NJY Camps
Elliot Forchheimer has a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector. Elliot served as the CEO of the Westchester Jewish Council, where they connected with Jewish organizations and built relationships with other faith and ethnic groups. Prior to that, they were the Director of Business Development and Special Operations at NJY Camps. Elliot also spent several years as the Director at UJA-Federation of New York and Tranquility Camp. Additionally, they held roles as an Administrator at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires and as a Director at United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Elliot Forchheimer completed their education in a chronological order. Elliot started their education journey at Columbia University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Sociology/Education-NYS Teaching Certification. This period of study took place from 1980 to 1985. Following this, they attended the Jewish Theological Seminary of America from 1986 to 1991, earning a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Jewish Studies. Finally, from 1993 to 1999, Elliot pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing at Pace University - Lubin Graduate School of Business.
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NJY Camps
OUR MISSION NJY Camps offers the highest quality overnight camping experience in an environment infused with the richness of Jewish life. With an extraordinary range of comprehensive programming, NJY Camps offers a welcome place for a broad spectrum of Jewish children—from across various denominations, interests, special needs, and backgrounds. NJY Camps seeks to help each and every camper develop and grow new skills, greater self-confidence, and a strong Jewish identity and commitment to our heritage that will help shape the course of their lives. WHO WE ARE NJY Camps is one of the nation’s premier Jewish camping organizations, with seven camps clustered at two locations serving children, families and seniors. The camps draw more than 2,000 campers each summer from numerous communities, primarily in the New York-New Jersey region, encompassing 16 JCC affiliates. Through a generous scholarship program, no child is turned away because of financial need. Founded in 1920, NJY Camps is among the oldest Jewish camps in the nation. Today, NJY Camps is a leader in innovative programming, which runs the gamut from specialty sports programs to the arts and sciences, all enhanced through partnerships with experts in the fields and leading national and international institutions.