Kallah Gimmel – Let the Fun Continue!

Kallah Gimmel – Let the Fun Continue!

by Sara Splansky, Kallah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) We’re already a week into Kallah Gimmel, and we’re having an absolute blast! Our chanichim (campers) have bonded and formed a strong community already! So far, one of our most fun tochniot erev (evening...
Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

Parshat D’varim: Retelling the Story of Camp Dear OSRUI Families, It has a been a great first week of camp for the 400 campers who arrived on Tuesday! We are settled into cabins and tents, have started to build our communities in our units, and have had the first...
Tzofim – A Kehilla Kedosha (Holy Community)

Tzofim – A Kehilla Kedosha (Holy Community)

by Raya Seidman, Tzofim Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Tzofim Gimmel is here! Our tzevet (staff) has worked hard to set up more tents, build more beds, and get everything ready for the new chanichim (campers) to arrive. On Tuesday, we welcomed 111 excited Tzofim chanichim,...
A Guide to Ivrit (Hebrew) at OSRUI!

A Guide to Ivrit (Hebrew) at OSRUI!

by Libby Fisher, Communications Manager If you’ve been following along with our blog and social media this summer, you’ve probably noticed that we use a lot of Ivrit (Hebrew)! Ivrit is a huge part of our culture here at OSRUI, and it’s one of the...
Solly Kane Named One of Oy!Chicago’s 36 Under 36

Solly Kane Named One of Oy!Chicago’s 36 Under 36

OSRUI Director Solly Kane was named to Oy!Chicago’s list of 36 Under 36, or Double Chai in the Chi. Every year Oy!Chicago honors 36 outstanding Jewish young adults who “make a difference in their professional work, volunteering and involvement in our...