Riding for Ramah
The following article was first published in Jewish Journal. Jeff Brand, of Swampscott and Marblehead respectively, participating in the Ramah Israel Bike Ride fundraiser to support special needs camp programs was a no-brainer. Both are … Read More
Gary Greene: Reflections upon my Ramah Bike Ride through the Galil and Golan
The following blog was first published here. There is an old expression you may be familiar with. “To err is human, to really screw up you need a computer.” I had the best of intentions … Read More
Hike Day Five | We Will Meet Again
When we arrived in Akko six days ago, we received a “source book” from the Ramah staff with info about the hike and bike routes, Jewish history, Galilee geography, and more. A poem by Yoram … Read More
Hike Day Four | Volcanic Views
Those of us on the Sollelim hike kept cool today in the lush, shady greenery of the section of the Shvil Yisrael (Israel Trail) that runs along the edge of Nahal Snir. We waded through … Read More
Ride Day Three | Bashert, Biking and the Biryah Forrest
Sometimes things are just “bashert.” On the very day that we launch RamahDate, all three levels of Ramah riders visited the breathtaking Biryah Forest in the hills overlooking Tzfat, the burial site of Rabbi Yonatan … Read More
Hike Day Three | Geopolitics
Atop the Nimrod fortress, all the hikers began the day with a panoramic view of the upper Galilee, the border with Lebanon, and the Hermon range. We toured the fortress, learning about its strategic importance … Read More
Ride Day Two | The Journey North
Another wonderful cycling adventure in Northern Israel, as we left Akko and the Mediterranean coast and biked into the steep hills of the Naftali mountain range. The reward for our climbing came as we enjoyed … Read More
Hike Day Two | Trekking and Teamwork
As I sit in the beautiful lobby of the hotel at Kibbutz HaGoshrim, I have the opportunity to reflect on the incredible day we experienced as a group. This morning we started our descent down … Read More
Hike Day One | Rosh Hanikra
Wow, we’re finally here! The day started off with a very moving opening ceremony. All of the riders and hikers gathered together, celebrating both being in Israel and the mission before them. Then the hikers … Read More