
The Chai Society is Camp Kalsman's Leadership
Giving Society.

In a world where people are feeling increasingly disconnected and people are searching for meaningful connection to their Judaism, Camp Kalsman offers opportunities to immerse yourself in Jewish values, surrounded by a loving community, while experiencing unfiltered Jewish joy and belonging.
The Chai Society is built of our most generous donors who make an $1,800+ gift to Camp Kalsman's Annual CAMPaign.
These transformative experiences can’t happen without you. Please join us in building a brighter, more connected, joyful, and thriving Jewish future.
Your gift to Kalsman’s provides:
Scholarship: 50% of camper families receive some form of financial assistance to attend camp, and we know that there are some who might not even ask because their need is so great. Your support allows us to ensure camp is not cost-prohibitive for any of our families.
Social-emotional support and accessibility: The generosity of funders has enabled the level of community care and access to expand dramatically, including a team of staff dedicated to the social and emotional wellbeing of all campers and staff.
Program Innovation and Impact: What happens while immersed in the Kalsman environment is the true magic. Donor funding is critical to sustaining and expanding the current programmatic offerings. As the needs and interests of the community continue to evolve and grow, so too does what is needed for programmatic excellence.
Seasonal Staff: Kalsman staff are the cornerstone of the impact of the Kalsman experience. Your gift is central to attracting and retaining our staff while also enhancing the impact camp has on them.
Camp Facility Enhancements: Your support is critical for maintaining and improving the structures throughout the campus, ensuring safety, comfort, program expansion, and overall excellence.
Greetings from our
Chai Society Co-Chairs!
Our names are Sarah Tuttle and Janice Brumer. As volunteers and commission members, nothing fills our hearts more than working together to continue creating Camp Kalsman community and impact. We are so excited to have 20 families, friends, clergy, and synagogues who have already joined the Chai Society! Together, we are making an immeasurable impact during a time when our campers and families need camp more than ever.
Interested in learning more about Chai Society? Feel free to reach out to us or the Camp Kalsman staff!


Chai Society Levels
Director’s Circle | Gifts of $25,000+
L’Chaim | Gifts of $18,000+
Chai Five | Gifts of $10,000+
Triple Chai | Gifts of $5,000+
Double Chai | Gifts of $3,600+
Chai | Gifts of $1,800+
When you join
Camp Kalsman's Chai Society,
you gain:
• Recognition on our annual report and website
• Insider updates on Camp Kalsman
• Access to Chai Society Appreciation Events
• Invitation to donor events at Camp
• Exclusive swag


Meet Our Chai Society Donors
2024 Chai Society Family and Friends
**Listed below are all $1800+ Annual CAMPaign 2024 **
Questions? Please Email Development Director, Ariel Kurland at akurland@urj.org
Angie and Joshua Burgin | Anonymous | Benjamin and Theresa Glatstein |
Brad and Debbie Gliner | Brian and Carol Schuster | Brian and Nancy Quint |
Carl and Joann Bianco | Carol and Alan Sidell | Cathy and Howard Lowen |
Dan Cory and Julia Bacharach | David and Cathy Habib | David Kroopkin and Michelle Brode | Dr. Davia Loren | Dr. Eric and Kathleen Orlin | Dr. Reynold and Janet Karr | Elizabeth and Mario Goertzel | Foundation for Jewish Camp | Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Janice and Marshall Brumer | Jennifer Winick and Lasse Nord | Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle| Julie Lyss | Keely Brown and David Berkman | Lisa and Randy Sobel | Mark Collins and Sarah Tuttle | Marti and John Rosenthal | Marty Brashem | Melissa Jewell | Milton and Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation | Mimi, Leslie, Jack, and Ana Rosen and Nathan Goldberg | Rabbi Allison and Ed Flash | Sally and Elliot Paull | Samis Foundation | Sheila and Michael Cory | Stan and Michele Rosen | Victoria and Joe Moody