Miriam Shwartz
Miriam Shwartz was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Arizona, graduating Summa Cum Laude and with Honors. Miriam attended the JCC Ranch Camp as a camper and has worked as a staff member since 1999; she met her husband and now co-director, Gilad, while working at the camp in 2001. This upcoming summer will be Miriam’s 17th season at Ranch Camp. She and Gilad live at the camp year-round with their 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 horses, 2 cows, 2 goats, and 7 seven chickens. She considers camp to be instrumental in the development of her Jewish Identity and commitment to working in Jewish Education.
Articles by Miriam Shwartz
Reflections After Our Camp Nearly Burned Down
Shanah Tova from the Ranch Camp! We wish your family a year full of happiness, health, and fulfillment.The High Holiday ...
Closing Time
As the Semisonic song goes, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” And as we wrap up our ...
What Capture The Flag Has to Do With the Torah
We have just begun our third and final session for the summer here at Ranch Camp. With just shy of ...
Evacuation
This month, my husband and co-director, Gilad, and I are grateful for our wonderful camp kehillah (community) and for life ...
Top 10 Ways to Get Ready for Camp
1. Get Outside and Get Moving. Make sure your camper increases their physical activity prior to camp so that they ...
Neshama
Miriam Shwartz is the co-director of JCC Ranch Camp in Colorado’s Black Forest.We’ve just passed the 10,000 feet mark on ...
Kehillah
Miriam Shwartz, along with her husband, Gilad, is the co-director of JCC Ranch Camp in Colorado’s Black Forest. My first ...