COME TO CHAGIGAH #10...Fun, learning, sharing and a community spirit will highlight this extraordinary event.

FEATURING GUEST INSTRUCTORS:

Shmulik Gov-ari

Mishael Barzilay

Avi Perez

Dudu Barzilay

ACCOMPANIED BY THE CHAGIGAH FACULTY ALUMNI:

Marco Ben Shimon

Gadi Bitton

Victor Gabbay

Edy Greenblatt

Talia Hirsch

Israel Yakovee

CHAGIGAH '01 is the Midwest's annual Israeli folk dance camp weekend, bringing together dancers, teachers and leaders from around the region and the nation . We are thrilled to celebrate our 10th year! Chagigah has been recognized nationally and internationally as one of the very best of the Israeli folk dance camps. In fact, a review in one dance publication went so far as to say, if you can only get to one camp, make it Chagigah.

Fun, learning, sharing and a community spirit will highlight this extraordinary event. It will feature the special talents of our founding artist, Shmulik Gov-ari, and, returning to us after an incredible Chagigah '00, Mishael Barzilay, Dudu Barzilay and Avi Perez. All of these teachers continue to delight Israeli folk dance enthusiasts around the world. And, as we saw last year, there is something very special about spending a weekend with the Barzilay father-son team.

We wanted to do something truly unique to celebrate the 10th year of Chagigah. We concluded that the best possible way would be to have in camp, all of the faculty alumni who helped to build Chagigah. So, in addition to the Chagigah '01 faculty mentioned above, we are thrilled to welcome as our guests, Marco Ben Shimon, Gadi Bitton, Victor Gabbay, Edy Greenblatt, Talia Hirsch, and Israel Yakovee. They honor us by their presence. We honor them for their contribution to Chagigah as well as their contribution to Israeli Folk Dancing in general.

Our program will include dance parties, instruction, specialty sessions, singing, surprises and camaraderie in the special retreat setting of the Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI).

WHO SHOULD COME

CHAGIGAH '01 is designed for adults (college age and older) most of whom have at least one year of Israeli folk dance experience. Since this will be an intense weekend with lots of dancing, familiarity with the basics is generally assumed.

THE SPONSOR

CHAGIGAH '01 is sponsored by Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute , the first of the camps and conference centers operated by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, the Reform Movement. The Institute includes as part of its mission the desire to "create and encourage an atmosphere rich in Jewish celebration...and expression, set in natural surroundings and intermingled with recreation and fun.

THE PROGRAM

We begin early with a Friday afternoon "Past Hits and Oldies" session presented by our guest teachers. This is an opportunity to learn some of the hits you may have missed and to dance some old favorites from the early years. This session concludes with an "oldies" open dance session. We continue with a specialty dance session.

Friday night includes Shabbat dinner and is highlighted by Kiddush, candle lighting and singing, with services available for all. The evening dance party follows.

On Saturday and Sunday we will have warm-ups and morning general teaching sessions. The afternoons feature specialty sessions presented by our guest/alumni faculty, as well as general teaching sessions plus review sessions.

Each night, following the evening dance party, we will offer our popular Night Owl sessions for those die-hards who want to "dance till you drop." Sunday evening will include our popular concluding banquet (with some special surprises in store). Monday morning, we will review the dances from the entire weekend.

We will provide a syllabus of the dances planned. CDs will be provided for all (included as part of your registration). T-shirts will be available only on a pre-order basis. Continuing with our wonderful innovation, the camp instructional video will be prepared in advance and distributed at camp only to those who pre-order.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

OSRUI IS LOCATED just 30 miles west of Milwaukee, a short two-hour drive from Chicago and O'Hare airport and one hour east of Madison, Wisconsin.

OUR ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE housing for adults in a wide range of facilities. There are semi-private twin rooms and suites in the Olin-Sang Bayit, a lovely turn of the century mansion. The Lodge, a recently-redecorated rustic building has twenty twin rooms. Both facilities include a private bath in every room or suite. THE LODGE & BAYIT ARE FULL AT THIS TIME, applicants will be put on a waiting list.

We also offer the Sorkin staff residence and the Tiferet Beit Am which include twin rooms that share dormitory-style bathrooms. In addition, dormitory cabins with bunk beds are available. These dormitories, separate for men and women, each have three wings which house 15-20 people in bunk beds per cabin wing and include indoor shower and bath facilities which are shared within each dormitory.

All accommodations are climate controlled for year-round use and include towels, linens, blankets and pillows.

A WIDE VARIETY OF FACILITIES will be available. They range from the best Israeli Folk Dance camp dance space, our wonderful air conditioned gymnasium, to the Sang Arts center, to our Game Room, and more than 201 acres of countryside. Chagigah participants will also have the opportunity to climb our 5-story Alpine Tower.

