A Postcard from Camp:  News from OSRUI Winter 2020

A Postcard from Camp: News from OSRUI Winter 2020

From the Director Shalom OSRUI Community, As 2020 gets underway there is much to look forward to at OSRUI! I’m thrilled to announce that over 30 campers are signed up to go to Israel this summer for our first ever Chalutzim Ba’aretz program. These campers will...

Where Are They Now? Alumni Spotlight on Bari Finkel

Recently, we sat down with OSRUI Alum Bari Finkel When were you at camp? I first started going to OSRUI on retreats with my shul, Temple Beth Israel, when I was in preschool. My first summer at camp was in Tzofim in 2001. I spent my 8 years as a camper both upstairs...
Wow! Our Alums are doing amazing things!

Wow! Our Alums are doing amazing things!

by OSRUI Director Solly Kane This week I have been with over 5,000 Reform Jews from around the world who are gathered in Chicago for the Biennial conference of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). I have loved seeing so many alums and friends of camp as we have joined...
Thankful for You

Thankful for You

By Solly Kane  During this time of reflection and gratitude, I want to share a sampling of highlights, stories and initiatives from the past year at camp: New Kaye Center.  Just in time for summer 2019 we opened a state-of-the-art center dedicated to performance,...
Questions?  We’ve Got Answers!

Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

Camp Q&A – For Parents of Registered and Prospective Campers Still deciding about sessions?  Need info about activities?  Whatever your question, join OSRUI staff for a Q&A and get the answers!  These are open to parents of new, returning and prospective...
Mail at Camp

Mail at Camp

Mail At Camp Receiving mail at camp is one of the highlights of a camper’s day.  We love that families can communicate with their campers, screen-free, through both snail-mail and e-letters!   Tips for writing letters to your camper 1.  Use encouraging words to...