Tiyul Canoe

Tiyul Canoe

By Jake Beckert, Rosh Eidah of Chalutzim Time can move in funny ways at OSRUI. Our days are so full that 24 hours can feel like a whole week. On the other side, chanichim (campers) are having so much fun that a week can feel like it goes by in a blink of an eye. While...
Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI

Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI

SHABBAT MATOT 2015 It’s been a fabulous week at OSRUI!  We welcomed nearly 400 campers on Tuesday and their sessions got off to a great start. Kallah campers are enjoying their chugim (electives), sports, swimming, bonding with their cabinmates during cabin night and...
Mosh Bet – Here We Go!

Mosh Bet – Here We Go!

By Lizzy Scheinkopf, Rosh Eidah of Moshavah Mosh Bet 2015 is off to a fantastic start! We have already begun to enjoy all of the great activities that camp has to offer. In addition to participating in all of our daily activities like sports, swimming, chugim...
In the Beginning…

In the Beginning…

By Jonah Brandhandler, Rosh Eidah of Tzofim What a great start to the session! The excitement of opening day was supposed to be dampened by the ominous grey skies and thunderstorm warnings, but instead it turned out to be a beautiful day in Oconomowoc. Chanichim...
A Typical Day in Kallah Gimmel, Anything but Typical

A Typical Day in Kallah Gimmel, Anything but Typical

By Vanessa Ehrlich, Educational Director at Lakeside Congregation in Highland Park, IL Every day in Kallah Gimmel may have a similar format but the surprises are what all the chanichim, madrichim and Segel anticipate with great relish.  Our Boker Tov in the morning is...