Gadna: Too Easy?

Gadna: Too Easy?

By Simon M., OSRUI Alum and NFTY-CAR participant Last week, our group spent four days on a program called Gadna. (It should have been five days but it snowed…..go figure.) Gadna is an army orientation program led by soldiers. We spent our time there being treated as...
Marathon Week is Here!

Marathon Week is Here!

By Becca Levy, Rosh Eidah of Tiferet Marathon week is upon us in Tiferet! This week, the Tiferet chanichim (campers) devote much of their day in studio working to prepare for the final show and exhibition this coming Saturday! On Friday, Tiferet will present their...
A Different Kind of Rocket for Israel

A Different Kind of Rocket for Israel

By Rabbi Jill Crimmings, Rabbi Educator at Bet Shalom Congregation in Minnetonka, MN, and Tzofim Segel One of the things I love about camp is being able to escape the noise of society in favor of engrossing myself in the lives of our chanichim (campers) and...
Tour La’Agam – Just a Few Days To Go!

Tour La’Agam – Just a Few Days To Go!

By Scott Goode, Rosh Eidah of Tour La’Agam Shalom OSRUI! It has been a fun few days for us on Tour La’Agam with some new challenges for the group to overcome. We spent a wonderful and restful Shabbat in Petosky after nine straight days of biking. There was...
The Magic of Camp and the Mitzvot It Inspires

The Magic of Camp and the Mitzvot It Inspires

By Max Weinberg, OSRUI Assistant Director As many of us know, camp is a place where magic occurs.  This magic can be the sounds of children singing and cheering.  It can be the amazing friendships and connections that are made every single day.  This magic can also be...