Shlach L’cha: The Community at Camp Dear OSRUI Families, There’s something special about the community we create at camp. While I was sitting in a t’fillah (service) this week being led by our chanichim (campers), a camper introduced the V’ahavta prayer by talking...
By Rabbi Lisa Bellows, Tiferet Segel (Faculty) Each summer, I spend about two weeks serving as faculty at OSRUI, and it is a highlight of my year! This year I am particularly aware of how Jewish summer camp offers a shield from the everyday, from the mundane, from the...
By Rabbi Norman Cohen, Chalutzim Segel (Faculty) I recently saw a sign that said: Today is a good day to have a good day. That is what it feels like at OSRUI every day, despite the weather, which has not been as great as it could be. The campers, the staff, the...
By Jami Goldberg, Gesher Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) When I found out I’d be coming back as the Rosh Eidah of Gesher, I was ecstatic! I enjoyed last summer so much, I couldn’t wait to come back and do it again. With much of the same staff and programming as last year...
By Beth Lipschutz, Moshavah Segel (Faculty) During t’filah (service) prep the other morning, two Moshavah chanichim (campers) asked if they could participate in leading the service by playing their guitars. “Of course!” I answered. This was camp t’filah at it’s...
