MEET OUR
Camp Chai Team
Dedicated. Passionate. All in.
Our team of amazing counselors are the reason that Camp Chai creates such a caring and fun atmosphere throughout the summer. Our counselors will always go the extra mile to make sure campers have the best summer possible. Get to know a little bit more about our boys staff!
Head Staff
Mordy
Greenland
Program Director
Hi, I'm Mordy! I joined the CHempire
a few summer ago as the Program Director, and recently became the Program Coordinator at ICJA
as well as the Mechanech. I currently live in West Rogers Park with my wife, Hannah.
Ephraim "Fromage"
Azose
Assistant Director
I'm Ephraim (everyone calls me Fromage)! I spent three years in Yeshivas Bais Yisroel and I'm returning back to Camp Chai and can't wait for an amazing summer.
Yair
Chinn
סגן Chief of Staff
My name's Yair! I went to the Skokie Yeshiva for high school and then Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh for two years. I am currently in school at YU. I've had camp experience and can't wait to be a part of Camp Chai!
Josh
Felix
Director of Operations
Hi Guys! I'm Josh and I'm the Director of Purchasing and Supply Logistics and was a counselor at Camp Chai last summer. I attended ICJA for high school and I'm currently in college.
Zack
Miller
Director of Logistics
This is my third summer at Camp Chai and first as Director of Logistics. I attended ICJA for high school then went to Yeshivat Mevaseret for two years.I'm now learning and taking college classes at HTC!
Division Heads
Avi
Elkaim
1st Grade Division Head
I attended Fasman Yeshiva for High School and I'm currently a teachers assistant at Yeshiva Tiferes Tzvi and Arie Crown Hebrew Day School. I've had camp experience and I'm so excited to be a part of the Camp Chai team!
Will
Blumberg
2nd Grade Division Head
Hi, I'm Will! I graduated from ICJA and after finishing
a year in Israel, I'm
now in college. I'm returning for my third summer at Camp Chai!
Jed
Marcus
3rd Grade Division Head
I'm Jed! I learnt at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel. I can't wait to be a part of the CHempire!
Noam
Weissman
4th Grade Division Head
I'm Noam! I graduated from ICJA, followed by two years in Israel learning at Yeshivat Mevaseret. I'm currently in school studying Finance at YU in New York.
Adi
Seruya
5/6th Grade Division Head
After completing Shana Bet learning at Torat Shraga, I'm back for my second summer at Camp Chai!
Counselors
Adam
Schwartz
Counselor
What's up, I'm Adam! After graduating from ICJA, I spent a year at Torat Shraga and I'm currently in YU.
Noam
Greenland
Counselor
I'm Noam! This is my second year at Camp Chai. I just finished two years at Yeshivat Mevaseret in Israel and will be attending college this fall at Lander College for Men in New York.
Davey
Jakubowski
Counselor
I'm Davey! I just graduated from Fasman Yeshiva High School and will be attending Yeshivat Reishit. This is my second summer back at Camp Chai!
Noam
Gottesman
Counselor
I'm Noam! I graduated from Fasman Yeshiva and I'm currently in Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh. This is my third year at Camp Chai!
Ayden
Starck
Counselor
Hi, my name is Ayden Starck, I'm a junior at ICJA. I volunteer for Yachad, and I love to be involved within a camp environment. So, I'm super pumped for my first year as a counselor at Camp Chai!
Ari
Lowenthal
Counselor
Hi, I'm Ari! I'm a current student at ICJA and thrilled to be starting my first summer at Camp Chai!
Yitzi
Greiniman
Counselor
I was born and raised in Israel until I was eleven years old. I am currently at Yeshivat Shaalvim in Israel.
Ami
Gavant
Counselor
I'm Ami! I'm a senior at ICJA and can't wait
for this summer at Camp Chai!
Sam
Gorenstein
Counselor
Hi, I'm Sam! I graduated from ICJA and then spent a year at Torat Shraga. I have camp experience working at the Skokie Part District and I'm super excited to be at Camp Chai.
Aaron
Katz
Counselor
I worked at Moshava Ba'ir two summers ago and last year was my first year at Camp Chai! I am a senior at ICJA and can't wait to be back at Camp Chai!
Ezra
Schwartz
Counselor
I'm Ezra! I just finished my senior year at Fasman Yeshiva and will be attending Yeshivat Mevaseret this fall in Israel. I'm is thrilled to be a part
of the Camp Chai unstoppable CHempire!
Rabbeim
Ephraim
Wiesenberg
Camp Rabbi
Hi everyone! My name is Ephraim Wiesenberg, and I’m super excited for Camp Chai Year 3! I’m finishing my second year learning in the YU Torah Mitzion Kollel, and next year I’ll be joining Fasman Yeshiva High School as a Rebbe while continuing to learn in the Kollel in the afternoons. I love all sports, especially baseball and hockey, and I can’t wait to see everyone this summer!
Rabbi
Roth
Camp Rabbi
Hi, my name is Rabbi Roth. I’m super excited for my second summer at Camp Chai! I have spent many years in camp. I spent 10 years working at Yeshivas Hakayitz in many roles including Counselor, Head Counselor, Learning Rebbe Rebbi, and Head of Learning. Additionally, I spent a summer as the Camp Rebbi at the BHJCC camp.
During the year, I am a 5th grade Rebbi at Arie Crown Hebrew Day School. I also teach math, work at the Upward Thursday Night Lounge, and help out at my son’s baseball games. Looking forward to a great summer!!
Camp Staff
Josh
Miller
Director of Social Media
Cheese!! What’s up guys — I’m Josh Miller and I’m super hyped to be Camp Chai’s head media photographer and videographer this summer!
Michelle
Drucker
Art Director
Sharon
Schwartz
Art Director
I'm Michelle! I have degrees in both art education and art therapy. Sharon and I have been taking art classes since we were kids and are so happy to bring that experience to Camp Chai. Through interesting projects and personalized options, the campers at Camp Chai will be creative, try new things, and have lots of fun!