MEALS ARE SERVED family style in the community dining hall. Special attention will be paid to the needs of an active adult group. Of course, Kosher, vegetarian or medical diets are accommodated with notice at the time of application. It is the policy of OSRUI that all of our food is kosher and we do not mix meat and dairy, however, we do not have separate cooking vessels or utensils for meat and dairy. We can provide TV Kosher dinners if requested in advance.

ABOUT THE FACULTY

We are very excited and pleased to be able to present one of the most outstanding faculties in Israeli Folk Dancing. This year we have both some wonderful continuity and some exciting change in store for you. We believe our faculty represents some of the best of what Israeli folk dancing has to offer.

Shmulik Gov-ari returns to us as founding dance artist and inspiration for Chagigah. He is renowned in Israel and throughout the world for his work with recreational and performing groups. Truly one of the great talents, Shmulik has given us numerous wonderful dances like Lechu Neranena, Kol Nedarai, Tarbuka, Eilat, Ahuvati Bat 50, Lama Ma, Etz Hazayit, Barake and many more. And he is unique as a teacher. It is not an exaggeration to say that one really experiences a dance when learning it from him. We are thrilled to have Shmulik back with us and we acknowledge his extraordinary support for Chagigah.

Mishael Barzilay, from Tel Aviv, making his third appearance at Chagigah, requires little introduction to most of you. A master teacher for over 30 years, Mishael is one of the leading markidim (dance leaders) in Israel. He runs wonderful sessions and he also runs one of the key Hishtalmuyot (teachers' workshops) at which new dances get officially introduced. He hosts numerous special folk dance events and trips, both in Israel and abroad. Mishael has a fine eye for dances that will succeed. He has introduced a number of them around the world. We look forward to his bringing us the latest and greatest as well as the dances that really get done in Israel.

Avi Perez, choreographer and markid, from the Tel Aviv area, also returns to Chagigah for this third year. Avi has been a fixture on the Israeli Folk Dance scene both in Israel and throughout the world. He has contributed many popular dances to the repertoire, runs very successful sessions in Israel, and has participated in numerous camps. His dances invariably demonstrate his love of folk dancing and they quickly become part of sessions all over. Some of his dances include Rei'ach Vetzeva, Keivan She'ein Lada'at, Zman Layla, Hachayim Ha-acherim, Tov Shebatem, Eretz Esh Ve'eretz Yam, Shir Shel Yom Chulin, Shir Mikol Halev, Hakol Od Yistader and Senorita VeSenora. He is also a joy to watch, learn from and be with. We look forward with much anticipation to Avi's return to Chagigah.

Dudu Barzilay rounds out this incredible faculty as a successful young choreographer already with a world-wide reputation and following. He is a pleasure to have on the dance floor and has a wonderful spirit and manner. Dudu has already contributed a number of hits to the repertoire such as Debka Inbar, Inbal, Me'ahev, Yachad, Shoshanat Sfarad, Pamela and Ga'agu'a. A major leader in his own right, Dudu works with his father as part of a very successful team. Although Mishael and Dudu usually cover for each other when one is out of the country, they both felt that being part of Chagigah was worth breaking their rule again. It means a great deal to us that they have decided to be a part of Chagigah '01.

ABOUT THE GUEST FACULTY ALUMNI

Marco Ben Shimon (Chagigah #1) - Marco resides in Israel and is well known for the now classic couple dances he has contributed to the repertoire such as Na'ama, Gan Hashikmim, Leil Stav, Le'atzmi Bilvad...

Gadi Bitton (Chagigah #2 - 7) - Gadi resides in Israel and is renowned as a choreographer as well as for the large groups he runs in the Tel Aviv area. He contributed numerous popular dances (both his own and those of others) to Chagigah including Eich Hu Shar, Chamsa, Elem Ve'Alma, Or Shivat Hayamim, Casablanca, Ani Shar Lach, Tirkedi...

Victor Gabbay (Chagigah #5) - Victor resides in Israel and is popular as a markid and choreographer. His dances include Maga Shel Malach, Ma'amin Be'ahava, Ad Bechi, Mishpachat Tsanani, Tefani Li Ketzat Makom...

Edy Greenblatt (Chagigah #4 - 5) - Edy is from LA and since her last time at Chagigah she has completed her doctoral work. We congratulate her on that major achievement. Edy has a reputation as a teacher par excellance and a unique individual to add to the spirit of any camp.

Talia Hirsch (Chagigah #6 -7) -Talia resides in Israel and is a teacher's teacher. She is known as a markida as well as for her work in the Israeli Folk Dance Teacher's workshop. She was very popular at Chagigah due to the quality of her presentation as well as the dances she brought to the camp.

