By Rabbi Alan Cook and Cantor Adam Kahan, Kallah Segel (Faculty) There are a number of games we play at OSRUI to help with Hebrew instruction. Best-known is the “sandwich” method, in which the English translation of a word is “sandwiched” between recitations of the...
By Laura Siegel Perpinyal, RJE, and Marla Friedman, Tzofim Segel (Faculty) This summer, throughout camp we are exploring Middot (virtues) by which to live by: Kavod (respect), Ometz, (perseverance), Derech Eretz (community mindedness) and Tzomet Lev (listening with...
By Cantor Jennifer Frost and Jay Rapoport, RJE, Tiferet Segel (Faculty) Tiferet Aleph has been on an extraordinary journey that includes middot (values), t’filah (prayer), and a deep dive into our theme, Midrashim (stories based on biblical text)...
Shabbat Korach Dear OSRUI Families, Camp is a place where we embrace and celebrate all of our campers’ skills and talents. On Saturday evening, we will gather as an entire camp community to watch the Star-Spangled Mesibah, an all-camp talent show hosted by Tiferet. ...
By Rabbi Taron Tachman, Mosh Segel (Faculty), Rabbi Ari Naveh and Rokki Parrinello, Gesher Segel What in part makes summer camp so special is that urban and suburban kids get to experience and appreciate the great outdoors. The last two weeks at Olin Sang Ruby Union...
By Max Gendler, Moshavah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Moshavah Aleph 2019 has been off to a great start! Whether rain or shine, chanichim (campers) and their madrichim (counselors) are all in good spirits and filled with lots of energy for the summer. The first couple weeks...
