Joanna reported the incidents of sexual assault to the Ramsey Police Department when she was 23. Are you a bitter person? Even as NJY Camps, the embattled New Jersey network of JCC Association of North America-affiliated summer camps, focuses on moving forward with a new board, two alleged victims have come forward. 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 . 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Our camps are accredited by the American Camping Association, and we are an affiliate of the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Brought to you by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Responsible for enrollment, marketing, hiring, operational oversight and program management of a . Family Vacation Weekends. We are all committed to the future of NJY and believe that this move will be of great benefit to our community, our camp, and our campers.. Many thanks to CEO Michael Schlank, & the leadership & staff of NJY Camps for their yeoman efforts to create a wonderful experience for our campers and their families during Summer 2021 and all year round! Cedar Lake Camp 570 Sawkill Road Milford, PA 18337 . Our roots grow deep. ), I felt paralyzed, she told NJJN. Hey, its yeshiva week what are you and your family doing? The president of a Jewish camps association in New Jersey has urged its entire board to resign, in the wake of an investigation finding that the board knew for years Ihave no idea who reads this column. Camp Nesher. Well, I am old, and my kids are old, so yeshiva week is just a reminder that I am too old to have kids who are still in yeshiva. He stomped on my soul, and I was left to pick up the pieces.. Already a member? 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The former president did not respond to requests for comment. His resignation came less than a month after Debbie Findling, a philanthropic adviser in the San Francisco Bay Area, wrote an op-ed in The New York Jewish Week, NJJNs sister publication, detailing how she had been sexually harassed and propositioned for sex by a communal leader she later identified as Robinson. All facilities prepare meals under Jewish dietary laws, and hold Sabbath services Friday nights and Saturday mornings. 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. Do you rely on The Times of Israel for accurate and insightful news on Israel and the Jewish world? Phone: (570) 296-8596 Our mission is to show the world that mental health is a lot less scary to face when we do it . Its a community, A local rabbi reflects on his experiences in Washington last week, A look at why no one has tried to stop the war Putin started last year, Rabbi Jonathan Porath looks back, on Zoom, at 175 trips to Russia, over 50 years, The deeper meanings of giving and getting. The most common race/ethnicity among camp directors is White, which makes up 61.1% of all camp directors. Reached by NJJN last week, Robinson declined to comment. Being cooped up during the pandemic made . Schlank, a former teacher, has been an executive at Oasis Children Services, a provider of camp, enrichment, and after-school programs in the New York area. NJY Camps is the largest Jewish overnight camping organization and serves between 1500 to 2500 children and families every summer. What is life? Family Camp. THE STORY OF NJY CAMPS In the summer of 1921, 70 boys attended Cedar Lake Camp located in Bear Mountain, NY. NJY Camps at Milford operates 5 sleepaway camps in Milford, Pennsylvania catering to a wide array of campers. $6,000 a month. And I have seen the impact that residential camp has had on our own two children, their friends, and our family. In the summer of 1995, I met a young college junior named Ilene at camp and nearly four years later we married. Sign in to stop seeing this, Sara Netanyahu accosted by protesters at Tel Aviv hair salon, extricated by police, Brides joy turns to sorrow after Elan Ganeles killed driving to her wedding, Hiker discovers 2,500-year-old ancient receipt from reign of Purim kings father, Netanyahu compares Tel Aviv protesters to settlers who set fire to Huwara. P: 908-889-8800. However, Robinson was forced to resign in April after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. Ben-Shimon also writes that the investigation clearly points to the fact that many in the senior board and past president leadership knew of [Robinsons] behavior and did nothing to prevent it.. How do youse guys think we all should say it? Abuse prevention policies and reassessments are on hold until the new leadership assumes responsibilities, expected to take place this month. For one hundred years, our NJY camps have been creating lasting friendships, positive Jewish experiences and summers of fun. Anne Carvahlo, chairman of the board, also awarded . keeps NJY Camps our home away from home. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. 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. 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For as little as $6/month, you will: Were really pleased that youve read X Times of Israel articles in the past month. NJY Camps is part of the Jewish Community Center movement and is the umbrella organization for numerous overnight and family camps, and year-round programs for senior adults. When she was 19, Robinson introduced her to cocaine, Joanna alleged. Specifically, I mean the demographic. 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. 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. The Jewish Week obtained a copy of recommendations the investigators suggested in order to overhaul NJY Camps governance. NJY Camps is a partner agency of the MetroWest federation. To Our NJY Camps Community, I am excited to share with you that after a nationwide search, the NJY Camps Board of Directors named Michael Schlank to the newly created position of chief executive officer. Milford, Pennsylvania Camp Counselor and Tennis Coach at Cedar Lake Camp. Richard Belzer was a Jewish comedian. Summer camp in the middle of a pandemic has been a tech-free, joyous balm for some. Though the detective bureau began investigating the matter at the time, the criminal statute of limitations had expired and Joanna did not wish to pursue the matter, according to the report. (MARC), was completed in September 2018. After reflecting on the independent investigation into Len Robinsons tenure as executive director of NJY Camps, I have come to the conclusion that it is in the best interest of NJY Camps for new lay leadership to lead our community going forward, Peter Horowitz, the current president of NJY Camps, wrote to NJJN in an email. Hylton Wener, NJY Camps Say hello 1 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: 203-399-5414 Phone . Working with our staff, Michael will provide leadership and creativity to get us there. 