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YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Counsellors at Camp Gesher are known for their endless energy, passionate mentor-ship and continual drive to create the best environment possible for our campers. When hiring staff, we look for people who personify these qualities – leading by example, having diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of skills and knowledge that can be shared with campers.
Some of our Israeli counsellors are part of the “ShinShin” program. They are 18 year old emissaries sent by Jewish Agency for Israel to communities around North America to educate youth on Israel and Israeli culture. Our ShinShinim work at Jewish Day Schools in Toronto throughout the year.
Most importantly, our staff share their skills and knowledge with campers. Our goal is for campers to leave the summer with new abilities and the confidence to try new things. From water skiing, basketball and canoeing to music, arts & crafts, we hold our counsellors personally accountable for creating an environment that allows kids of all ages and expertise to thrive.
YEAR-ROUND STAFF
You'll find Gesher staff at seminars and Ken events throughout the year, working together with the counsellors to ensure the Gesher community remains meaningful and magical.
Amit Rakoff-Bellman
Director
Amit@campgesher.com
Bekah Diamond-Bier
Assistant Director
Bekah@campgesher.com
Bekah started going to camp Gesher when she was 10 years old, and it absolutely changed her life. Going to Gesher is what fostered her love of the Jewish Community, and made her fall in love with working in youth leadership.
As well as working at Camp Gesher, Bekah also worked the summer program MBI, was a madricha at Camp Miriam, and worked at the central leadership office of Habonim Dror North America. The community that she found in this has had a huge impact on her life and been the start of her deepest friendships. She is very excited to help continue the Gesher story of incredible and meaningful relationships!
Bekah loves gardening, experimenting with new recipes, and spending days by the lake.