Meet the Moshavah Rosh Eidah…Danny Altkorn!
Meet the Rosh Eidah of Moshavah, Danny Altkorn!
Cornerstone…Empowering the Next Group of Leaders
7 staff members attended the FJC’s Cornerstone Fellowship to learn, share, and gather ideas for camp this summer.
Tradition Welcomes Change in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
OSRUI Alum Ilene Weismehl remembers back to her days as a camper in the 70s.
Meet the Machon Unit Head…Rachel Marks!
Meet our Machon Unit Head for Summer 2014…Rachel Marks! Rachel grew up at camp and we are thrilled she is back for a great summer.
Guide for Parents of First-Time Campers
Overnight camp allows children to develop autonomy and a stronger sense of self, make new friends, develop new social skills, learn about teamwork, be creative, and more. It’s important for parents and campers to prepare for this exciting new experience.
The Top 10 Reasons OSRUI is like Passover!
There are lots of similarities between the holiday of Passover and a summer at OSRUI!
A Fifth Cup – Going Beyond What is Required
This Passover, while we sit at our seder tables surrounded by family and friends, let us affirm that this is the time to remind each other that it is our obligation to go beyond our own families and communities and connect to our people and our land.
Why I Love Youth Group
Former camper and current staffer Emily Dana’s video expresses why youth group is one of the most important things in her life.
Alumni Alert: 1979-1984 Reunion!
Anyone who was a camper, staff member, or faculty member from 1979-1984 is invited to our OSRUI Alumni Summer Reunion.
OSRUI Alum Jason Brown … On to Sochi!
Before heading to Sochi for the Olympics, Jason Brown talked about growing up as a skater, his summers at OSRUI and his Jewish life.
Worship Without Music?!
There is nowhere in the liberal Jewish community where music isn’t an integral and heartening part of worship.
OSRUI Alum Jason Brown Heads to the Olympics
OSRUI alum Jason Brown heads to the Olympics in Sochi as a member of the U.S. Figure Skating team.
Reflecting on the Wonderful and Challenging Responsibility of Being a Jewish Father
OSRUI’s Father and; Son Kallah provided Neil Rigler the chance to focus exclusively on his boys for the weekend in a dynamic Jewish context. He was also able to connect with other dads and talk about the challenges of being a father in today’s world, and what the Jewish component of that can and should be.
Retreat at OSRUI: Good for the Soul
Vanessa Ehrlich writes about her congregation’s recent 5th and 6th grade retreat at OSRUI.
The Lessons of Language Immersion Extend Beyond Words
Rebecca Bloom talks about her experiences this past summer in Chalutzim, OSRUI’s 7-week Hebrew immersion program.