Gesher Carnival is on the Horizon!

Gesher Carnival is on the Horizon!

By Max Antman, Rosh Eidah of Gesher As we head into the final week of Gesher 2015, the chanichim (campers) are working hard on preparations for our upcoming Gesher Carnival, which will be held this Thursday, August 6th. The chanichim have prepared 14 booths, a skit...
Connection

Connection

By Rabbi Max Weiss, Rabbi at Oak Park Temple in Oak Park, IL and Avodah Segel Every moment at camp is about connection,  connection between chanichim (campers), connection between chanichim and their madrichim (counselors), connection between chanichim and segel...
The ABC’s of Gesher

The ABC’s of Gesher

By Barrett Harr, Regional Director of Youth Engagement for NFTY-Michigan Region, and Gesher Segel A is for Active! Our days are very busy! We are up and moving from 8:30 in the morning until 9:30 at night! We pack as much fun and learning in each day as we can. B is...
Meshugenah Race 2015

Meshugenah Race 2015

OSRUI’s Maccabiah Games featured a race that was really … well … Meshugenah!   https://vimeo.com/135084664
Meshugenah Race 2015

Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI

SHABBAT VA’ETCHANAN 2015 Wow!  What a week it’s been here at OSRUI.  We had many all-camp events, including Oconomostock and Maccabiah. Kallah celebrated many special themed days, such as Yom Lumber Jack and Jill where they made flapjacks for lunch and...