Beginning in Summer 2014, Judaica took a more
central position in the CSL Program, officially becoming a part of Programming
Department. This allowed for greater support, and in turn, success integrating
Judaic Education throughout the CSL Program from regular Judaica periods to the
Shabbat experience. We are therefore very excited to announce that Shayna
DeMari will continue this capacity in Summer 2015 taking on the roles of Judaic
Educator and Associate Program Director.
Originally from Syracuse, New York, Shayna grew up at
CSL, becoming a Senior Camper in 2007 and working on staff for several summers.
After taking 2012 and 2013 off, Shayna returned to CSL in 2014 as a Tusc
counselor following her graduation from the University of Buffalo. Shayna has a
rich Jewish history that has very definitively led her to this exciting
opportunity at camp. She attended the Syracuse Hebrew Day School for seven
years and served as the Vice President of Religious Education of her USY
Chapter. Shayna has lived in Israel and recently traveled there for a two-week
immersion course called Akiva in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Like her predecessor (David Jevotovsky), Shayna
will serve as a full time member of the Programming Department, playing a role
in all major programs throughout the summer. In Judaica, Shayna will receive
support from David who will continue to play a major leadership role in the
Shabbat experience.
We are excited at the prospects of Shayna’s
leadership in this cornerstone aspect of the CSL experience!
See You Soon,
Ari Baum, Associate Director
