by Lizzy Scheinkopf, Moshavah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Last week in Moshavah was full of excitement and even a little bit crazy! Everyone departed on their tiyulim (trips) on Monday morning. Most of the trips went off without a hitch, but the canoers returned to camp...
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 Rabbi Steven Bob, Chalutzim Segel (Faculty) 50 rabbis, cantors and educators comprise the faculty of OSRUI each summer. I work with Chalutzim, the seven-week Hebrew immersion program for High Schoolers. Over the years we have held joint activities with the other...
by Rabbi Lisa Bellows, Gesher Segel (Faculty) Early one night last week while walking to the dining hall I overheard the following conversation between a camper and her counselor. The camper was clearly upset. And I heard the counselor say, “Let me tell you. You are a...
SHABBAT D’VARIM 2012 It’s been a great week at OSRUI, with several all-camp events, starting with last Saturday night’s spectacular concert with Dan Nichols and his band E18hteen. We welcomed close to 300 alumni and other friends to celebrate OSRUI’s 60th...
by Micah Brandhandler, Chalutzim Sgan Rosh Eidah (Assistant Unit Head) This is the home stretch for Chalutzim as we have one week left in beautiful Oconomowoc, WI. Lots of great things have been happening this week including the Chalutzim Judaica Bowl team winning its...
