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Executive Director - Sam PerlinPictured here with his wife Sharon and youngest daughter Maital, Sam is going into his third summer at Schechter! Sam grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC where he attended a conservative synagogue, had a strong Jewish family life and attended the Charles E. Smith Jewish day school from 7th to 12th grade. While at JDS, Sam convinced his parents to keep kosher and observe Shabbat. During the summers, Sam went to two different Jewish sports camps and worked at Habonim movement sleep away camp called Moshava. The camps were located in the mountains in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and in Maryland. Summer camp was a life changing experience for Sam. Growing up in the Washington D.C. area provided Sam with a rich learning environment.
Thirteen years ago, Sam, his wife Sharon and their two small children moved to Seattle from Baltimore. Sam was the athletic director, boys varsity basketball coach and varsity soccer coach at The Beth Tfiloh School in Baltimore Maryland for seven years. At Beth Tfiloh Sam lead morning prayers, along with his duties of coaching, teaching Physical Education and being a school administrator. Sam took the position at Seattle Academy (a 6-12th grade independent school in downtown Seattle) as Athletic Director and head boys varsity basketball coach. For Ten years Sam grew the program, built an athletic center, and is very much a part of the recent success of Seattle Academy. Sam was awarded Seattle Academy’s prestigious building our futures award, has been named league and district athletic director and has many league basketball coach of the year awards. In 2004, Sharon gave birth to their third child, Maital. The Perlin’s attend Congregation Beth Shalom, where they are very active. Sam regularly leads morning prayers, and Shabbat services. Sam reads Torah, serves on the religious practices and youth commission committees, and runs numerous children’s programs on holidays. Sam also founded and ran Camp Maccabiah, a Jewish sports camp for elementary aged children in Seattle’s North end. Sam has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland in Physical Education, Recreation and Health and a Master Degree from Western Maryland College in Administration.
Carolyn D’Albora - Registrar & Business ManagerAfter a ten-week temporary trial-by-fire last spring, Carolyn has rejoined the staff as our registrar. Those of you who dealt with her may remember her good nature and quirky sense of humor, as well as her friendliness and efficiency. Nothing in Carolyn's background prepared her for this job, other than her undying love for the overnight camp she went to while growing up in Chicago.
Cheryl Puterman - Development AssociateCheryl Puterman moved to Issaquah in 2007 together with her husband Jeff, daughters Shira and Dalia and spunky little dog named Farfel. Cheryl grew up attending Jewish overnight camps in Eastern Canada as both camper and staff. Cheryl earned her Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She worked for 7 years teaching in Jewish supplementary schools then started a career in sales and marketing.
After relocating to the Pacific Northwest, Cheryl worked as Program Coordinator and Manager of Logistics with Camp Young Judaea West. Cheryl is a firm believer in the value of Jewish camp experience and enjoys working with a terrific team of camp staff and devoted board members!
This position was established thanks to a grant from the Samis Foundation to help with fundraising and alumni relations.
Cheryl is excited to help alumni reconnect with camp – please visit Camp Solomon Schechter on Facebook.
Crosby Beckman – Summer ChefCrosby grew up in the Olympia area before attending college at Willamette University in Salem, OR. After a few semesters he took time off to explore his culinary interests and wound up at CSS. One of his chief contributions has been his traditional challah baked fresh every Friday.
He also coaches high school soccer, and has recently renewed his studies in mathematics at Saint Martins University.
Facilities Manager - Frank SavageFrank is entering his twelfth season with Camp Solomon Schechter. Born and raised in Washington, Frank lived in New York for twenty years and moved to Seattle in 1988. He and his wife Penny enjoy a quieter life in the Olympia area since moving to camp.
Spending time with family is very important to Frank. He enjoys spending time with his 9-year old grandson, who lives in the neighborhood, and his 2-year old granddaughter, who lives in Renton. Special vacations are spent with his two daughters and their families in New York. Attending sporting events and participating in Fantasy Football are activities he shares with his son in Renton.
Frank enjoys creating new improvements to the camp and getting to work outside in the beautiful setting! It's been a special part of his job renewing friendships with campers and summer staff each year.
