By Aliza Ainis, Rosh Eidah of Tzofim Wow! What an amazing first week at camp! We had some rain but that didn’t stop us from having fun in Tzofim. Most of our programing is outdoors, but we were still able to experience all that camp has to offer. This past...
By Laura Perpinyal, Director of Congregational Learning at Temple Chai, Long Grove IL, and Tzofim Segel Being downstairs in the rain can be hard; it’s just more complicated since the vast majority of our programming is outside. We eat our meals outside, our beit...
By Max Antman and Libby Fisher, Rashei Eidah of Kallah The first day in Kallah has been amazing! We started off with lunch with the whole eidah (unit), and then we moved to the tzrifim (cabins) to unpack and get settled. Next, the chanichim (campers) filled out...
By Susan Alexander, OSRUI Associate Director It is 7 AM Friday morning and I just walked into the sports center to begin setting up for our annual staff blood drive. Following me were 6 very enthusiastic Avodahniks eager to help in any way they could. Today...
We are thrilled that Micah Brandhandler is returning for another year as Rosh Eidah of Chalutzim! Micah graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree and teaching license in Choral Music Education. Learn some more about Micah: How many years have...
We are happy to introduce Max Antman, Rosh Eidah of Kallah and Gesher! Max attends the University of Illinois, where he studies Political Science, English and Jewish Studies. Get to know Max: How many years have you been at camp? This is my third summer at...
