At Camp Gan Israel, we have the greatest team on earth! Nobody beats the love, dedication, talent and overall devotion of a Gan Izzy staff member. All of this uber talent is here only to ensure your child’s most enjoyable camping experience.


Head Staff

 

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Rabbi Simcha Morgenstern / Camp Director 
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Rabbi Morgenstern has been an educator and directing camps for over 15 years. Besides directing Camp Gan Israel, he directs Chabad Hebrew School, Cteen and Ckids. Parents have come to trust his leadership and devotion to the success of every child in his care. Rabbi Morgenstern lives in New City together with his wife Simmy and five children, who have dedicated their lives to the Lubavitcher Rebbe's vision of connecting every Jew with their Judaism. 

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Chana Kaufman / Health Director
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This will be Chana's third summer as health director with Camp Gan Israel of Rockland County. Chana has 12 years experience as a Registered Nurse with the last 6 working for the NYC Department of Education as a school nurse. Chana is currently studying for her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. When she is not working/studying Chana is mom to 3 beautiful princessess. We feel privileged to have Chana as a part of our staf..

Lori Gordon / Program Director
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Lori Gordon has taught both general and special education students from birth through 8th grade for over 20 years. Lori will be spending her 2nd summer at Camp Gan Izzy, but comes with another 5 years of camp experience as activities director. Lori combines fun and learning as the key to her successful programs.

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Shiffy Abboudi / Girls Division Head Counselor
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Shiffy Abboudi is a preschool Morah during the year. This summer will be her fourth year with Gan Izzy. Her favorite part of summer: watching the campers build relationships and cheer each other on.


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Levi Tiechtel / Boys Division Head Counselor
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