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...
By Christen H., Oak Park Temple congregant and retreat participant. One of my favorite weekends of the year happens every March when Oak Park Temple holds its annual retreat at OSRUI. There is nothing quite like the feeling of coming into the dining hall after driving...
By Bill Choslovsky, participant on the Father & Son Kallah If I told you I spent a weekend mostly snowed in and prayed, you would probably think that sounded boring. But we did it — and loads of other stuff — at a father son retreat at OSRUI,...
By Rabbi Toby Manewith, Director of Lifelong Learning at Temple Beth-El in Northbrook, IL, and Tzofim Segel You can’t miss the bracelet; it’s neon green. It’s inscribed with the words: OSRUI – A LIFETIME OF FRIENDS. It was given to me within hours of arriving at camp....
By Roy Splansky, OSRUI Alum How has your experience as a camper, counselor or faculty member at Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute changed your life? What is your favorite memory? When you close your eyes can you visualize your old cabin or green army tents? Can you hear...
Anne Lidsky, Kallah Segel and Director of Religious Education, Temple Jeremiah, Northfield, IL There is something so magical about camp. Being in Kallah with the youngest chanichim has allowed me to see children grow in independence, confidence, and spirit…right...
