Ready to Ride
Horseback riding specialist Shay Segal traveled a long way to join OSRUI’s horseback riding staff but he’s so glad to be here.
It’s Rak Ivrit in Chalutzim
Among all his favorite things about Chalutzim, Rosh Eidah (unit head) Micah Brandhandler loves the Chalutzim vs. Moshavah Shabbat afternoon soccer game the best. And speaking Hebrew, of course.
Join Deborah on Tzofim Hill
Among the many things Tzofim Rosh Eidah Deborah Goldberg loves about camp, one of her favorites is hanging out on Tzofim hill with the chanichim.
Combining Art and Judaism in Tiferet
OSRUI’s arts unit, Tiferet, is a small, close knit community. Rosh Eidah (unit head) Naomi Gamoran loves how chanichim (campers) discover what makes each person unique and special and she is amazed at the incredible talent each Tiferet camper brings.
Countdown to Kallah
Sam Sterling loves sharing firsts with his Kallah chanichim (campers).
Experience the Moshavah Tiyulim (trips) with Elana
Elana Gordon will celebrate her “bat mitzvah” summer at OSRUI as the rosh eidah (unit head) of Moshavah. She loves all the tiyulim (trips) – canoeing, hiking, biking, and rock climbing.
“EIE You Changed My Life” Ethan Ehrlich
OSRUI Faculty Member Vanessa Ehrlich talks about her son’s experience on EIE, the Reform Movement’s High School in Israel semester program.
Harmonies, harmonies, harmonies!
Hava Nashira through the eyes of former songleader (and current unit head of OSRUI’s arts unit, Tiferet).
Mahj!
by Denise Heimlich, OSRUI Staff Member and Mah Jongg Player The sound of tiles clacking on the table evokes clear memories for some women of mom playing mah jongg while children try to sleep down the hall or upstairs. Others are the first of their families to take up...
Effortless Living
Jessica Heinz spent summer 2012 in OSRUI’s Chalutzim Hebrew immersion program. Here she talks about feeling Jewish without feeling different.
Sweet “Home” OSRUI
Get ready for opening day, June 17, 2013!
May Your Memory Be A Blessing. (Why I go to camp…)
Carrie Wainer, OSRUI staff member and NFTY Alum, talks about why she comes to camp and the impact three women in the OSRUI and NFTY community had on her.
OSRUI Lucky to have Ohad Sha’altiel
On a visit to Israel, OSRUI faculty member Vanessa Ehrlich visited with OSRUI art specialist Ohad Sha’altiel.
Happy Passover from OSRUI!
https://vimeo.com/62129967
OSRUI is in My Blood: A Camp Memoir
Rabbi David Locketz of Cong. Bet Shalom in Minnetonka, MN talks about his experiences at OSRUI and what makes it such an extraordinary place.