Pictured with Frank are his grandson Spencer and granddaughter Lily.
Summer 2010 Head Staff
Assistant Summer Director - Jeremy TorenJeremy Toren was raised in many fine cities all over North America and abroad, including White Plains, Cleveland, Chicago, and Jerusalem, before settling in Seattle when he was 16. He attended Brandeis University, where he graduated with a B.A. in music and learned that he was passionate about education. After college, he returned to Seattle, where he has spent most of the last few years teaching at Seattle Jewish Community School.
When Jeremy is not positively influencing young minds, you can generally find him playing all kinds of sports, playing the piano, singing in a choir, complaining about the weather, or correcting people's grammar. He is thrilled to begin his second summer at Camp Solomon Schechter, and his first as Assistant Summer Director.
Guidance Director and Parent Liaison - Elizabeth BravermanElizabeth Braverman, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with years of experience working with children and families in a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and educational settings. Most recently, Elizabeth was a staff member at Seattle Jewish Community School where she was able to combine her love of literature, deep caring for children, and devotion to Jewish life. Elizabeth is the mother of twins who love Camp Solomon Schechter.
As Guidance Director and Parent Liaison, Elizabeth will be helping with several areas of camp management including communicating with parents, training and supporting staff, and working directly with campers. Elizabeth is very excited to be joining the CSS team and using all her skills, warmth, and enthusiasm to help ensure that every camper feels safe, comfortable and has fun!
Please feel free to contact Elizabeth, at any time, if you have questions, concerns or helpful information regarding your child at camp this summer. schechterliaison@gmail.com
Girls Side Director - Henya KamesarThis will be Henya's eleventh consecutive year at Camp Solomon Schechter. She was first a camper, then oded and staff member and now she will be on head staff. She grew up in Eugene and attends school there at the University of Oregon.
Henya has worked with kids of all ages and has always been involved in leadership programs both Jewish and secular. Above all, she loves camp and is extremely excited to be working closely with the campers and staff this summer. She plans to make it a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all who are involved. Henya can't wait to share her passion for Schechter with everyone at camp this summer!
Boys Side Director - Gabe CahnI'm returning to Schechter this year for my 8th summer. I was raised in Redmond, WA and attended Northwest Yeshiva High School on Mercer Island. I am currently studying politics and psychology at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. At Whitman, I am involved with the Hillel-Shalom, I play on the rugby team, and am a co-host of a sports talk radio show.
Next year I plan on studying Middle Eastern politics at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and being outside.
Judaic Director - David WaldbaumDavid Waldbaum grew up in the Seattle area. He has fond memories of his experience as a camper and counselor in Jewish summer camps on the West Coast. David is thrilled about working at Camp this summer and infusing the experience with quality learning and personal meaning. He is excited about helping young people connect to Judaism in nature with Ruach!
David attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon where he received a Bachelor of the Arts degree with a focus in Sociology-Anthropology and Latin American Studies. Having spent some time in Israel as a young man, first when he was 13, and then for a much longer stay when he was 17, he decided to follow his dreams and return to Israel to reconnect with his Jewish roots on his own after college. After a year of exploring the world of Torah study lishma (for its own sake) and life in Jerusalem, he decided to extend his stay in Israel for two more years to pursue a Masters degree in Jewish Education through the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and Hebrew College of Boston. Upon completing his studies, David returned to the Seattle area to share his passion for Torah, Hebrew, Jewish history, and spirituality with others. He loves hiking and music.
Teva Director - Jacob HaasMy name is Jacob Haas. I have been at CSS as a camper, an oded and a staff member. This will be my third summer on staff at camp. Last summer I was not at camp because I was in Israel competing in the 18th World Maccabiah Games. I am thrilled to be back at camp this summer, especially with the addition of the brand new high ropes course.
I graduated from The College of Idaho, with a degree in political economy, in 2007. Since then I have been working with Jewish youth in Vancouver, BC.
I have a passion for the environment and being outside. Through my role at camp, Teva director, it enables me to share this passion with the campers and spend most of the summer outside. I also have run competitively at the high school, collegiate and post-collegiate levels.
In the very near future I plan to start a degree in education and begin teaching at the high school level.
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