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My first year at camp was at 2001 right after my army service. It was a wonderful experience that influenced me in many ways. I came back for 4 more summers as a dance instructor and my younger brother spent 2 out of 4 summers in camp with me. Camp Ramah in Wisconsin was my first introduction with summer camps and it was magical. 

I grew up in Herzlia. In the army I was a commander at the Gadna (Youth Battalions) training and preparing youth for military service.   

Today I am a lawyer, married to Daniel (who made Aliya from Brazil), and a mother of Hillel, Nina and Adam. I have been dancing for my entire life and have been teaching salsa and Latin American dances for the last 18 years. I am also a Pilates instructor and studied at the Wingate Institute.

What’s your favorite thing about camp?
Watching the sunset over the Agam

What’s your favorite meal at camp?
Chicken soup on Friday evening

What are you most looking forward to?
Dancing and teaching, spending some quiet time with my family and getting to know so many special campers

What’s something new happening in your anaf this summer?
New Kikar dancing, floor bar and African classes, and Pilates