From Ortonville to Israel: Grosfeld Mission Connects Tamarack MISHPACHA Across the World

Last week, after several years of delay, the Jewish Federation of Detroit’s (JFD) Grosfeld 17 Mission (G17) visited Israel. Originally scheduled to leave Detroit on October 11, 2023, it was truly a full-circle moment when the group celebrated the first Shabbat after the remaining hostages returned at Hostage Square, alongside thousands of relieved Israelies. G17 … Read more

Carly Schiff & Jackie Pilcowitz

The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Carly Schiff & Jackie Pilcowitz. Read their story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? … Read more

Meredith Berlin & Sydnie Saltz

The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Meredith Berlin & Sydnie Saltz. Read their story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? … Read more

Matt May

The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Matt May. Read his story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? Camp, … Read more

Gabi Steenson

The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Gabi Steenson. Read her story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? I … Read more

Rachel Ellis

 The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Rachel Ellis. Read her story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? I … Read more

Beth Sonne

 The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Beth Sonne. Read her story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? Due … Read more

Aggressive Deer Adventure Club

Who we are:  Founded in 2008, the Aggressive Deer Adventure Club is a group of proud Tamarack Alumni from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, who lead normal (read: boring) lives as doctors, lawyers, business owners, and influencers (not really).  Every few years, using the camping skills we learned at Tamarack, we take backcountry hiking trips … Read more

Shelby Bruseloff

The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Shelby Bruseloff. Read her story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? I … Read more