If passed, this judicial legislation would jeopardise the fundamental rights of all Israelis, not just minorities. Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield opened her Riverdale home to a family of Ukrainian refugees. Horowitz, the president of the NJY Camps board, said he intends to resign no later than February, The Jewish Week reported. For 100 years, our NJY camps have been creating lasting friendships, positive Jewish experiences, and summers of fun, said board president Stephen Seiden in an email to camp families, alumnae, and donors. Could the government cancel elections? Phone: (570) 798-2373 | For as little as $6 a month you can help support our quality journalism while enjoying The Times of Israel AD-FREE, as well as accessing exclusive content available only to Times of Israel Community members. As for the meaning of life? Will Bibis legacy be a new constitution for Israel or civil war? 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Actually, come to think Read The Latest Issue of The New Jersey Jewish News, Pennsylvania governor bested by Jewish media mogul, The Lonely Child headed to Carnegie Hall, An IRS Twitter post you might have missed, Shul sues for being buffeted by Margaritaville, Joseph Tenenbaum celebrates his 98th birthday, YUs Holocaust in Lithuania speaker series begins this week on Zoom, Arden Courts grants resident her Hearts Desire, Israeli tour guide talks about Israeli food on Zoom, JCC MetroWest exhibit marks Tree of Life tragedy, 25th annual Holocausteducation conference, Union County shuls to markJewish Disability Awareness Month, Community development block grant program for JFS and JVS, JESPY House celebrates 45 years of service to adults with disabilities, Local Jewish agencies win Essex County community awards. NJY Camps is a partner agency of the MetroWest federation. The New Jersey Federation of Young Mens Hebrew Associations and Young Womens Hebrew Associations (originally named the Felix Fuld Camps, known later as the New Jersey Y Camps, and today as NJY Camps) was founded in 1920 as a residential summer camp for Jewish boys on a leased site at Bear Mountain Park. Ihave no idea who reads this column. A new parent? Doron Krakow, president and CEO of JCC Association of North America, said in a statement that he is honored to help assist NJY Camps through what has been a difficult period. A full time year round staff maintains winter offices in Fairfield, New Jersey. Neither Krakow, who took up his post as president and CEO of JCCA in 2017, nor his immediate predecessor, Stephen Arnoff, said they received any complaints about Robinson. Life is good, life is bad, life is surprising, life is challenging. Like how, if the plane you are on is Jewish studies scholar from Rutgers looks at the Adam and Eve story, The library isnt a building. The Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) coordinates services for over 1,000 people with developmental disabilities in Wood County. Over 100 years strong. As Israel implodes, does nobody in Netanyahus Likud have the guts to defy him? Aryn has been bringing her high energy and enthusiasm to NJY Camps for 9 years and has been in camping both as a camper and staff member since she was a . More than fifty years ago, my father asked my mother to marry him on a day off they shared while working at a Jewish sleepaway camp, a camp they eventually went on to lead for nearly a decade. As we begin this new chapter in NJY Camps, we look to the future and being back together at camp for the summer of 2021. Caren Ford, Elyssa Wright. A new parent? Hannah Dreyfus is a staff writer for The New York Jewish Week, NJJNs sister publication. Once a new governance structure has been put into place, this community will once again be the stewards of one of this countrys great Jewish summer camp experiences.. Managed $17 million not-for-profit Jewish overnight camp organization. Tucker has declined repeated requests for comment. According to the . Robinson, 77, served as executive director of NJY Camps, the largest Jewish camp complex in North America, for 25 years, and he was celebrated and received many communal honors. Please use the following structure: example@domain.com, Send me The Times of Israel Daily Edition. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the staff, and families of NJY Camps we want to recognize your unparalleled commitment to the campers and families of NJY Camps and extend our deepest sense of gratitude and heartfelt thanks for the vital support you provide to not only NJY Camps but the entire Jewish Community at large. What is life? Hey, its yeshiva week what are you and your family doing? Goldner previously told NJJN that she reported the incident to the former president of NJY Camps, who dismissed the allegation and declined to investigate the matter further. In December, Dov Ben-Shimon, executive vice president and CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, called for the resignation of the entire 60-member board of NJY Camps after viewing the report, according to an NJJN story. THE NJY CAMPS board of directors has named Michael Schlank to the newly created position of chief executive officer. While most of us were blindsided by the allegations against Len Robinson, we quickly came together to take decisive action and ensure no one else would be subjected to sexual harassment or assault at NJY Camps, said board