By Lori Sagarin, Chalutzim Segel (faculty) and Director of Congregational Learning at Temple Beth Israel in Skokie, IL. Of the many unique and creative programs offered at OSRUI, Chalutzim, a 7-week Hebrew immersion program, stands out among others as it is the only...
by Solly Kane, Director Ensuring the health and well-being of our campers while they are in our care is of the utmost importance to us. While we know filling out forms can be time-consuming, gathering information from parents and the child’s physician enables us to do...
Cantor Rosalie Will – Hava Nashira Program Director Cantor Rosalie Will mentors clergy in the field and consults on issues of worship, music, and synagogue transition and change. She also serves as the Director of Worship and Music for the Union for Reform Judaism...
From the Director Shalom OSRUI Community, As 2020 gets underway there is much to look forward to at OSRUI! I’m thrilled to announce that over 30 campers are signed up to go to Israel this summer for our first ever Chalutzim Ba’aretz program. These campers will...
Recently, we sat down with OSRUI Alum Bari Finkel When were you at camp? I first started going to OSRUI on retreats with my shul, Temple Beth Israel, when I was in preschool. My first summer at camp was in Tzofim in 2001. I spent my 8 years as a camper both upstairs...
