Middot (Values) and MaccabEah

The idea of working together as a team towards a common goal is something that gets highlighted repeatedly each summer at camp.  Maccabiah (OSRUI’s 24-hour team competition) is just one

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Keeping Our Online Community Safe

Prior to and during ever summer we put a lot of thought and planning into how our community will be safe while altogether. Safe both in the physical sense but

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Transitioning to Our New Normal

Over the past few weeks each of our cities have begun a new phase of opening up. Stores and restaurants, and even youth activities have all found ways to re-engage

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Opening Day at OSRUI

Today should have been Opening Day of Summer 2020 at OSRUI. The morning starts early on Opening Day.  Our staff gather in their crisp new t-shirts for t’fillah (services) with

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(Virtual) Opening Day 2020!

Dear OSRUI 2020 camper families, Monday is a VERY big day… (how big is it?)  Monday is our first ever VIRTUAL OPENING DAY! All year, we have been looking forward

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OSRUI Stands Against Racial Injustice

Dear OSRUI Community, In recent weeks, we have seen and heard from so many in our country, and community, who have faced racism and discrimination, and lost the lives of

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Dear Campers

Dear Campers,  We asked our tzevet (staff) what they wish they could tell you right now. Below is what they said. “Heartbreak leads to growth” “I wish we could sing

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Important Information from OSRUI About Summer 2020

This letter to OSRUI 2020 families was sent to parents today (Thursday, April 30th).  See our 2020 Update web page for more information. Dear Camper Families,It is with a broken heart

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