A Chance to be Themselves

by Rabbi Lisa Bellows, Gesher Segel (Faculty) Early one night last week while walking to the dining hall I overheard the following conversation between a camper and her counselor. The camper was clearly upset. And I heard the counselor say, “Let me tell you. You are a...

Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

SHABBAT D’VARIM 2012 It’s been a great week at OSRUI, with several all-camp events, starting with last Saturday night’s spectacular concert with Dan Nichols and his band E18hteen.  We welcomed close to 300 alumni and other friends to celebrate OSRUI’s 60th...

One Week Left!

by Micah Brandhandler, Chalutzim Sgan Rosh Eidah (Assistant Unit Head) This is the home stretch for Chalutzim as we have one week left in beautiful Oconomowoc, WI. Lots of great things have been happening this week including the Chalutzim Judaica Bowl team winning its...

A Walk in the Woods (Mosh Style)

by Rabbi Taron Tachman, Moshavah Segel (Faculty)  Yesterday on the bus ride back from our four day Moshavah hike I overheard one of the chanichim (campers) excitedly say: “I can’t wait to write my parents about all the great things that happened on this hiking trip!!...