by Laura Perpinyal and Rabbi Jessica Barolsky, Kallah Segel (Faculty) As segel (faculty) we are Rabbis, Cantors and Educators from across the country that spend 2 weeks immersed in an eidah (unit) on camp. We spend the entire day with our eidah from eating meals...
by Sara Splansky, Kallah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Everyone is happy, smiling, and enjoying their first days at camp! It’s so amazing to see the smiles, the laughter, and the friendships forming after only a few days. One of the moments I’m most inspired each...
by Julie Fisher, OSRUI Alum Our OSRUI Alumni are doing amazing work in our world, and we love to highlight it! This blog was originally posted on ReformJudaism.org. In June each year we mark World Refugee Day. Lately, it seems that all our days are refugee days....
by Rabbi Norman Cohen, Rabbi Emeritus at Bet Shalom Congregation in Minnetonka, MN, and Avodah Segel (faculty) This blog originally appeared in 2015, but since Avodah is so crucial to our Opening Day success, this blog bears repeating! The word “Avodah” has a...
by Libby Fisher, Communications Manager This blessing for chanichim (campers) heading to OSRUI this summer was originally posted by Rabbi Phyllis Sommer on her blog in 2011. To see her current blog, visit Ima On (and Off) the Bima! From the OSRUI Camp Song: Every year...