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Summer Camp Board Asked To Resign For Ignoring Director's Predatory Behavior. NJY Camps has been a leader on that front and I am excited about the opportunity to build on that success. "We are very excited to welcome chief Levi to our board," said Alan Himelfarb, executive director of Starting Hearts, in a news release. Fairfield, NJ. 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. Ask the Camp Directors. 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. 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. 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 At the same time, camp is about having fun and creating lifelong friendships. I know how heartbroken our community is not being able to be together. Email: campinfo@njycamps.org, Lake Como Campus: 90 Woods Road August 15, 2023. Acouple of years ago, I wrote a column called Parenting at 10,000 Feet. It was about a family that Husband #1 and I had the pleasure of sitting next to on an airplane. Her extraordinary leadership has seen us through the past few years, which were full of challenges and hard decisions. Leadership at NJY Camps continues to decline The Jewish Weeks requests to disclose the full report, citing the confidentiality of women who have made allegations, according to an NJY Camps spokesperson. 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. His background, experience and enthusiasm will make him the excellent fund raiser that NJY Camps needs at this time. whose dedication and service. Mazel Tov, Michael! 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. 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. Phone: (973) 575-3333 Iam pretty sure that I wrote a column about self-care at some point during the pandemic. Get New Jersey Jewish News's Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories The New York Jewish Week reported Wednesday that Peter . Loved hearing from Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in conversation with #cnn''s Abby Phillip this morning, hosted by the Atlantic Council 's Black Employee Round Lake. Or even Pauline Chernichaw of Englewood Cliffs talks about art, family history, and life, No room for indifference in the fight against antisemitism, Rabbis, Rep. 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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 . It takes just a few seconds. Horowitz, the president of the NJY Camps board, said he intends to resign no later than February, The Jewish Week reported. 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:. For as little as $6/month, you will: Were really pleased that youve read X Times of Israel articles in the past month. Amy, whose story was included in the investigative report commissioned by NJY Camps last year, is further alleging that she was subjected to retaliation by NJY Camps for participating in the investigation and disclosing that she had been sexually assaulted by Robinson, according to her attorney, Richard Swartz. 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. 2023 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved, NJY Camps runs a network of Jewish camps serving the New York metropolitan areas. It takes just a few seconds. 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. With this team we are confident we can continue our tradition of excellence. Ben-Shimon also wrote, citing the investigation, that Robinson would use NJY funds to pay off victims.. July 24 & 25, 2023. The NJY Camps is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes JCC representatives, regional leaders, former campers and other friends. Year: Camp: Winter Office: 21 Plymouth St. Fairfield, NJ 07004 Phone: (973) 575-3333 Email: campinfo@njycamps.org . 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. NJY offers a 5-week Israel programs for teenagers as well as extensive travel and community service programs Family Camp Weekends Administrative Login Play Ads Full Screen With Controls Powered by Wizadjournal - Developed by PBCS Technology * Background covers created by starline www.freepik.com * Servers: web2 mysql5 Event: 1182: 1709 This year we are celebrating 40 years of innovative programming for individuals with special needs at Round Lake Camp. 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. 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. THE NJY CAMPS board of directors has named Michael Schlank to the newly created position of chief executive officer. Under the supervision of the Teen Programs Director and the NJY full-time Mental Health professional, the MESSH professional is responsible for the development . 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. I attended and then worked at that same camp for 15 years. N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps. According to a police report filed in 2000, Joanna said Robinson sexually assaulted her eight times over the course of the summer. Robinson was forced to resign in April 2018 from his position at NJY Camps, which operates various Jewish summer camps, after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. 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. Hannah Dreyfus is a staff writer for The New York Jewish Week, NJJNs sister publication. According to Ben-Shimons letter, the report unearthed 11 cases in which Robinson harassed, abused, mistreated, intimidated and harmed women during his 25-year tenure as NJYs top executive. 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. (JTA) The president of a Jewish camps association in New Jersey has urged its entire board to resign, in the . It was the worst experience of my life.. Free Sign Up. Under this umbrella we serve a spectrum of ages, denominations and abilities, across the entire Jewish community. They include the first victim to claim she was a minor when she was allegedly sexually abused by the networks former executive director, Len Robinson. NJY Camps is the largest Jewish camp complex in the world, serving more than 7400 participants in our overnight camps, family camps, visiting groups and year round senior adult programs. NJY Camps is the umbrella group for five residential . The president of a Jewish camps association in New Jersey has urged its entire board to resign, in the wake of an investigation finding that the board knew for years about the predatory behavior of its former executive director.
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