ATTIRE
The clothes we wear send a message. They transmit a sense of our values and our self-respect. Clothing worn at camp should not be overly revealing, especially clothing worn at t'filot. Additionally, designs on shirts and jackets may not promote alcohol, drugs, sex, nudity or ethnic hatred, nor should they contain profanity.
B'TZELEM ELOKIM
One of Judaism's most important values is the idea that each human being is created "b'tzelem elokim - in the image of God". At Ramah, this value is expressed in the way we dress, and in the way we speak and act toward one another. Sensitivity, patience, respect and compassion are expected of every member of the Ramah staff.
Certain norms in secular society challenge the notion that we are created "in the image of God". Societal trends such as tattoos and body piercing negate the underlying Jewish value that our bodies are to be viewed as vessels of holiness, entrusted to our care by God. Staff members are therefore reminded that tattoos are prohibited by halacha (Jewish law), and therefore must be covered at camp at all times.
CABIN CHECKS
While the camp respects our staff and camper's individual privacy, our primary concern is for the health, safety, and welfare of the entire camp and its inhabitants. The camp therefore reserves the right to inspect cabins for contraband items and to make occasional cabin checks to enforce our camp curfew and related policies.
Cabins will be checked for cleanliness on a regular basis. Clean cabins will be rewarded (with healthier campers, pride, and a happier Camp Director).
CAMPERS AND STAFF HOUSING
For reasons of privacy and modesty, Camp Ramah prohibits male campers or staff from entering female camper housing and vice versa. Under no circumstances may a staff member enter a camper cabin of the opposite sex, without a supervisor's permission. Staff living in staff housing may not invite campers into their rooms without a supervisor's permission.
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