HEAD STAFF
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Rabbi Ezra Baldinger Co-director Known for his clear-headed leadership and positive approach, Rabbi Ezra Baldinger makes sure that everything in camp runs smoothly. He received Semicha from the Yeshiva Gedolah of Silver Spring (Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky and Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold) and holds a master's degree in education from the George Washington University. He is a Rebbe at the Torah School of Greater Washington in Silver Spring, MD, where he lives with his wife and children. |
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Rabbi Yaakov Boruch Beren Co-director Rabbi Yaakov Boruch Beren directs Chaverim alongside Rabbi Baldinger with his trademarked level of enthusiasm and emphasis on Middos Tovos. He received Semicha from the Yeshiva Gedolah of Silver Spring (Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky and Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold), holds a master's degree in education from George Washington University, and holds a joint degree in law and business from George Washington University. He oversees Camp Chaverim operations full time and lives in Baltimore with his wife and children. |
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Rabbi Shmuel Lichtenstein Head Counselor Rabbi Lichtenstein sets the standard when it comes to bringing professionalism and warmth into camp. He received Semicha from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg and holds a master's in educational leadership from Bellevue University. He is the Judaic Studies Principal of the Torah School of Greater Washington in Silver Spring, MD, where he lives with his wife and children. |
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Rabbi Yitzchak Scher Rav/Rosh Masmidim Rabbi Scher is cherished by the campers and the staff for his warmth, intellect, and dedication to Halacha. He recieved Semicha from the Yeshiva of Greater Washington (Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky Shlit"a and Rabbi Gedaliah Anemer ZT"L). He was selected to join the Hanhalah of the Yeshiva Gedolah Beis Medrash of Greater Washington in 2005 and has continued to teach there ever since. He lives in Silver Spring with his wife and children. |