by Rabbi Andrea Steinberger, Tiferet Segel (Faculty) What do 51 Tiferet campers and a canoe trip have in common? At first glance, it may be absolutely nothing. But a further look leads me to understand that it can be an experience with the divine. I had the pleasure...
by Barbara Weinstein, Religious Action Center Staff I grew up at Jewish summer camp, went to Jewish day school, and have been a Jewish community professional for a decade. And despite my lifetime immersion in Jewish life, I have spent the last three days since I...
by Lizzy Scheinkopf, Moshavah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Last week in Moshavah was full of excitement and even a little bit crazy! Everyone departed on their tiyulim (trips) on Monday morning. Most of the trips went off without a hitch, but the canoers returned to camp...
by Annie Azriel, Gesher Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) What a week it’s been for Gesher! We started off the week with a pool party during which we had dinner at the pool and were able to relax and cool down after a long hot day. We also switched our Chugim (elective...
by Rabbi Steven Bob, Chalutzim Segel (Faculty) 50 rabbis, cantors and educators comprise the faculty of OSRUI each summer. I work with Chalutzim, the seven-week Hebrew immersion program for High Schoolers. Over the years we have held joint activities with the other...