president Peter Horowitz, who announced his resignation in December, the day after NJJNs exclusive report on the investigations findings. Unlike other news outlets, we havent put up a paywall. Michael is a longtime active member of the New York Jewish community: sitting on the board of Hofstra Hillel, as president of his synagogue, and as a member of the AIPAC Long Island Council. Phone: (973) 575-3333 Photo archives for years 2016 and earlier can be viewed at the links below. . whose dedication and service. I attended and then worked at that same camp for 15 years. "For 100 years, our NJY camps have been creating lasting friendships, positive Jewish experiences, and summers of fun," said . Neither Krakow, who took up his post as president and CEO of JCCA in 2017, nor his immediate predecessor, Stephen Arnoff, said they received any complaints about Robinson. There was a whole movement on the importance of taking care of yourself before addressing the needs of others. (Photo illustration by Janice hwang). NEW! Hours after NJJN published a report in which New Jersey federation executives called for the entire board of NJY Camps to resign for not taking action after learning of allegations of predatory behavior by its former executive director (After damning probe, NJ fed exec urges board purge at NJY Camps, Dec. 20), the president of the NJY board announced his intention to resign, and advised the rest of the board to follow suit. Kate (Kathy) Lenusky, Matt, Zach & Jesse Blitz. Hannah Dreyfus is a staff writer at The New York Jewish Week, NJJNs sister publication. By Hannah Dreyfus April 13, 2018, 12:00 am. Comprised of five overnight summer camps, NJY serves children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Child victims can carry guilt for their whole lives for going back, and perpetrators encourage that kind of thinking. Thinking About Overnight Camp? Our camping program serves a total of 5500 youth annually. That's why we carefully select our staff from the USA and abroad including Israel, United Kingdom, South America, Russia, Australia and New Zealand. Life is waking up every morning and being grateful that you can get out of bed and walk to the bathroom unassisted. Are you a kid? We Have a Try-It Program That's Just Right For Your Child! F: 908-889-4070. For others, though, it's a pit of anxiety. 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Thank you, David Horovitz, Founding Editor of The Times of Israel, BONUS - What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Taking advantage of this moment of decisions. . NJY is focused on creating a wholesome and inspirational community while simultaneously promoting critical discourse surrounding mental illness and its de-stigmatization. The New York Jewish Week reported Wednesday that Peter Horowitz, the current president of NJY Camps, urged all 60 members of his board to join him in resigning for allowing the former executive . Each . Cultural Exchange; Advocacy; About the Program. His repulsive behavior had a psychological impact on me until this moment, recalled Joanna, now 42, in an interview with NJJN. 2 Day Intro to Overnight Camp. Mazel Tov to our honorees. While these are uncertain times for many of us, I am confident in the bright future for NJY Camps under Michaels leadership and I ask you to join me in welcoming him to our community. Doron Krakow, president and CEO of JCC Association of North America, said in a statement that he is honored to help assist NJY Camps through what has been a difficult period. Robinson, 73, served as executive director of NJY Camps, the largest Jewish camp complex in North America, for 25 years, and he was celebrated and received many communal honors. Our summer camp is only as good as the staff we hire. Once registered, youll receive our Daily Edition email for free. Doron Krakow, president and CEO of JCC Association of North America, issued the below statement in response: "Today, the board of NJY Camps announced the immediate resignation of Len Robinson, after being confronted with allegations of sexual . Additionally, he is passionate about building community, and working with youth. Are you a kid? Ten months after the executive director of the largest camping organization in North America was. 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Although an independent investigation into the allegations was completed in September, its conclusions became public only when the head of the MetroWest federation read the report and called on the entire board of NJY Camps to resign. Its up to thee! Leadership at NJY Camps continues to decline NJJNs requests to disclose the full report, citing the confidentiality of women who have made allegations, according to an NJY Camps spokesperson. Email: campinfo@njycamps.org, Milford Campus: 570 Sawkill Road, Milford, PA 18337 Life is good, life is bad, life is surprising, life is challenging. Year: Camp: Winter Office: 21 Plymouth St. Fairfield, NJ 07004 Phone: (973) 575-3333 Email: campinfo@njycamps.org . L'Dor V'Dor Society. An old parent? ours after NJJN published a report in which New Jersey federation executives called for the entire board of NJY Camps to resign for not taking action after learning of allegations of predatory behavior by its former executive director (After damning probe, NJ fed exec urges board purge at NJY Camps, Dec. 20), the president of the NJY board announced