Camp Rosh Hashanah

A New Way to Celebrate

October 2-4, 2024

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Looking for a new way to celebrate an ancient holiday? Like being outdoors on 640 acres surrounded by natural beauty? Want to contemplate the New Year while you swim, boat, bike, bake, craft, pickleball or try cardio drumming? Pack a bag, hop in the car and come spend the weekend with us at Camp Rosh Hashanah. We guarantee a sweet start to your New Year.

Who We Are

Camp Rosh Hashanah is brought to you by Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp; a values based Jewish Camp that is welcoming to everybody. We have a great site and community and are excited to bring our experiential approach to Jewish life to a Rosh Hashanah experience. 

Fun Planned!

Camp Rosh Hashanah has something fun for everyone. The lake will be open for swimming as will our heated pool.  Great meals and evenings by the campfire will keep everyone energized and happy.

The Lake

Canoe
Kayak
Paddleboard
Row
Fishing

Other Activities

Yoga
Cardio Drumming
Art Classes
Cooking Classes
Board Games
Cider Tasting

Sports

Pickleball
Basketball
Soccer
Kickball
Biking
Volleyball
Tetherball
Gaga

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How will camp have a Rosh Hashanah feel?

Delicious holiday food, Rosh Hashanah themed art and cooking projects, fun with Shofars and engaging campfire stories will make the celebration festive.  Camp’s huge turtles will help us practice tashlich and think about how we want to be better people in the year to come. Saturday dinner will be a birthday pizza party for the world as it enters a new year.   Just changing our normal routine and taking the time to enjoy each other and nature in community will make the days special. No activities are required and everyone can focus on the holiday as much or a little as they like.

For those interested in a traditional service, we will offer a streamed serviced from a congregation in the region in our movie room.  

Lodging

Berkshire Hills motel style rooms on the shores of Miller Pond are beautifully situated on 640 acres in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains

Early Bird Rates through April 30th. Save $100 per room.

Berkshire Rooms

Our largest rooms in our newest buildings include private bathrooms, a twin bed and a bunk bed. Rooms have wifi, air conditioning, reading lamps, closet space, and dressers. All rooms share a porch with ramp access. Occupancy: 2 adults and up to three children (1 on the top bunk and two sleeping on mattresses on the floor).

Lodge Rooms

Lodge style rooms with knotty pine hardwood interior and skylights includes private bathroom, wifi, air conditioning, ceiling fan, reading lamps, closet space, dressers, and two twin beds which can be pushed together to make a king. All rooms have a lake view, share a porch with ramp access. Occupancy: 2 adults. One child on the floor on a mattress is possible but a tight fit.

Pool House Rooms

Renovated, Pool House Rooms have private bathrooms, wifi, air conditioning, closet, dressers, and reading lamps. All rooms share a porch with ramp access. Rooms in the front have a pool and lake view. Rooms in the back have a forest view. The Pool House has both single and double rooms. Occupancy: 1 adult in a single and two people in a double.

Lakeside Cabins

Newly renovated large cabins on the lake with lots of space for your entire family or group. Each cabin sleeps up to 20. These cabins offer both bunk beds and a few single beds. There are open “cubbies” for every bed in lieu of closets and dressers. Cabins have bathrooms and showers, a large field in front, with views of the lake. There is no wifi or air conditioning, but screen windows with shutters run all the way around to keep you cool.

Food

We run a Culinary Camp so we love food. All meals will be kosher but you won’t have to be kosher to think they are delicious. Vegetarian and Vegan meals are always available, and we can accommodate most food allergies. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring?

Bring a smile, a bathing suit, and all kinds of clothing. Here is a packing list with even more details: download packing list

Do you accommodate allergies?

Yes, we can accommodate most allergies. Please reach out so we can make sure we can accommodate yours.

Any activities required?

No, you can do or not do whatever you like.

Is there anything to do near camp?

Camp is near all kinds of great nature as well as the towns of Great Barrington and Hudson, but camp is super pretty, so you won’t want to leave.

Do I have to be Jewish to attend?

Absolutely not! Just be ready for some fun time in the community.

Is there a schedule?

Yes, this is last year’s schedule and will give you a good idea of the fun planned: download schedule

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Berkshire Hills Contact Info

Berkshire Hills has both a summer and a winter office. From June 1st through August 31st, our staff is at our summer office in the Berkshires.

Office phone: (914) 693-8952

Fax: (646) 619-4488

Winter Mailing Address:
48 Martha Place, Chappaqua, NY 10514

Summer Mailing Address:
For U.S. Mail: P.O. Box 16, Copake, NY 12516
For FedEx/UPS: 159 Empire Road, Copake, NY 12516

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