OSRUI is kvelling over our four alumni who were named to the second annual “Double Chai in the Chi: 36 Under 36” list of young Jewish movers and shakers in Chicago. The list includes: Aaron Frazin, founder and CEO of Charlie Contacts Corp, a mobile app...
by Rabbi Shoshanah Conover, Gesher Segel (Faculty) “Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? Because I knew you, I’ve been changed for good.” These lyrics floated through the full bitan (amphitheater) where all the chanachim (campers)...
by Barbara Weinstein, Religious Action Center Staff I grew up at Jewish summer camp, went to Jewish day school, and have been a Jewish community professional for a decade. And despite my lifetime immersion in Jewish life, I have spent the last three days since I...
by Annie Azriel, Gesher Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) What a week it’s been for Gesher! We started off the week with a pool party during which we had dinner at the pool and were able to relax and cool down after a long hot day. We also switched our Chugim (elective...
by Annie Azriel, Gesher Rosh Eidah It’s been a week of helping out the local community for Gesher. Monday we started off with a trip to Primrose Valley Farm near Madison Wisconsin. This is a CSA (community supported agriculture) farm run with Jewish and Kosher...
