Rider Profile | Ellen Phaff Shein

Karen BrierGalil Trip 2011

Ellen Phaff Shein is the only Israeli participant and is having a wonderful experience. A native of Albany, NY, Ellen attended Ramah in New England in the 1960′s and decided to make aliya “in large … Read More

Rider Profile | Alan Sussman

Karen BrierGalil Trip 2011

Alan Sussman of North Carolina is riding on the Ramah Galil Ride representing both Ramah Darom in Georgia and Anshei Darom, the Federation of Jewish Mens Clubs in southeastern US. Alan is a very experienced … Read More

Rider Profile | David Arbit

Karen BrierGalil Trip 2011

According to David Arbit of New Jersey, who has attended other charity bike rides in Israel, “this trip is truly unique because of the Ramah educational approach. Thanks to our terrific guide, Joe Freedman, we … Read More

Ride Day Two | Matthew’s Ascent

Karen BrierGalil Trip 2011

Among our 40 riders we have one 13-year-old, a tenacious biker from New York, Matthew Goldstein. Matt became a Bar Mitzvah just this past Shabbat at (where else?) Camp Ramah (Berkshires). His family was an … Read More