Gvanim - Revision history

Amaharam2 at 15:45, June 11, 2025

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	The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a space for the next generation of Israeli dancers to thrive.		The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a space for the next generation of Israeli dancers to thrive.


			After a couple of years, Gvanim moved to the weekend before Labor Day weekend to avoid conflicts with weddings, back to school, and other events that tend to be scheduled for Labor Day weekend.


			In 2016, Gvanim was the first to bring Michael Barzilai to the United States where he taught his first circle dance La Trumpeta, originally called HaChatzoztra. Michael went on to win Gadi Biton's Mitzad (countdown) of the best dances in Israel with Normali in 2017 and has been back to Gvanim - and to other camps across the US - many times since.


	In 2017, Gvanim was unable to take place at Starlight and moved for one year to Camp Kenmont in Connecticut. After that year, the camp found a more permanent home at Camp Berkshire Hills Eisenberg, home of Sababa for many years and home of Hora Shalosh in 2023.		In 2017, Gvanim was unable to take place at Starlight and moved for one year to Camp Kenmont in Connecticut. After that year, the camp found a more permanent home at Camp Berkshire Hills Eisenberg, home of Sababa for many years and home of Hora Shalosh in 2023.


			While no physical event took place in 2020, Virtual Gvanim took place with specialty sessions and nighttime marathons. The same staff was brought to the US in person in 2021 for the first in-person US camp since the pandemic began.


	At camp in 2024, the camp was turned over to its next director, Katie Hamelburg, who had been a member of the staff for many years. The other American members of the staff stepped down to allow Katie to create her own team. Katie will continue the mission of creating a safe, inclusive space for dancers of all ages.		At camp in 2024, the camp was turned over to its next director, Katie Hamelburg, who had been a member of the staff for many years. The other American members of the staff stepped down to allow Katie to create her own team. Katie will continue the mission of creating a safe, inclusive space for dancers of all ages.


	The next Gvanim is scheduled for August 25-28, ~~2022~~.		The next Gvanim is scheduled for August 21-24, 2025.

	'''Staff 2025''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, Melu Lanidao. From USA: Amalia Safer, Micah Cowan, Abbie Talmoud. Camp Director: Katie Hamelburg.		'''Staff 2025''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, Melu Lanidao. From USA: Amalia Safer, Micah Cowan, Abbie Talmoud. Camp Director: Katie Hamelburg.

Amaharam2 at 15:40, June 11, 2025

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-The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA.  Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness.  The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing.  Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a welcoming, family friendly camp.
+The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA.  Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness.  The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing.  Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a space for the next generation of Israeli dancers to thrive.
 The next Gvanim is scheduled for August 25-28, 2022.
 '''Staff 2021''' - From Israel: Danielle Shkop, Hila Mukdasi, Tamir David, Chen Shporen. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman, Katie Hamelburg. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

Mona518 at 04:10, September 7, 2021

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	'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.		'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff 2012''' - From Israel: Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, and Ilan Swissa. From USA: Shmulik Gov Ari, Naftali Kadosh. From USA: Ruth Goodman, Evelyn Hochstein, Adriana Lipovetzky, Diane Lallouz, Irith Shade Shemesh, Mona Atkinson, Erica Goldman, Alexis Maharam, Maor Ben-Ami. Camp Director: Ilana Vichness.		'''Staff 2012''' - From Israel: Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, and Ilan Swissa. From USA: Shmulik Gov Ari, Naftali Kadosh, Maor Ben Ami. From USA: Ruth Goodman, Evelyn Hochstein, Adriana Lipovetzky, Diane Lallouz, Irith Shade Shemesh, Mona Atkinson, Erica Goldman, Alexis Maharam, Maor Ben-Ami. Camp Director: Ilana Vichness.

	'''Related Links:'''		'''Related Links:'''

Mona518: Lots of typos and needed updating. Also removed any inappropriate jokes.

2021-09-07T04:09:24Z

Lots of typos and needed updating. Also removed any inappropriate jokes.

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	The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp ~~where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet~~.		The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a welcoming, family friendly camp.

	The next Gvanim is scheduled for ~~the weekend before Labor Day weekend 2018 (~~August 23-26, ~~2018)~~.		The next Gvanim is scheduled for August 25-28, 2022.

	'''Staff ~~2017~~''' - From Israel: Michael Barzilai, Yaron Elfassi, Chen Shporen. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.		'''Staff 2021''' - From Israel: Danielle Shkop, Hila Mukdasi, Tamir David, Chen Shporen. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman, Katie Hamelburg. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

			'''Staff 2020''' - Virtual Gvanim on zoom with many guest markidim. From Israel: Danielle Shkop, Hila Mukdasi, Tamir David, Chen Shporen. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman, Katie Hamelburg. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

