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Backstage Pass to Chalutzim

Backstage Pass to Chalutzim

Working as faculty in Chalutzim is truly a highlight of my year. This summer, 83 teens have dedicated their summer to the learning of Hebrew over the course of 7 weeks.  Their Hebrew is growing each and every day and watching them grasp the language and make it their...

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You’ve Got a Friend in Yitro

You’ve Got a Friend in Yitro

Over the past 24 hours, OSRUI has been honored, privileged, and overjoyed to welcome Yitro Fellows from the Foundation of Jewish Camping to Oconomowoc for a day of sharing, learning, and experiences. What is a Yitro Fellow? "With the continued support of the AVI CHAI...

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Between a Rock and an Amazing Place

Between a Rock and an Amazing Place

Our First Rock Climbing Is Off to a Smashing Success!!! The rock climbing trip consists of 12-16 campers and 4-6 staff members rock climbing at Devils Lake in Baraboo Wisconsin. Rock climbing is the only trip with a set base camp that everyone returns to at the end of...

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Let’s take a Look Back and a Look Forward!

Let’s take a Look Back and a Look Forward!

Lets take a look back to closing day at OSRUI! L'hitraot (not goodbye, but see you next time) Kallah, Tzofim, and Gesher Aleph! https://vimeo.com/173373227 Today we say B'ruchim ha'baim l'machane OSRUI (welcome to camp OSRUI) Kallah, Tzofim, and Gesher Bet!!

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Judaism Comes Alive in the Wilderness

Judaism Comes Alive in the Wilderness

Moshavah, July 1, 2016 We watched the sun rise above the horizon as we sang Yotzer Or blessing. “Blessed are You G-d, Creator of light.” We sang the blessing in Hebrew as we stood in a circle at our campsite. It was the first morning of our first Moshavah tiyul...

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Are You Ready!

Are You Ready!

Maccabiah 2016 is here!!   Lets check out the opening ceremonies!   https://vimeo.com/172837321

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From The Eyes of Avodah: Osrui Staff Week 2016

From The Eyes of Avodah: Osrui Staff Week 2016

Our Avodah Aleph participant Jacob B. made an incredible video documenting shavuah hachanah (staff week). "This is my first year on staff at OSRUI, the camp I've been attending since I was 8, and there were many changes. The most obvious of those changes was my...

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Kibbutz….Tzofim!

Kibbutz….Tzofim!

Just like that, our time in Tzofim Aleph is almost done! We've had so much fun doing all the activities at camp and establishing new traditions in Tzofim like slip and slide shabbas! We have learned about all the unique parts of Tzofim and even made a great video...

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Kallah is “Shi-ga-On” for Hebrew!

Kallah is “Shi-ga-On” for Hebrew!

In Kallah we like to kick off Irvrit (Hebrew) in the most fun way; we all gather on the Mirpesset (porch) of the Chadar Ohel (dining hall) and sing a silly and fun song to get everyone ready! Its called "Shi-ga-on" which in Ivrit means crazy, so part of the fun is...

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L’Dor Va’Dor

L’Dor Va’Dor

From generation to generation On Shabbat, we took a photo of any chanichim (campers) or tzevet (staff) who are second or third generation OSRUI "family" members: The next generation of OSRUI chanichim already rocking the gear: Kallah Atid 2023

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Throwback Monday!!

Throwback Monday!!

Let's take a look back the greatest day of the year, opening day at OSRUI! https://vimeo.com/172234477

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Trip 1 Is a Go!

Trip 1 Is a Go!

By Eli Danson, Moshavah Rosh Eidah The first couple of days in Moshavah have been spectacular. The Chanichim (campers) have all moved into their ohelim (tents) and chosen bunk mates, their chugim (tents) have been selected and they have started learning that...

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