Sam Isenstein (she/her) brings over a decade of experience in Jewish education, community building, and experiential programming to her role as Retreat Center Manager at OSRUI. With a strong background in Jewish camping, Sam is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where people of all ages can connect, learn, and experience the joy of Jewish life together. She loves creating welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn, and experience the joy of Jewish life together. Sam earned her B.A. in International Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her M.A. in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary’s William Davidson Graduate School.

Beth’s (she/her) Jewish journey and love for camp started right here in Oconomowoc as a toddler. A long-time camper, staff member, unit head and faculty member at both OSRUI and the URJ Kutz Camp, she has spent more than 30 summers in the URJ camping system! Throughout her career in camping and NFTY (The Reform Jewish Youth Movement), Beth has always been energized by the opportunity to be a Jewish educator and coach of people. As NFTY’s North American Managing Director, Beth worked with a network of teens, clergy, and professionals across North America to lead over 120 weekend events annually for thousands of young people. Beth also has extensive background as an experiential educator and outdoor adventure facilitator having led youth camping trips across Wisconsin, California, and in Israel. Beth believes that the grounds of OSRUI are a 250-acre living laboratory where campers and staff get to create and practice living the Jewish lives they wish to build.