his intention to resign, and advised the rest of the board to follow suit. I know how heartbroken our community is not being able to be together. Campers Entering 10th & 11th Grades. If so, please join The Times of Israel Community. . Life is waking up every morning and being grateful that you can get out of bed and walk to the bathroom unassisted. We are an incubator, HaZamir chapters rehearsing for 30th anniversary gala performance at Lincoln Center, The Belarusian-born educator from Morristown and Randolph was 92, Hearing the Gettysburg Address in Hebrew again. The New York Jewish Week reported Wednesday that Peter Horowitz, the current president of NJY Camps, urged all 60 members of his board to join him in resigning for allowing the former executive . A person Wiesenthal Centers program puts students in government offices, Rabbi Moshe Josef Rubin talks about his family history and looks forward, We are more than a choir. Camp. According to the story, top board leadership was made aware of Robinsons inappropriate behavior during his tenure, but failed to act. Photo by Elan Mizrahi, An independent investigation undertaken by NJY Camps last spring found that at least 11 women accused Len Robinson of sexual harassment or assault, according to an internal memo. I have spent much of my career immersed in summer camp, and I know the transformative role camp can have on a childs life. It has been the single most formative experience in their lives, and it has been the lynchpin in their deep connection to their Jewish identity. NJY Camps, a Jewish camping association in New Jersey, announced on Feb. 7 that its board of directors voted unanimously to suspend itself after an independent investigation found that Leonard Len Robinson, the 74-year-old former executive director of the organization, had sexually abused or harassed at least 11 women during his 25-year tenure as NJYs top executive. Joanna was not among the 11 women who reported being harassed, abused, or otherwise harmed by Robinson over the course of an independent investigation commissioned by NJY Camps last year. Abuse prevention policies and reassessments are on hold until the new leadership assumes responsibilities, expected to take place this month. In a Dec. 19 statement sent to NJJN, Horowitz qualified that many members of the NJY board had no knowledge of Robinsons wrongdoing. Still, he wrote, although these people would be strong members to lead us toward the future they are part of a current reality that makes the present boards continued viability untenable, and not in the best interest of the campers and staff we serve.. P: 908-889-8800. 28 days ago. Phone: (973) 575-3333 Fax: (973) 575-4188. 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The NJY Camps is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes JCC representatives, regional leaders, former campers and other friends. Life is waking up every morning and being grateful that you can get out of bed and walk to the bathroom unassisted. Intensive Sports Program with Top Level Coaching! Len started his career as the Resident Camp Director - Youth Director at the Portland, Oregon JCC. To implement these changes, the organization will appoint a transitional board for roughly one year with the intent of handing off responsibility to a durable governing board as early as January of 2020, according to the organizations Feb. 7 statement. To implement these changes, the organization will appoint a transitional board for roughly one year with the intent of handing off responsibility to a durable governing board as early as January of 2020, according to the organizations Feb. 7 statement. Are you a bitter person? Inclusion program for ages 7 to 17. Sincerely,Michael Schlank, Winter Office: 21 Plymouth St. Fairfield, NJ 07004 As we prepare for this new chapter, we want to take a moment to thank our interim executive director, Janet Warm Fliegelman. Incorrect password. The camp network is trying to pick up the pieces after abuse allegations. Please use the following structure: example@domain.com, Send me The Times of Israel Daily Edition. Responding to these new allegations, an NJY Camps spokesperson said: Amy was a valued member of the NJY Camps staff for many years. Unlike other news outlets, we havent put up a paywall. NJY Camps (NJY) is one of North America's premier Jewish summer camp networks. Marci Hamilton, a national expert on child abuse prevention and CEO of Child USA, said it is very common for young victims of sexual assault to re-engage with the alleged offender. The Jewish Week has also learned that the NJY board reached a settlement with at least one woman who was repeatedly sexually harassed by Robinson while she was employed by NJY Camps. Hey, its yeshiva week what are you and your family doing? We are grateful to Janet for guiding NJY Camps through troubled waters these past few years and always putting the needs of the camp community first. Phone: (570) 798-2373 | The board of directors said Thursday the vote to suspend itself was unanimous and that they had enlisted the help of two organizations with which the camp is affiliated, JCC Association of North America and the Foundation for Jewish Camp, to assist in assembling an entirely new board, with a transitional board as a first step., NJY, which is home to nearly 6,000 campers each year is the largest Jewish resident camp program on the continent