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...
We are thrilled that Rachel Marks will be returning to OSRUI this summer to train our Machonikim! Rachel grew up at camp as a camper, counselor, and unit head. She is currently studying to become a Rabbi at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in...
by Susan Alexander, Associate Director There was a fire in downtown Oconomowoc on Sunday. Camp was not ever in danger as the fire was not near to our space. I am telling you about this because I want you to hear about some of the heroes who saved lives during this...
Name: Annie Azriel Position at camp: Gesher Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Years on staff: 7 Total years at OSRUI: 13 What do you do when you’re not at camp? I work with Foster Care children in Peoria, IL. I help make sure all their educational, social/emotional, and medical...
Name: Andi Pearlman Position at camp: Avodah Rosh Eidah Years on staff: 6 Total years at OSRUI: 13 What do you do when you’re not at camp? I recently graduated from the University of Illinois in Speech and Hearing Science. I am currently exploring the field of Speech...
