Coming Soon to OSRUI…Mishlachat 2015!
Jerry and Susan spent last week in Israel meeting the Mishlachat for this summer. Check out this blog by Ma’ayan Sharon on her experience at the orientation seminar for a 2nd time!
Temple Retreat at OSRUI: Fun, Friendship and…Pie?
Christen H. of Oak Park Temple reflects on their recent congregational retreat at OSRUI!
To Till and To Tend: “Petting” the Leaves
Check out the first post in our new blog series: To Till and To Tend! Susan will be blogging with stories and updates about our new greenhouse and teva program…enjoy!
Proud But Concerned: A Reform Jewish Student Reflects on Israel’s Elections
OSRUI staff member and NFTY-EIE student Liora L. reflects on being in Israel during the recent elections.
Gadna: Too Easy?
Simon M., a participant on NFTY EIE, reflects on their experience at Gadna, an army orientation experience that allows the teenagers to learn what it’s like to serve in the IDF.
Reflections from OSRUI on Birthright—Installment 2: Israel
Shore explains that it was the small moments that made this a “campy” Birthright trip.
Reflections from OSRUI on Birthright–Installment 1: The Airport
OSRUI Alum and Birthright trip staff Shore talks about how he slipped right back into camp counselor mode as he got the group started on their Israel adventure.
Wherever We Went …
The OSRUI Birthright trip ran into lots of OSRUI staff and alumni on their travels through Israel.
OSRUI Alum Jason Brown Wins the U.S. Figure Skating Title!
OSRUI Alum Jason Brown won the U.S. Men’s Figure Skating title. Watch his championship skate!
Where I’m From: A Poem on Identity
This beautiful poem was written by Rabbi Phyllis Sommer, OSRUI alum and faculty member, and associate rabbi at Am Shalom in Glencoe IL.
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Hannah Cohen and Moshe Rubin talk about their arrival in Israel for the OSRUI Birthright trip.
They Serve Chicken Here, Too
Maddy Chinn and Becky Dolinko write about Shabbat in Israel with the OSRUI Birthright trip.
Putting the “Winter” in Winter Break Birthright Trip!
Ezzy Fishbein and Aaron Joseph write about their trip to the shuk, during the OSRUI Birthright trip to Israel.
Tzippori, Tzfat, and Tztellar Food
Claire Dodinval and Hannah Klegon talk about their first full, exciting day on the OSRUI Birthright trip.
Tour It, Tour It, Tour It Again
This Sunday, a group of OSRUI summer staff members, including Evan and Dylan, will be traveling together on a Birthright trip to Israel, led by OSRUI alum Daniel Shore.