Savoring the Separation of Shabbat

Savoring the Separation of Shabbat

by Alyssa Coffey, Chalutzim 2014 Although we never take off our watches, everyone seems to know that camp time runs at a different pace. Shabbat feels both longer and fuller that it does at home – and camp is the only place where I am truly able to take advantage of...
Savoring the Separation of Shabbat

Say “Geronimo!” at Etgar

The Tower, Zipline, Leap of Faith, Flying Squirrel, Swing by Choice … what’s your favorite part of OSRUI’s Etgar (challenge) program? https://vimeo.com/136073741
Savoring the Separation of Shabbat

Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI

Shabbat Eikev 2015 It’s been an incredible week here at OSRUI! Tzofim, Tiferet, and Gesher started the week by heading to Milwaukee on Sunday for a very special occasion … the Opening Ceremonies of the JCC Maccabi Games!  The ceremonies consisted of the...
Gesher – The Leadership Eidah

Gesher – The Leadership Eidah

By Max Antman, Rosh Eidah of Gesher When I am explaining my summer job to those outside of the camp world, I usually say something along the lines of, “I run a 7th-9th grade leadership unit at OSRUI, a summer camp in Wisconsin.”  While I find this to be the most...
It’s Been A Fun Two Weeks

It’s Been A Fun Two Weeks

By Jonah Brandhandler, Rosh Eidah of Tzofim Kibbutz HaTzofim takes great pride in having the most ruach (spirit) on camp, and these past two weeks all of that great energy has been on full display. For starters, Oconomostock was a huge success. Both the...