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Avodah – a Holy Job

Members of Avodah do their work with ruach (energy and spirit) and they do it for their love of camp and their love of Judaism.

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Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI

It was an amazing week at OSRUI, with Yom Days in Kallah, Oconomowonderland produced by Tzofim, Tiferet continuing preparations for their final show, Moshavah having a great week in camp, Gesher’s field trip to Naga Waukee park, Chalutzim preparing to say goodbye after 7 weeks together, and Tour La’Agam continuing on their journey.

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Oconomowonderland!

Oconomostock is the annual talent show produced and hosted by Tzofim GImmel. The theme of this year’s show is Oconomowonderland.

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I Love OSRUI!!

Each day that Rabbi Michael Sommer walks the hallowed grounds of OSRUI, he feels his spirit uplifted and his soul replenished.

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Gesher’s Special Days.

Gesher enjoy another field trip, this one to Naga Waukee Park, where they played field games, walked the trails and had a barbeque. They are preparing for the Carnival Gesher produces during the last week of camp, and they have their last field trip coming up in a few days.

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Tzofim’s Got Ruach!

Tzofim has been very busy, producing Oconomostock, learning about being a Kehillah Kedosha, taking care of the animals and the garden, and participating in all kinds of fun camp activities.

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Dressing up and Having Fun in Kallah

Every day seems to be a Yom Day in Kallah, including Yom Lumberjack and Jill (featuring S’morning and Slip ‘n Slunch), Yom Chag (with latkes, hamentschen and a seder). Kallah also hiked the Scuppernong Trail and had a lovely picnic outdoors.

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O-Stock Caravan

It’s O-Stock time! Here’s a video of the Caravan … where Tzofim campers go from unit to unit, inviting campers to audition for the talent show.

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Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

It’s been quite a week at OSRUI – Tour La’Agam, Judaica Bowl, Old McDonald’s Farm, Sh’vil Yisrael, Mlwaukee Art Museum, tiyulim, Hunger Task Force Farms, and Yom Tzahal, to name just a few things. And a perfect score from the American Camp Association!

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Watching Tzofim Grow

T’fillot and Limudim have been incredible these last two weeks in Tzofim Gimmel. Faculty member Rabbi Jen Gertman has enjoyed watching the chanichim learn and grow.

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