The Chai Society is Camp Newman's Leadership Giving Society.
In a world where people are feeling increasingly disconnected and people are searching for meaningful connection to their Judaism, Camp Newman 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 Newman'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 Newman 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 Newman 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: Newman staff are the cornerstone of the impact of the Newman 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 Chair!
My name is Joanne Greene. As a volunteer and baord member, nothing fills our hearts more than working together to continue creating Camp Newman community and impact.
We are so excited to have over 30 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 Newman 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 Newman's Chai Society,
you gain:
• Recognition on our annual report and website
• Insider updates on Camp Newman
• Access to Chai Society Appreciation Events
• Invitation to donor events at Camp
• Exclusive swag
Meet Our Chai Society Donors
2024/2025 Chai Society Family and Friends
Alan Zimmerman - Dr. Andrea and Michael Waxman - Cohen Family - Aviv and Relli Siegel - Barbara and Ron Kaufman - Barbara Merino - Brown Family - Benjamin and Julie Waltzer - Ben Gravitz - Rabbis Beth and Jonathan Singer - Beth Eiselman - Bill and Lori Olin - California Office of Emergency Services - Daryl Messinger and James Heeger - Deborah and Larry Stadtner - Deborah Tuttle Berkowitz and Michael Berkowitz - Rabbi Doug and Ellen Kahn - Gale and Eliot Swartz - Foundation for Jewish Camp - Frank and Helen Ponder Family - Joanne and Fred Greene - Frederick J. Isaac Philanthropic Fund - The Greenbach Family - Gloria and Jack Clumeck - Hannah's Giving Circle - Harold Grinspoon Foundation - Rabbi Heath and Amy Watenmaker - Herbst Foundation - The Silk Family - In Memory of Corbin Barrientos - The Nusimow Family - Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund (JCF) - Joan Karlin and Paul Resnick - John Pritzker Family Fund - Bliss Family Fund - Julie Harris and Etan Gumerman - Kent Newton and Bill Slaton - Lea and Richard Rubenstein - Lori Ghan - Marc and Betsy Rosen - Milton and Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation - Marci, Moshe, Rivi and Shayna Dollinger - Olivia Tong and Robert Goldstein - Paul Friedman and Family - Rabbi Joseph Gitin Memorial Scholarship Fund for Interfaith Families at JCF - Raffi Krigel - Dr. Reynold and Janet Karr - Sheldon (z"l) and Rhoda Wolfe Family - Rabbi Richard and Rabbi Laura Winer - The Burg-Schnirman Family - Sherry and Robert Wiener - Roberta and Terry Bavin - Robin Gross - Samara Leader - Sam Abrams & Rudy Brandt - Shamy and Daphna Noily - Sharon Grof and Jeffrey Ferris - Skylar and Peter Cohen - Stephanie and Adam Donner - Helene and Stephen Sacks - Sue and Barry Brucker - The Donner-Klein Family - The Nachshon Project - Wendy Allyn and David Barkan