By Brian Avner, RJE and Rachel Margolis, RJE, Tzofim Segel (Faculty) This session our Kibbutz HaTzofim chanichim (campers) are exploring important moments in Jewish history. Our time together is guided by the saying דַּע מֵאַיִן בָּאתָ, וּלְאָן אַתָּה הוֹלֵךְ –...
By Rabbi Ari Margolis and Dr. Kathy Schwartz, RJE, Moshavah Segel (Faculty) We send kids to summer camp to have fun, make Jewish friends, embark on new experiences and to develop a sense of independence. In Moshavah, our chanichim (campers) choose to go on overnight...
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 Leah Sherin, Tiferet Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Our first week in Tiferet has been a blast, with our first few days of Studio, chugim (electives), mornings at the pool, and much more. On top of all this fun, this week has been all about building community. At camp this...
by Rabbi Toby Manewith, Director of Education and Temple Emanuel in Chicago, and Tiferet faculty As I walked into the sports center filled with all of the Tiferet chanichim (campers) waiting for their evening program to begin, I noticed a pick-up game underway. There...
By Rabbi Jill Crimmings, Rabbi Educator and Interim Religious School Director at Bet Shalom Congregation in Minnetonka, MN and Kallah Segel It can be difficult to send your child away to camp for two, four, or even eight weeks! There are so many unknowns. Who...
