“With each night, the Hannukiah brings additional light into our lives. That is how my family and I have felt about our time at OSRUI. Each OSRUI experience has increased the light in our lives.” Rabbi Richard Prass, OSRUI Alum, camper parent, and OSRUI...
by Steve Wolf The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Biennial this past week in Boston was a non-stop experience, filled with informative, inspiring, and entertaining moments. As the chair of the OSRUI Board and member of Temple Sholom, I was pleased to attend and...
When introducing myself in a Jewish setting, I nearly always say, “I am a product of the URJ.” I attended 13 summers at URJ summer camps, I spent a semester in Israel on the URJ Heller High semester in Israel program, and was a participant on URJ Mitzvah Corps. In...
Shabbat Shira is a celebration of song and prayer featuring new music and old favorites along with the joy of community. The 2017 faculty included Merri Lovinger Arian, Cantor Rosalie Boxt, Rabbi Ken Chasen, Michelle Citrin, and Dan Nichols! Mark your calendars now,...
Check out some recent online articles featuring OSRUI and some written by members of our community! “In 2016, I arrived at URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI), a Reform Jewish summer camp, knowing nothing about Reform Judaism. By the time I...
OSRUI Recruiters will be visiting congregations all over the area during the next few months. If you’re a member of the congregation, we hope you’ll be there! If you’re not a member but would like to attend the recruitment visit, just let us know. ...
