What Exactly is a Thirteen Year Old Capable Of?

What Exactly is a Thirteen Year Old Capable Of?

by Scott Goode, Asst. Director of Education & Youth Engagement at Temple Chai in Long Grove, IL, and Mosh Aleph faculty This past week, I have had the privilege of serving on faculty for Moshavat HaTeva (Mosh for short) – a unit at OSRUI. The unit is comprised of...
Make a Little Noise

Make a Little Noise

By Rabbi Lisa Greene, North Shore Congregation Israel, Glencoe IL, and Moshavah Aleph Segel. I had to interrupt our prayer last night. I just had to. There were 60 campers and their counselors moving through a spirited evening service in Moshavah, one of the tent...
Mosh Staff Trip 2016

Mosh Staff Trip 2016

Let’s take a look at some of the amazing adventures and memories our Mosh tzevet had on their Staff Trip this year To learn more about the Mosh Staff Trip, click here to read our interview with trip leader, Scott Goode.
From the Desk of OSRUI’s Kallah Rosh Eidah, Naomi Segal

From the Desk of OSRUI’s Kallah Rosh Eidah, Naomi Segal

A Letter to New Campers Are you ready for the most incredible summer of your life? I am! I know that this summer will be filled with great memories, amazing new friends, and lots of singing. I know that for many first time campers you may be a bit nervous in the...

Maccabiah…Good for the Soul

by Rabbi Scott Segal, Moshavah Segel (Faculty) Yesterday was Maccabiah (color war) on camp, when the chanachim (campers) break into four color teams (red, green, yellow and blue) and engage in a variety of sporting and artistic endeavors.  There is much to love about...