Brad Cohen
Executive Camp Director
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Brad (he/him): A passionate advocate for Jewish outdoor education and earth-based Judaism, Brad is dedicated to building an intentional camp community that enriches the Jewish journeys of campers, staff, and families alike. With a wealth of experience as a Jewish educator, he has held senior programmatic roles at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and Temple Emanuel-Denver.
Brad is known for his innovate programming, including Family Jewish Outdoor Education, a thrilling teen hiking adventure on the Appalachian Trail, and a transformative Food Justice tour of the Shenandoah Valley. When he’s not creating enriching experiences, you’ll find him exploring nature, hiking, or enjoying board games with his three adventurous kids –Elie, Zev, and Livy–during the offseason.
Joe Schiff
Assistant Camp Director
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Joe (he/him) is an experiential educator with a passion for all things Judaism and all things nature. Joe loves being inspired by the beautiful world we live in. Whether it’s leading trips with Outward Bound Australia, climbing Mount Fuji in Japan, or having his hands deep in the Earth, you can be sure that when Joe is outside, he is in his happy place. After graduating from Northeastern University, traveling around the world and doing A LOT of backpacking, Joe found himself at Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. It was there he nurtured a deep love for Torah and Judaism. Equipped with a Masters in Jewish Education and a Wilderness First Responder certification, Joe is ready to help others feel inspired by their world and/or their religion. If you need to find him, he is probably sitting in a hammock reading or playing board games with friends.
Aubrey Golding
Program Director
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Aubrey (she/her) is an earth-guardian, passionate about inspiring future generations to continue the sacred duty of safeguarding the environment, and contributing towards making it a peaceful place. Through her work at camp, Aubrey aims to create a nurturing and enriching environment where every child can thrive on their personal journey of Jewish growth and discovery. A graduate of the dual-degree masters program in Jewish Nonprofit Management at Hebrew Union College and Public Administration at the University of Southern California, Aubrey has previously brought her expertise to roles in global advocacy at the American Jewish Committee of Los Angeles and in development at Hillel 818 in the San Fernando Valley. In the off-season, Aubrey can be found hiking to picturesque waterfalls, baking homemade vegan Challah, exploring the depths of Jewish mysticism, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle at the gym.
