Stepping into History in Tzofim
Here in Tzofim we are having a terrific time. Campers in Tzofim live in tents and eat outside. This is an incredibly unique unit, and is exceptional among Jewish camps all over the United States for the way in which these chanichim (campers) celebrate the rhythm and...
K-A-L-L-A-H KALLAH WOO S-E-G-E-L SEGEL WOO!
By Kallah Gimmel Segel (faculty) Rabbi Richard Prass and Rabbi Phyllis Sommer The chanichim (campers) are doing great in Kallah Gimmel. They are energetic, flexible, and bring such great ruach (spirit). Even when the weather was extra-sticky, they enjoyed extra time...
Rolling…Rolling…Rolling on the River
Chalutzim Rosh Eidah Hila Zrihen describes the amazing time everyone had on the Chalutzim Canoe Trip
Memory Monday
Let's take a Memory Monday look back at all of the amazing events that took place during the first half of camp. https://vimeo.com/175736603
While We Were Away
During this past Shabbat, we welcomed more than 60 alumni back to camp, as well as several Board members who came to welcome them and attend our summer Board of Governors meeting. We also honored Associate Director Susan Alexander on her 18th “Chai” Summer at OSRUI.
“May You Be Blessed As You Go On Your Way”
This morning, Tour L'Agam departed for their two and a half week, 1,000 mile biking journey around Lake Michigan. We wish nothing but safety, health, happiness, joy, excitement, laughter, (safe!) adventure, and incredible tan lines. Can't wait to hear about all the...
Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI
Shabbat Balak 2016 What an incredible fifth week it has been at OSRUI and first week for almost 371 campers. After an amazing and beautiful opening day, our chanichim (campers) moved into their eidot (units) with the help of our wonderful madrichim (counselors),...
Tiferet Aleph Showcase
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From The Desk of Our Rashei Eidot (Unit Heads)
Let's check in with our Rashei Eidot to see how the new session at OSRUI is going.... Naomi Segal (Kallah): "And we are off (!) to an incredible Kallah Gimmel 2016 session! Yesterday, 80 enthusiastic chanichim (campers) moved into Kallah, which will be their...
Opening Day is The Best Day!
Let's take a look at the sights and sounds of opening day! https://vimeo.com/175458143 https://vimeo.com/175458113 https://vimeo.com/175458088
Lets Take a Trip Down Minion Memory Lane…
Let's take a look back to our incredible first session talent show, Minionsibah, put on and hosted by our incredible Tiferet Aleph! https://vimeo.com/174945753 https://vimeo.com/174880790 https://vimeo.com/174844752 https://vimeo.com/174844753...
Yom Israel: The Israeli Story is Me
by Maayan Sharon, our Rosh Mislachat (head Israeli) Israeli day was a little bit different this summer. We wanted each camper to hear an Israeli story that they can relate to, a story that shows the face of Israel. Each Eidah (unit) learned about an Israeli and their...
Goin’ to the Zoo Zoo Zoo, How About You You You
By Molly Fortnow, a incoming freshmen at the University of Chicago and a machon (CIT) in Kallah What do you do when you’ve already been at camp for a week and you want to shake it up for a day? Why not bring some animals into the mix? So, on Tuesday, a beautiful,...
“I didn’t know rabbis played basketball!”
by Rabbi Toby Manewith, Director of Education and Temple Emanuel in Chicago, and Tiferet faculty As I walked into the sports center filled with all of the Tiferet chanichim (campers) waiting for their evening program to begin, I noticed a pick-up game underway. There...
Update on Camper Departure and Yom Horim
It is raining heavily in Oconomowoc and there are thunderstorms predicted throughout the day. Here are updated instructions regarding departure and Yom Horim.