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...
Let’s take a Look Back and a Look Forward!

Let’s take a Look Back and a Look Forward!

Lets take a look back to closing day at OSRUI! L’hitraot (not goodbye, but see you next time) Kallah, Tzofim, and Gesher Aleph! https://vimeo.com/173373227 Today we say B’ruchim ha’baim l’machane OSRUI (welcome to camp OSRUI) Kallah, Tzofim,...
Here is what you missed while we were away for Shabbat

Here is what you missed while we were away for Shabbat

This Shabbat, we had to say l’hitraot to Kallah, Tzofim, and Gesher Aleph.  We aren’t saying goodbye, but saying “see you next summer”.   Here is everything that we you missed while we were resting for Shabbat:
Judaism Comes Alive in the Wilderness

Judaism Comes Alive in the Wilderness

Moshavah, July 1, 2016 We watched the sun rise above the horizon as we sang Yotzer Or blessing. “Blessed are You G-d, Creator of light.” We sang the blessing in Hebrew as we stood in a circle at our campsite. It was the first morning of our first Moshavah tiyul...