Julie Macht, Chair

Fundraising Consultant When I stepped off the bus 40 years ago, I could never have imagined how Camp Gilboa would shape my sense of self, my friendships, my commitment to the underdog and social justice and my deep abiding appreciation of the power of camp on shaping Jewish identity. Whether it was advocating for underpresented people as an attorney, or for students and teacher rights as a leader in the PTA, or as a parent, guiding my children to voice their opinions and act on their convictions, I feel the influence of my camp days in everything I do. I love working with young leaders and do so in both my professional and lay life.

Mark Howorth, Vice-President

CEO, SDI Media

Previous Lay Leadership:

Vice President at Congregation Tikvat Jacob

The best parenting decision my wife and I ever made was to send our two son’s to Camp Gilboa 14 years ago. Watching them grow into young adults and seeing how their Gilboa experience has shaped them into who they are today has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives. Both sons stayed involved on Tzevet (staff) and one was even Rosh Machaneh (head of camp). Along the way, I felt the need to participate as well and joined the Board six years ago, and spent the last two years as President. In my Board time, I have been proud to help Gilboa grow in all directions: more chanichimot (campers), more donations, more programs during the year, improved camp experience during the summer, a new basketball court and even paying off the loan on our amazing 44 acre site in Big Bear. As a business person, it has also been a great growth experience for me to participate in an organization which is truly “youth led” with a totally different decision making process, hierarchy and culture from what I experience in the corporate world.

Sarah Breiner, Treasurer

Alisa Belinkoff Katz, Secretary

Associate Director, Los Angeles Initiative

Department of Public Policy, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

My first Gilboa pe’ulah (activity) was an Oneg Shabbat in 1963 which ended, as all Habonim Friday nights must end, in Israeli dancing. It was the dance that hooked me. These kids had unity, they had purpose, they had pride; they were part of something bigger than themselves. Gilboa gave me all of that and more. There, I learned to express myself and to unleash my creativity. I learned the meaning of “chevra” – society, community, teamwork. My greatest achievements in a career of public service have come about through the expression of Habonim/Gilboa values.

Liz Raider

Previous Lay Leadership:

David Beenhouwer

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Mathis Chazanov

Journalist (retired)

Evan Goldblatt

Medical Researcher - West LA VA

Norm Kane

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Rachael Sevilla

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Laurie Earp

I only dreamt that my children could grow up in as inspiring a setting as my summers at then-UAHC Camp Swig. I found my place in the Kibbutz sessions of camp, as a CIT, staff member, and counselor –developing a stronger sense and passion for social justice, activism, along with a commitment to social democracy, that shaped who I became and to what I have devoted my life and career. When my children found their way to Camp Gilboa, my dream came true. I love who they have become and how they have been encouraged to develop programs for others that nurture the individual within a strongly Jewish, Social Justice, and Fun setting. I am honored to be a part of this community and hope to help it grow further.

Tyson Roberts

Lecturer in Political Science and International Relations, USC When I first watched the website video about Camp Gilboa, it reminded me of my summer on a kibbutz as a college student, and I was immediately eager to send my children and jealous that I hadn't attended this camp when I was a child. My kids enjoyed the Gilboa kens in Los Angeles and once they attended summer camp in Big Bear they were hooked. Serving on the board lets me be involved in one of my kids favorite, most meaningful activities.

Helen Katz (Z"L - August 2019)

It is our deepest sadness to share that Helen passed away in August 2019. She will be missed.

Previous Lay Leadership:

Progressive Jewish Alliance, Board Member

JCCA, Past Chair of the Board of Directors

Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Committee Chair

Yahli Livni

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Sarah Benor

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Michal Lemberger

Writer/Editor/Teacher When my older daughter was 9-years old, she chose Camp Gilboa after reading the mission statement. The kid was onto something. At Camp Gilboa, our family has found a community guided by the values we hold dear: equality, respect for others, and collective responsibility. Gilboa is a special place that engages those values through fun, immersive experiences at the beautiful Big Bear setting, where campers will grow to be future leaders, at Gilboa and then in the wider world. I’m delighted to support that work as a member of the board.

Naomi Cohen

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Maya Paz

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David Oderberg

My introduction to the Institute of Jewish Education (Gilboa's LA HQ) was as nursery school student many years ago. I attended Hebrew School there was well, eventually joining Habonim, making life-long friends and growing up in Gilboa. I went on Workshop (Habonim-Dror's gap year in Israel), studied in Israel for my college junior year, and led tours to Israel. All this was made possible by a large group of volunteers on the "Camp Committee". When my kids were of age, Gilboa was right there, teaching them the values that I had learned years before and that had shaped my life in so many ways. Now they have "graduated" from Gilboa, and I hope that someday, their children will attend. I joined the board of Gilboa and of the Institute to "pay it forward" and to make sure that we continue to inspire generations of Jewish youth to support Israel, embody Jewish values, and to "Be the change that we wish to see in the world". Alei U'vneh!

Ettie Taft

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Amalia Walker

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Ronnie Hecht

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Quinn Tassin

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Dani Lainer-Vos

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