Sara Beth Berman

Sara Beth Berman has been working as a Jewish educator since a few weeks after her own Bat Mitzvah. Sara Beth, who is proud to have two first names, received her BS in Psychology from the University of Florida and her MA in Jewish Education from the Davidson School at the Jewish Theological Seminary. She is elated to be the Nadiv Educator at URJ Camp Coleman and the Davis Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Previously, Sara Beth served as the Associate Director of Storahtelling, and has spent time working in the offices of the Foundation for Jewish Camp and Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. Sara Beth has taught at a variety of synagogues in Florida, New York, and Connecticut, and served in Human Resources at Penguin Group (USA). She has staffed a variety of summer programs, including USY on Wheels, Camp Ramah Darom and Camp Interlaken JCC. She likes to teach in or near the water and use sidewalk chalk as often as possible. At school, Sara Beth relishes the time she gets to spend on experiential projects, both large scale and class-based. At camp, her favorite activities are lake activities, laughing, facilitating the professional development of staff members, delving into the world of Israel Education…and anything with snacks.


Articles by Sara Beth Berman

Should I Take a Selfie?

“Should I take a selfie?” YES. Had a great time with the kids at camp, seen here in the Strauss. ...

Time Flies, And Also, Lasts Forever

Aaron: “I think you’re underestimating how long a minute is.” SBB: “It’s 60 seconds.” The above conversation happened late at ...

Our Very Best Friends the Torahs

It was my first Shabbat at a new camp – Camp Interlaken JCC – and I was still feeling out ...

Boom. Torah.  Boom.  Midrash.  Boom.  #Nadiviating

Today was about Torah and today was about midrash.I have been teaching our 3rd graders about the Torah readings we’ve ...

Such a Spectacle

My professor asked for students with bad vision to raise their hands.  Out of a sea of 200, maybe 100 ...

Learning About Judaism Through The Trinity (Yes, That One!)

A big part of my job is working on the interfaith program between my school, The Davis Academy, and a ...

Many-Mitzvah Sukkot Moments!

A colleague recently voiced frustration that “mitzvah” has been mis-translated as “good deed” instead of “commandment.” I agreed, griping in ...

Boker Big Bang – Big Business – Sporty Tefillah

I’ve been involved with the Foundation for Jewish Camp for a long time. I’m a Nadiv educator (working in a ...

The OTHER Nadiv Educator

As the summer drew to a close, I took a picture with the other Nadiv Educator at my camp.  He’s ...

Hot ShoTz and Tefillahpalooza, Part Deux

Back in October, we tried something new at the day school half of my job: Tefillahpalooza. You can read the ...