First-Time Camper Dilemma:  Cabins or Tents?

First-Time Camper Dilemma: Cabins or Tents?

One of the questions we get asked most frequently by first-time camper parents, is “What’s the difference between Kallah and Tzofim?”  Campers entering 4th grade or older have a choice – Kallah (or Gesher for campers entering 6th or 7th grades) or Tzofim.  So, what’s...

We’re Coming to a Congregation Near You!

The OSRUI team will be hitting the road and visiting congregations all over the area during the next few months.  We’d love to see you!  If you’re a member of the congregation, we hope you’ll come say hi while we’re there!  If you’re not...
My Ovarian Cancer Journey: Surviving Through Summer Camp

My Ovarian Cancer Journey: Surviving Through Summer Camp

by Vanessa Ehrlich, OSRUI Segel (Faculty) Each summer I volunteer to serve on the faculty of the Union for Reform Judaism’s Olin Sang Ruby Institute Camp for two weeks.  In November of 2018, I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, which made going to camp unpredictable...
Save the Date for 2020 at OSRUI!!

Save the Date for 2020 at OSRUI!!

Registration for Summer 2020 will open at 9 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, October 2nd. Additionally, we are pleased to announce our dates for Summer 2020 at OSRUI! OSRUI 2020:  June 15 – August 9 You can find the complete list of dates for next summer here. We are...
What I Learned at a Jewish Camp in France

What I Learned at a Jewish Camp in France

by OSRUI Alum Rafi Ellenson Riding into Paris on a bus full of Jewish preteens from all over the French-speaking world, we started singing. Well, screaming really. Mahanetzer! Ouais! C’est super! (Yes, it is great!) Kol Ha’olam kulo!! (WOOOO!!!) (The whole world)...