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...

Finding God in a Field of Wildflowers

by Rabbi Ariana Silverman, Moshavah Aleph Segel (Faculty) Jennifer had never been backpacking before. The frame of her backpack nearly covered her whole body, but she did not cringe under the weight. These girls had learned about the importance of a positive attitude....

Splendor in Tiferet

by Rabbi Andrea Steinberger, Tiferet Segel (Faculty) What do 51 Tiferet campers and a canoe trip have in common? At first glance, it may be absolutely nothing. But a further look leads me to understand that it can be an experience with the divine. I had the pleasure...

The Power of Hebrew at Camp

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...

A Chance to be Themselves

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...