Shabbat Matot – Mas-ei 2017 Changing the Plan in a Holy Way What an incredible fifth week it has been at OSRUI and first week for almost 370 campers. After an beautiful opening day, our chanichim (campers) moved into their eidot (units) with the help of our...
Shabbat Pinchas 2017 “We must check ourselves from making assumptions by association. On the one hand, we know that we are influenced by the people around us. On the other hand, the way to know a person’s character is to get to know the person.” ...
After dinner the chanichim (campers) all change into “arukim v’arukot” -long sleeve shirts and long pants – to guard against both bug bites and temperature changes. I do the same, but for a different reason. This summer, I’m connected to Avodah Corps, the rising...
“Where thoughts go, energy flows. Make sure you focus on the rainbows and not the rain, always look for the blessing.” Opening day 2017 was yet another success! The sun was shining, chanichim (campers) were smiling, madrichim (counselors) were filled with ruach,...
Hey everyone! I am Ella Steiner and I am going to be the head of the Israeli delegation for this summer. I am coming back for this year after having spent a semester at a seminar learning about Israeli and Jewish life. I can’t wait to share my enthusiasm for...
Over Winter Break, a group of OSRUI staff members will be touring Israel with their best friends on the OSRUI Birthright Trip. Check this space for regular updates from the trip. January 3rd: All Good Birthright Trips Must Come to an End By Noah Segal Our 10-day...
