Professional Staff

David Weiss
Executive Director

David joined Camp Galil in the Fall of 2014. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Director of Camp Judaea in North Carolina, and was previously a madrich, Rosh Sport, and the Program Director.

While new to Habonim Dror, David did grow up in Young Judaea, a Zionist youth movement, where he discovered his love and passion for Israel. David earned his graduate degree and undergraduate degrees at Florida State University. While at Florida State, David was the Director of the Jewish Student Union and Vice President
of the Hillel.

David is a Board Member with Greater Philly Hillel Network, and he also volunteers with the American Camp Association as a Visitor for the camp accreditation process.

Rony Finkelstein
Shlicha (Israel Fellow)

Rony will be working with the Galil Eizor, and the kenim in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York. She is looking forward to her second summer at machaneh (camp). With questions about our year round program or bringing some Camp Galil magic to your Jewish organization, Rony can be reached at shlicha@campgalil.org and at 267-254-0768.

Hannah Berlin
Assistant Director

Hannah grew up in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Hendrix College in Arkansas with a B.A. in Psychology. Hannah has always loved working with kids and can’t picture themself doing anything else. While in college, Hannah worked at a day camp serving underprivileged kids in San Antonio. They later spent a summer at URJ Camp OSRUI as the Assistant Unit Head for the teen leadership program. They then worked at Indiana University Hillel as the Engagement Director where they oversaw programs including Challah for Hunger and Craft and Kvetch, and taught a Jewish cooking class for the university.

Hannah also spent a summer working at URJ Camp GUCI as the camp administrator. Most recently, they worked as a preschool teacher at Shir Ami Early Learning Center in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Hannah lives in Bucks County with their family and dog, Pippa.

For any questions about signing up for camp, Hannah can be reached at 215-832-0677 or hannah@campgalil.org.

Jeff Smyth
Facilities Manager

Jeff is a full-time employee and lives on the property. Although new to the Galil family, Jeff brings with him twenty five years of camp experience. He was previously the Property Manager of a premiere day camp located in Lower Bucks County for twelve years then spent the past thirteen years as the Executive Director of that same camp. Along with participating in numerous American Camp Association training programs, Jeff is a Certified Pool Manager, Certified Pesticide Applicator and Certified Food Safety Handler. A Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader for twelve years, Pop Warner Football and Little League Baseball certified coach for eight years, Jeff has worked with children and young adults for much of his adult life