			'''Staff 2019''' - From Israel: Michael Barzilai, Yaron Elfassi, Chen Shporen. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman, Katie Hamelburg. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff 2018''' - From Israel: Michael Barzilai, Chen Shporen. From UK: Ilai Szpiezak. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.		'''Staff 2018''' - From Israel: Michael Barzilai, Chen Shporen. From UK: Ilai Szpiezak. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.
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	'''Staff 2015''' - From Israel: Chen Shporen, Ohad Atia, and Michael Barzilai. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.		'''Staff 2015''' - From Israel: Chen Shporen, Ohad Atia, and Michael Barzilai. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff 2014''' - From Israel: Chen Shporen ~~(aka Bart Simpson)~~, Eran Bitton, and Dror Davidi. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman~~. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.~~		'''Staff 2014''' - From Israel: Chen Shporen, Eran Bitton, and Dror Davidi. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff ~~2012~~''' - From Israel: ~~Yoram Sasson~~, ~~Eyal Eliyahu~~, and ~~Ilan Swissa~~. From USA: ~~Ruth Goodman, Evelyn Hochstein, Adriana Lipovetzky, Diane Lallouz, Irith Shade Shemesh,~~ Mona Atkinson~~, Erica Goldman~~, Alexis Maharam, ~~Maor Ben-Ami~~. Camp Director: ~~Ilana Vichness~~.		'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

			'''Staff 2012''' - From Israel: Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, and Ilan Swissa. From USA: Shmulik Gov Ari, Naftali Kadosh. From USA: Ruth Goodman, Evelyn Hochstein, Adriana Lipovetzky, Diane Lallouz, Irith Shade Shemesh, Mona Atkinson, Erica Goldman, Alexis Maharam, Maor Ben-Ami. Camp Director: Ilana Vichness.

	'''Related Links:'''		'''Related Links:'''

Alpert8 at 21:13, August 18, 2019

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	The next Gvanim is scheduled for the weekend before Labor Day weekend 2018 (August 23-26, 2018).		The next Gvanim is scheduled for the weekend before Labor Day weekend 2018 (August 23-26, 2018).

			'''Staff 2017''' - From Israel: Michael Barzilai, Yaron Elfassi, Chen Shporen. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

			'''Staff 2018''' - From Israel: Michael Barzilai, Chen Shporen. From UK: Ilai Szpiezak. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff 2017''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Tzlil Elfassi. From UK: Ilai Szpiezak. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.		'''Staff 2017''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Tzlil Elfassi. From UK: Ilai Szpiezak. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

Mona518 at 00:46, May 29, 2018

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	'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.		'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff 2012''' - From Israel: Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, and Ilan Swissa. From USA: Ruth Goodman, Evelyn Hochstein, Diane Lallouz, Irith Shade Shemesh, Mona Atkinson, Erica Goldman, Alexis Maharam, Maor Ben-Ami. Camp Director: Ilana Vichness.		'''Staff 2012''' - From Israel: Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, and Ilan Swissa. From USA: Ruth Goodman, Evelyn Hochstein, Adriana Lipovetzky, Diane Lallouz, Irith Shade Shemesh, Mona Atkinson, Erica Goldman, Alexis Maharam, Maor Ben-Ami. Camp Director: Ilana Vichness.

Mona518 at 00:44, May 29, 2018

2018-05-29T00:44:35Z

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	'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.		'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff 2012''' - From Israel: Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Erica Goldman, Alexis Maharam, Maor Ben-Ami. Camp Director: Ilana Vichness.		'''Staff 2012''' - From Israel: Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, and Ilan Swissa. From USA: Ruth Goodman, Evelyn Hochstein, Diane Lallouz, Irith Shade Shemesh, Mona Atkinson, Erica Goldman, Alexis Maharam, Maor Ben-Ami. Camp Director: Ilana Vichness.

Mona518 at 00:42, May 29, 2018

2018-05-29T00:42:47Z

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	The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet.		The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet.

	The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2018.		The next Gvanim is scheduled for the weekend before Labor Day weekend 2018 (August 23-26, 2018).

	'''Staff 2017''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Tzlil Elfassi. From UK: Ilai Szpiezak. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.		'''Staff 2017''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Tzlil Elfassi. From UK: Ilai Szpiezak. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

Mona518 at 00:41, May 29, 2018

2018-05-29T00:41:32Z

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	The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet.		The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet.

	The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend ~~2014~~.		The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2018.

	'''Staff ~~2016~~''' - Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, ~~Omri Mugzach,~~ Mona Atkinson		'''Staff 2017''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Tzlil Elfassi. From UK: Ilai Szpiezak. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff ~~2013~~''' - Elad Shtamer , Chen ~~Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen)~~, ~~Elad Perel~~, ~~and~~ Erica Goldman. ~~Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him~~.		'''Staff 2016''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Omri Mugzach. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

	'''Staff 2012''' - Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa, ~~and~~ Maor Ben-Ami		'''Staff 2015''' - From Israel: Chen Shporen, Ohad Atia, and Michael Barzilai. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

			'''Staff 2014''' - From Israel: Chen Shporen (aka Bart Simpson), Eran Bitton, and Dror Davidi. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

			'''Staff 2013''' - From Israel: Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), and Elad Perel. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Alexis Maharam, Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him. Camp Director: Irith Shade Shemesh.

			'''Staff 2012''' - From Israel: Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa. From USA: Mona Atkinson, Erica Goldman, Alexis Maharam, Maor Ben-Ami. Camp Director: Ilana Vichness.

Larry: 2016

2016-12-21T00:30:08Z

2016

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	The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2014.		The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2014.

			'''Staff 2016''' - Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, Omri Mugzach, Mona Atkinson

	'''Staff 2013''' - Elad Shtamer , Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), Elad Perel, and Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him.		'''Staff 2013''' - Elad Shtamer , Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), Elad Perel, and Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him.