Staff Spotlight: Posner Family

From the Road to the Ranch: The Posner Family’s Journey to CYJ Texas By Dor Posner

Hello CYJ Texas Community!

We are the Posner family—Dor, Keren, and our daughters, Gili (9) and Rotem (6). This summer, we’re thrilled to join you at camp: Dor as Head of Israel Education, Keren as Program Coordinator, and our girls as excited first-time campers.

Our road to Texas has been anything but ordinary. For the past year and a half, we’ve been traveling as a family across Asia. Our journey started as a long-time dream—to step away from daily routines, to be together, and to experience the world. From India and Thailand, through Singapore, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and now Japan, we’ve explored incredible nature, cultures, communities, and—of course—tasted (and sometimes struggled with!) every kind of local food.

Our backgrounds are rooted in community and youth leadership. I (Dor) have spent over 15 years working for the Israeli Scouts, most recently as International Director, sending delegations across the globe—including camps like CYJ. Keren is a former Scout and was a camp counselor for many years. She shares my passion for education, campers, and making Jewish life meaningful wherever we go.

As we traveled and discovered Jewish communities in the most unexpected places—from Shabbat in rural India, to Passover in Tokyo—we realized how powerful it is for young people to connect with Jewish identity, to belong, and to have transformative experiences away from home. That’s what drew us to CYJ Texas—a place that brings together Jewish youth from all backgrounds for an unforgettable summer.

When we told Gili and Rotem about camp, they started learning new English words and asking dozens of questions about bunk life, activities, and what American s’mores taste like. Like us, they’re excited to make new friends, try out new adventures, and be part of a community that values curiosity, kindness, and fun.

We can’t wait to bring our energy, stories, and love of Israel to CYJ Texas—and to learn from you all in return. Here’s to a summer of growth, laughter, and lifelong friendships.

See you very soon in the Texas sun, The Posner Family Dor, Keren, Gili, and Rotem

Follow the Posner’s world trip here: https://www.instagram.com/posnertravel