between 1968 and 1979 at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, as a camper, counselor and specialist, with the summer of 1974 in Israel with the Ramah Seminar. Her husband Steven also spent several summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, in addition to attending the Ramah Seminar in Israel. They have two children, both of whom attended the Ramah Day Camp and Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Lisa states, "The kids just love camp, and it's great to see them form strong friendships with their camp friends. My camp friends have become lifelong friends, and I see this happening with my children. Most importantly, I see them learning the values which I learned, and incorporating these values into their lives as I did." Lisa's areas of expertise are in computer systems, consulting and analysis. Through the use of these skills, she has helped to develop the office computer system, database, brochures, manuals and various other materials for the day camp, in addition to creating this website. Professionally, Lisa owns a software development company specializing in database and website developement. She is also a member of the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Committee and the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Executive Committee, and a past president of Lilah Hadassah, North Shore Chicago Chapter Hadassah.
Marshall Brill
Marshall attended Camp Ramah in Wisconsin from 1969 to 1973 as a camper and spent the summer of 1974 on the Ramah Israel Seminar. Marshall is married to Karen Chausow, a Ramah alumna from 1972 and 1973. They have two children, Stephanie and Alyssa who attend The Ramah Day Camp. Marshall states, "The most important aspect of both The Day Camp and Ramah, Wisconsin is the friendships that develop during the summer with others who share common interests. This was true for both Karen and myself and is now true with our daughters, who like to set up play dates with their new friends from The Day Camp." Marshall works at Kraft Foods as a Finance Manager in the Human Resources/Facilities organization. He is also a member of the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Committee and the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Executive Committee.
Mark Harris
Mark spent every summer from 1964 through 1977 at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. He was a camper for the first six years, a counselor for the next six years -- running the water front for four years -- and he spent one summer with the Ramah Seminar in Israel. This summer will be Mark's son Alex's 6th summer at the day camp and Jacob's 3rd year at the day camp. In addition, Alex will be spending half the summer at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin in the youngest group, Garinim. Mark speaks frequently at Sunday schools throughout the Chicagoland area as well as at Jewish conventions focusing on youth. He is on the Executive Board as Vice President for Membership at Moriah Congregation in Deerfield, a member of the Board for the Midwest Region of United Synagogue and a past president of the Indianapolis chapter of United Synagogue Youth. Mark is also a member of the Camp Ramah In Wisconsin Committee. Mark's business, Harris Development Group, LLC was founded in 1994 with a mission of "creating a difference" by giving employees and organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace. He partners with clients to develop a company's leadership, operational excellence and customer focus. Mark received his undergraduate degree in Judaic Studies and Political Science from Indiana University. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Wisconsin and earned an MBA in Human Resource Management from Temple University.
Sue Berebitsky
Sue became a Ramah Day Camp Committee Member in 2009 after several years of her involvement in the Ramah Day Camp community. Sue and her husband Dan have a daughter, Samantha, who has attended Ramah Day Camp since kindergarten. Sue states, “the campers embrace Jewish values and learning through fun activities while making lasting friendships and memories”. Sue has a a family law (divorce) practice, Susan Lampert & Associates in Deerfield, Illinois, receiving her Juris Doctor from Kent College of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana –Champaign. Sue has been a member of Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Illinois for over 40 years.