Sports & Games at OSRUI
Sports Director Jeff Gates and his staff pass on their love of athletics to the campers at OSRUI.
Great Times in Gesher
Slip ‘n Slide, pancakes with chocolate chips, M & M’s, Reese’s peanut butter cups, learning about Prophets, staying cool in the pool, and swimming in the lake are just some of what has made the first week of Gesher great.
L’hitraot Tour La’Agam!
The entire camp gathered together to send Tour La’Agam off on their 1,000-mile journey around Lake Michigan.
Moshavah Campers Prepare for their Tiyulim
In just the past few days, the kehilah (community) in Moshavah has gotten stronger, and they already feel like a family.
Down the River with Chalutzim
One Chalutzim camper describes the canoe trip as a powerful and inspiring experience.
Blending Art and Judaism in Tiferet
Art and Judaism blend together naturally in the Tiferet community, which already feels like a cohesive unit of old friends.
A Letter to OSRUI Parents
Following the tragic accidental drowning of a teenage camper at Camp Greenwoods in Michigan, we offer our condolences to the boys’ family and to the entire Camp Greenwoods community.
Shalom from Kallah Gimmel!
Kallah campers settle in, stay cool, and learn about a big celebration at the end of their session.
Down in the ‘Butz
Tzofim gets settled down in the ‘Butz.
Words About Music
Music specialist Aviv Kammay encourages artistic experimentation in the safe environment created at OSRUI.
Cooling Off at Summer Camp
Campers stay cool as the temperature heats up.
A garden at Jewish summer camp: Who knew what its effects would be?
OSRUI Alum Rachel Nagorsky looks back on her experience as a camper in Kibbutz HaTzofim and how it affected her decision to become a garden educator.
Annie Gets In Gear for Gesher
Meet Annie Azriel, the enthusiastic, talented Rosh Eidah of Gesher.
Mosh Campers Reflect on Their Tiyulim
Moshavah Aleph campers reflect on their experiences during the last set of tiyulim.
Chalutzim Ruach Leaders
Chalutzim campers take a leading role in the Maccabiah as Ruach Leaders. And, of course, they are busy preparing for Sunday’s Yom Horim.