by Dr. Kathy Schwartz and Rabbi Ari Margolis, Tzofim Segel (Faculty) Dreaming of possibilities, testing hypotheses, picking ourselves up through adversity, pushing ourselves to grow, making connections, learning Torah, having fun. These are experiences we want our...
by Laura Perpinyal and Rabbi Jessica Barolsky, Kallah Segel (Faculty) As segel (faculty) we are Rabbis, Cantors and Educators from across the country that spend 2 weeks immersed in an eidah (unit) on camp. We spend the entire day with our eidah from eating meals...
by Rabbi Norman Cohen, Rabbi Emeritus at Bet Shalom Congregation in Minnetonka, MN, and Avodah Segel (faculty) This blog originally appeared in 2015, but since Avodah is so crucial to our Opening Day success, this blog bears repeating! The word “Avodah” has a...
by Libby Fisher, Communications Manager This blessing for chanichim (campers) heading to OSRUI this summer was originally posted by Rabbi Phyllis Sommer on her blog in 2011. To see her current blog, visit Ima On (and Off) the Bima! From the OSRUI Camp Song: Every year...
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)...
