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Camp Kee Tov

Eric Schoen leads a song session at Camp Kee Tov.
Posted inCulture

At Camp Kee Tov, a longtime song leader decides to pass the guitar

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 21, 2023

In 1994, a then 27-year-old Eric Schoen was teaching guitar at Congregation Beth El in Berkeley when Camp Kee Tov director Rich Sugarman spotted a sticker on his guitar case. […]

Eli Kane, flanked by his parents Scott and Nancy Kane (Photo/Facebook)
Posted inNews

Tawonga counselor, Berkeley High grad drowns near camp

by Sue Fishkoff July 17, 2021July 20, 2021
three little girls walk on a trail wearing masks and waving to the camera
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Local JCC day camps have successful summer navigating Covid

by Liz Harris September 1, 2020September 2, 2020
2017 Camp Kee Tov campers Jules Rabinowitz, Isabelle Keim and June Waggoner. (Photo/Courtesy Emily Schnitzer)
Posted inBay Area, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, News

Jewish day camps prep for a fun but unusual summer

Rachel Raskin-Zrihen by Rachel Raskin-Zrihen June 9, 2020June 9, 2020
Chloe Fineman, who grew up in the East Bay, is one of the newest members of "SNL." (Photo/Chloe Fineman-Instagram)
Posted inTV & Film

This ‘SNL’ newbie from the East Bay found her funny at Jewish summer camp

Erin Ben-Moche by Erin Ben-Moche May 14, 2020December 16, 2020
Counselors Michael Greenfield, Mia Ragent and Louis Langois at Camp Kee Tov's annual Messy Day in 2005 (Courtesy/Emily Schnitzer)
Posted inJewish Life

Berkeley’s beloved Camp Kee Tov roars with ruach at year 50

Shoshana Hebshi by Shoshana Hebshi July 12, 2017July 11, 2017

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