and plays a critical part in infusing the next generation with a passion for Judaism and Israel, said Doron Krakow, president and CEO of the JCC Association, in a statement. NJY Camps, a Jewish camping association in New Jersey, announced on Feb. 7 that its board of directors voted unanimously to suspend itself after an independent investigation found that Leonard . The current president of the New Jersey NJY Camps association is demanding that all 60 members of the board resign after an investigation revealed that despite knowing the former director, Leonard Robinson, was an active pedophile and sexual predator who preyed on at least 11 children over a 25 year period, they did nothing to stop him:. Board of Directors. Free Sign Up. According to a police report filed in 2000, Joanna said Robinson sexually assaulted her eight times over the course of the summer. Ihave no idea who reads this column. June 19, 2023. (Amy requested that her full name not be used for privacy reasons. As for the meaning of life? Like how, if the plane you are on is Jewish studies scholar from Rutgers looks at the Adam and Eve story, The library isnt a building. 1391 Martine Avenue. Summer camp is truly embedded in my DNA and an integral part of my own family history. In that role, Schlank will lead the professional staff and oversee all of NJY Camps'. JCC Association is honored to have been asked to assist NJY Camps through what has been a difficult period., Added Jeremy Fingerman, CEO of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, We look forward to working with JCC Association to help assemble a transitional board which will put NJY Camps on a strong footing for generations to come. And I have seen the impact that residential camp has had on our own two children, their friends, and our family. Cedar Lake Camp 21 Plymouth Street Fairfield, NJ 07004. An opportunity for your camper to meet potential bunkmates for future summers! In that role, Michael will lead our professional staff and oversee all of NJY Camps operations. While most of us were blindsided by the allegations against Len Robinson, we quickly came together to take decisive action and ensure no one else would be subjected to sexual harassment or assault at NJY Camps, he said. click the link in that email to complete your registration. Founded in 1921. Get New Jersey Jewish News's Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories June 27, 2023. For one hundred years, our NJY camps have been creating lasting friendships, positive Jewish experiences and summers of fun. As we enter our second century, we are confident that Michael will enhance these camp experiences. Rebecca currently sits on the executive board of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, is the immediate past president of the alumni association and is the 2018 recipient of the Alumni Leadership Award. Camp Nah-Jee-Wah for 8-11 year olds, Cedar Lake Camp for 11-14 year olds, Teen Camp for 14-16 year olds, Round Lake Camp for children with special needs and Club Enjoy for short term camping programs. THE STORY OF NJY CAMPS In the summer of 1921, 70 boys attended Cedar Lake Camp located in Bear Mountain, NY. Make a donation now to support independent Jewish journalism in New York. daniel Schofield . The alleged assaults continued during the fall of 1994, when Robinson continued to call and visit Joannas home to solicit sex, according to police records. Her story was corroborated by two contemporaneous NJY colleagues, including Ellen Goldner, the former president of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. He does so during one of the most turbulent times in camping. operations. Office: Teen Camp 21 Plymouth St. Fairfield, NJ 07004 - (973) 575-3333 Camp: Teen Camp 570 Sawkill Road Milford , PA 18337 - (570) 296-8596 Email: tac@njycamps.org Thank you, David Horovitz, Founding Editor of The Times of Israel, 2023 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved, NJY Camps runs a network of Jewish camps serving the New York metropolitan areas. Phone: (973) 575-3333 It is clear that Robinson was allowed to operate for far too long without any real oversight, creating an environment in which his abuse of others was allowed to go unchecked., Horowitz said he intends to resign no later than February, and that it would be in the best interest of NJY Camps for the rest of the board to also resign within that time.. A long-time member of our staff as the chief operating officer, she stepped up to lead the organization through our 2018 and 2019 seasons with great success. Get New Jersey Jewish News's Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories, The New Jersey Jewish Film Festival returns to the JCC MetroWest, Kosher-chef-whiz-kid Eitan Bernath turns to social action as he works to feed the hungry, Local production,as in New York, takeson the Leo Frank story. After seeing the report which detailed at least 11 cases in which Robinson sexually harassed, assaulted, or bribed female staff members in exchange for their silence federation leadership called upon the NJY board to resign, among other recommendations. In the summer of 1995, I met a young college junior named Ilene at camp and nearly four years later we married. Our camps are accredited by the American Camping Association, and we are an affiliate of the Foundation for Jewish Camp.

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