by Barbara Weinstein, Religious Action Center Staff I grew up at Jewish summer camp, went to Jewish day school, and have been a Jewish community professional for a decade. And despite my lifetime immersion in Jewish life, I have spent the last three days since I...
by Lizzy Scheinkopf, Moshavah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Last week in Moshavah was full of excitement and even a little bit crazy! Everyone departed on their tiyulim (trips) on Monday morning. Most of the trips went off without a hitch, but the canoers returned to camp...
by Annie Azriel, Gesher Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) What a week it’s been for Gesher! We started off the week with a pool party during which we had dinner at the pool and were able to relax and cool down after a long hot day. We also switched our Chugim (elective...
by Rabbi Steven Bob, Chalutzim Segel (Faculty) 50 rabbis, cantors and educators comprise the faculty of OSRUI each summer. I work with Chalutzim, the seven-week Hebrew immersion program for High Schoolers. Over the years we have held joint activities with the other...
by Rabbi Lisa Bellows, Gesher Segel (Faculty) Early one night last week while walking to the dining hall I overheard the following conversation between a camper and her counselor. The camper was clearly upset. And I heard the counselor say, “Let me tell you. You are a...
