Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI

Shabbat Korach 2016 What an amazing third week it has been at OSRUI! After a week of opening days, sports, art, limudim, wilderness trips, ivrit (Hebrew), etgar, biking, hammocks, and so much more, Shabbat is here, a sacred and beloved time at camp. Before we get...
G-UNIT!

G-UNIT!

It has been a great week in the first ever Gesher Bet! We began the week on opening day by bringing in the new Chanichim and welcoming them in with open arms! We started our session with a program where every chanich (camper) was able to write a fear they had for the...
Backstage Pass to Chalutzim

Backstage Pass to Chalutzim

Working as faculty in Chalutzim is truly a highlight of my year. This summer, 83 teens have dedicated their summer to the learning of Hebrew over the course of 7 weeks.  Their Hebrew is growing each and every day and watching them grasp the language and make it their...
You’ve Got a Friend in Yitro

You’ve Got a Friend in Yitro

Over the past 24 hours, OSRUI has been honored, privileged, and overjoyed to welcome Yitro Fellows from the Foundation of Jewish Camping to Oconomowoc for a day of sharing, learning, and experiences. What is a Yitro Fellow? “With the continued support of the AVI...
Between a Rock and an Amazing Place

Between a Rock and an Amazing Place

Our First Rock Climbing Is Off to a Smashing Success!!! The rock climbing trip consists of 12-16 campers and 4-6 staff members rock climbing at Devils Lake in Baraboo Wisconsin. Rock climbing is the only trip with a set base camp that everyone returns to at the end of...