Opening OSRUI’s Genizah

By Rabbi Amy L. Memis-Foler, Temple Judea Mizpah , Skokie, IL, Moshavah Segel Why don’t we just throw away some of these books when they are no longer fit for use? Yesterday we brought our Moshavah campers to OSRUI’s genizah to bury books and other sacred items that...

So Long Heroes

By Cantor Ross Wolman, Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim , Deerfield, IL, Segel Kallah Bet For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with superheroes. Powers, costumes, one-liners, I love it all. What the teacher in me loves most, is the moment...

It’s Yom “Get Out of the Heat!”

Due to the hot, humid weather, we’ll have a special schedule today.  Our campers will spend the day in various water activities at the pool and lake as well as the ever popular Slip n Slide!  Sports will be held in our air conditioned sports center, and everyone...

OSRUI’s Own Named to Second Annual Jewish “36 Under 36” List

OSRUI is kvelling over our four alumni who were named to the second annual “Double Chai in the Chi:  36 Under 36” list of  young Jewish movers and shakers in Chicago.  The list includes: Aaron Frazin, founder and CEO of Charlie Contacts Corp, a mobile app...