Erev Ohel in Tzofim!

Erev Ohel in Tzofim!

by Raya Seidman, Tzofim Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) The first few days of Tzofim Bet have been jam packed with meeting new friends, awesome activities, and getting settled into our ohelim (tents) for the session. We experienced an amazing day at camp, we played sports,...
From Generation to Generation: Learning Life Lessons at Camp

From Generation to Generation: Learning Life Lessons at Camp

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...
A Full Week in Kibbutz HaTzofim!

A Full Week in Kibbutz HaTzofim!

by Raya Seidman, Tzofim Rosh Eidah This past week in Tzofim, we have emphasized the Jewish values of welcoming our neighbor and building our community. We created cheers and handshakes throughout our whole eidah (unit) to welcome others around camp, as well as for...
“We’ve Got Magic to Do, Just For You”

“We’ve Got Magic to Do, Just For You”

Lots of moments of camp magic and spontaneity are, in fact, carefully planned by the talented staff – impromptu dance parties, elaborate field trips, inspiring educational programs, silly “Yom” days, and so on.  In fact, in the time that I’ve spent at OSRUI this...