Off to a Fun Start in Kallah Aleph!

By Max Antman and Libby Fisher, Rashei Eidah of Kallah   The first day in Kallah has been amazing! We started off with lunch with the whole eidah (unit), and then we moved to the tzrifim (cabins) to unpack and get settled. Next, the chanichim (campers) filled out...

Oh What an Opening Day!

By Max Weinberg, OSRUI Assistant Director   Our gates have just closed and camp is in session!  It was a fantastically smooth Opening Day, and the weather could not have been better.  We saw a ton of smiles, reuniting of old friends, excited faces, and lots of...

Ready…Set…Summer!!

By Susan Alexander, OSRUI Associate Director   It is 7 AM Friday morning and I just walked into the sports center to begin setting up for our annual staff blood drive.  Following me were 6 very enthusiastic Avodahniks eager to help in any way they could.  Today...

Meet the Rosh Eidah of Chalutzim…Micah Brandhandler!

We are thrilled that Micah Brandhandler is returning for another year as Rosh Eidah of Chalutzim!  Micah graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree and teaching license in Choral Music Education.  Learn some more about Micah:   How many years have...

Meet the Rosh Eidah of Kallah/Gesher…Max Antman!

We are happy to introduce Max Antman, Rosh Eidah of Kallah and Gesher!  Max attends the University of Illinois, where he studies Political Science, English and Jewish Studies.  Get to know Max:   How many years have you been at camp? This is my third summer at...