The Gift of Camp

by Rabbi David Locketz, Avodah Segel (Faculty) At OSRUI, we are often oblivious to the outside world and the passage of time. That is in fact one of the magical elements of summer camp…we wake each day and eat together and pray together and learn together and have...

A Hot Day in Oconomowoc!

by Solly Kane, Assistant Director  The weather forecast for today is showing that the temperature could near triple digits in Oconomowoc and it certainly feels hot here already. To combat the heat we have a special schedule in place for the day to make sure that the...

A Busy Beginning in Tiferet!

by Emily Schwartz, Tiferet Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Tiferet has been quite the adventure so far! We have been busy getting ready for our Star-Spangled Mesibah (the all-camp talent show produced by Tiferet), expressing our creativity, and building a wonderful community....

Tzofim Staff Busy Preparing for the Summer

by Tessa Robinson, Tzofim Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) I am so excited to be starting Shavuah Hachanah (Staff Week) with my tzevet (staff)! Tzofim staff worked all last week with Mosh staff to build our physical community, but this  week is all about getting the tzevet...

Staff Week Begins Today!

by Solly Kane, Assistant Director Today marks the beginning of staff orientation week at camp! The sun is shining, the excitement of staff members seeing each other after 10 months away from camp is palpable, and the Rashei Eidot (unit heads) are itching to start...