Some Things Never Change
I’ve had the unique privilege of being a chanicha (camper), madricha (counselor), rosh eidah (unit head) and now segel (faculty) here at OSRUI. It’s inspiring to see so many former chaninichim (campers) now as madrichim (counselors), and to see traditions passed on year after year.
A Ruach-filled First Week of Kallah
Kallah Gimmel is full of ruach (spirit) after an AMAZING first week!
Effortless Shabbat
At camp, Shabbat is not something that I have to make because, at camp, Shabbat is something that simply is–in it’s purest and most authentic form. Just imagine one full day, from sundown to sundown, where you get to sing, share, eat, play, pray, rest, and be with people you love.
Canoe Trip, Yom Horim and an Evening of Ruach
We had a wonderful time canoeing together, setting up camp, cooking Israeli food, and we even enjoyed the rain that we had! We also have a new addition to our eidah- “Dag Jelly” (Hebrew for Jelly Fish) our new mascot which we all dearly love!
Lots of Fun in Gesher!
It’s been a great week in Gesher. Since the kids arrived on Tuesday we have been moving from one activity to the next so quickly it’s hard to remember everything that we do in one day!
Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!
It’s been a great week at OSRUI, as we welcomed almost 500 new campers on Tuesday.
A Busy Week in Moshavah!
Moshavah Bet has only just begun but we have already been having a blast! After the chanichim (campers) settled into their ohelim (tents), we spent the afternoon learning about our Mosh community.
A Great Start to Tiferet!
It’s been a great first few days in Tiferet and we look forward to sharing, creating, exploring, dreaming, and playing together over the next four weeks!
A View to the Past with an Eye to the Future: The Reform Movement Celebrates 60 Years of Camping
The Reform Movement celebrates 60 Years of Jewish Camping at OSRUI this weekend. But with all the developments and expansions over the years, OSRUI Director Jerry Kaye explains that the most important place at camp is not the arts or sports centers; it’s a simple log on the ground with a youngster on one end and a caring rabbi or counselor on the other end, learning together to love Judaism.
Getting Ready for Gesher
Camp may be ending today for some of our campers that have been with us for the last two or four weeks but the excitement for the Gesher campers arriving Tuesday is soaring.
Week 4 in Chalutzim!
We are looking forward to Yom Horim tomorrow and to an adventurous week ahead as we head out on our 3 day canoe trip.
Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!
It’s been a great week at OSRUI for all our campers. The week included Yom Tzofim-Kallah, the Judaica Bowl, Yom Tzavah, preparations for Yom Horim in Chalutzim, a presentation of all the talent in Tiferet, and the final Moshavah trips.
Teddy Baby Has Been Rescued by Kallah Campers!
The campers were all conscripted into the Teddy Baby Bureau of Investigation (the TBBI) and after interviewing suspects, posting flyers, and collecting clues, Teddy Baby was Rescued!!
Down in the Butz
It’s been a fabulous two weeks in Kibbutz HaTzofim!
The Significance of Camp
I recalled a memory of me at 19 on this exact hill and thought of how lucky I am to have this opportunity to come back to a place that formed me into the educator that I am today.