We are thrilled that Rachel Marks will be returning to OSRUI this summer to train our Machonikim! Rachel grew up at camp as a camper, counselor, and unit head. She is currently studying to become a Rabbi at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in...
Over the next several weeks we will be preparing to welcome nearly 300 new campers to OSRUI. At the same time, we want to help parents prepare as well, to help assure that our new campers will have a successful experience. Are you ready to help prepare your child...
10. We may not have roasted eggs … but we do have plenty of roasted marshmallows for s’mores! 9. We may not have horseradish … but we do have lots of horses for riding! 8. We may not have gefilte fish … but we do have a fishing chug! 7. We may not have a Paschal lamb...
by Rabbi Joshua Weinberg, President of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA) and an OSRUI Alum. Growing up, I struggled with the impression that being a Reform Jew meant that we did less. Fewer mitzvot, shorter holiday observance, and less time spent in...
by Emily Dana, Avodah 2014 Former OSRUI camper (and now staff member) Emily Dana posted a video on YouTube about why she loves youth group and how youth group is like camp. Here’s what she says about why she made the video: I have been going to Jewish camp...
