Oconomostock 2018: OconomoSolly, I Shrunk the Kids!

Oconomostock 2018: OconomoSolly, I Shrunk the Kids!

by Libby Fisher, Communications Manager On Saturday night, Kibbutz HaTzofim hosted their 43rd annual Oconomostock. This year, the theme of the all-camp talent show was OconomoSolly, I Shrunk the Kids! Our Tzofim MCs for the night told the story – all of...
A Psalm of Tiferet

A Psalm of Tiferet

by Cantor Jennifer Frost & Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker, Tiferet Segel (Faculty) It has been an extraordinary two weeks in Tiferet Bet! Our chanichim (campers) come to immerse themselves in omanut (art) and in Judaism and to constantly discover how the two are...
Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

Parshat Va’etchanan: From Sh’ma to the Stars Dear OSRUI Families, It has been another great week at camp! Moshavah has returned from their first three-night trip of the summer, Tour La’Agam departed for their 1,000-mile bike ride around Lake Michigan, Tiferet enjoyed...
We Believe in Journeys

We Believe in Journeys

by Lily Booker, Moshavah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Here in Mosh, we believe in the power of a journey. When you think about Mosh, the first thing that probably comes to mind are our tiyulim (trips) – biking, hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing. We just returned...
Learning to Lead

Learning to Lead

by Rabbi Phyllis Sommer and Rabbi Richard Prass, Kallah Segel (Faculty) In our home communities, tefillot (prayer services) are typically led by adults. One of the most wonderful parts of our experiences at machaneh (camp) OSRUI is that our chanichim (campers) have...
Creativity is Key!

Creativity is Key!

by Leah Sherin, Tiferet Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) After a few weeks, Tiferet Bet is in full swing! In our first week, Tiferet chanichim (campers) jumped right in to studios and began creating art, experienced lots of camp activities like swimming, sports, and chugim...