Israel Yakovee (Chagigah #1) - Israel resides in LA and has been a fixture there on the Israeli Folk Dance scene since the 70s. Known as a markid and choreographer, Israel also ran the Finjan camp for years and now supports his sister Yoni Carr in that endeavor. Israel has also contributed numerous dances over the years such as Achot Lanu Ktana, Shavnu, Shevach La'El...

...AND THE STAFF

Phil Moss, program director for Chagigah, is well known locally and nationally for the popular session he has run in Chicago for the past 27 years. He has been a frequent staff member at the Fred Berk Israeli Folk Dance Camp and is the founder and past director of the Nitzanim Israeli Folk Dance Troupe. Phil provides the sound, the music, the dance programs, and vision that make Chagigah one of this country's premier Israeli folk dance experiences.

Etty Dolgin, co-director, a founder of the Chagigah concept, is a driving force behind the program and dancing at Chagigah, where she takes an active role in concept, planning and coordination. She has been an Israeli dancer for over 25 years and was a member of the performance troupe, Hatzabarim. Etty developed and produced Machol '94, a unique Israel tour which combined travel with Israeli Dancing.

Ken Avner returns as program specialist for Chagigah '01. A very popular member of the staff, Ken will run the Night Owl sessions and assist with the dance program. He is the founder and director of the Israeli Folk Dance Playshop weekend.

OSRUI Director, Jerry Kaye, is a long-time supporter of the Jewish arts. He has shown a career-long commitment to bringing Israeli and Jewish culture to our camp. It is his vision and dedication that helped give birth to this program and he has helped it grow into one of the leading programs of its kind in the world.

Susan Alexander, OSRUI Associate Director, coordinates and supervises OSRUI arts events as part of her program responsibilities.

Zena Singer, OSRUI Chagigah Program Coordinator, serves as our registrar and your contact point with the camp office.

and a special mention and thanks to Penny Brichta, who is well known for her Israeli Folk Dance leadership in Chicago, as well as the always popular "warm-ups with Penny" at Chagigah. For Chagigah #10, Penny is chairing the committee that is producing our commemorative "Ad Book." Please email Penny (pjbrichta@hotmail.com) if you would like to use the Ad Book to send greetings or place an Ad.

THE SCHEDULE

The Chagigah program begins at 2PM on Friday, October 19, 2001, and concludes at noon on Monday, October 22. Check-in will be available from 12:30PM through 10PM on Friday. Shabbat dinner will be at 7PM. A detailed schedule will be provided at camp.

For your information, it has become an unofficial tradition to begin Chagigah by attending the Thursday night Northwestern University Hillel Israeli Folk Dance session led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta. Many of the out-of-town people join the Chagigah faculty and the Chicago "core group" for this pre-camp evening. Do consider making this a part of your Chagigah experience. Also, if you wish to request home hospitality let Phil know by 10/15.

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS

Directions for those driving will be included with your confirmation. For your convenience, flights may be booked through Travel Service Corporation (1-800-634-2153). If you are flying to Milwaukee and need transportation to Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, you may wish to make arrangements with the Limousine Service of Oconomowoc (1-800-236-5450). Their fee is not included in your registration.

FEES AND REGISTRATION

The fee is based on your accommodation and length of stay. For the full weekend, the charge is:

DORMITORY CABINS - $280.00 PER PERSON

BAYIT/LODGE - $380.00 PER PERSON, 2 PER ROOM - THE LODGE & BAYIT ACCOMMODTIONS ARE FULL (applicants for these accommodations will be put on a wait list).

BAYIT/LODGE - $325.00 PER PERSON, 3 PER ROOM

SORKIN/TIFERET BEIT AM - $325.00 PER PERSON/ 2 PER ROOM

For those who can be with us only for 2 nights (Fri-Sat), we will accept dormitory-only registration at a rate of $250.00 per person. Fees cover room and board and are based on the living quarters assigned. Please remember that we have a limited number of semi-private accommodations. At this time, there are no spaces available in the Lodge or Bayit. Applicants for these accommodations will be put on a wait list. If we are not able to meet your preference, the fee will be adjusted accordingly. Priority for those requesting the Bayit/Lodge and Sorkin/Beit Am will be given to those who co-register with roommates. Applications and deposits from both participants are required in order to confirm a joint registration. We will of course try to find roommates for solo registrants requesting semi-private rooms. Assignments will be made on a space-available basis.

REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Pre-registration and confirmation from us are required. We can accept only 3 night or 2 night registrations; we regret that we will be unable to accept other types of registrations, walk-ins, guests or visitors.

Applications must be accompanied by a $100 deposit of which $35 is a non-refundable registration fee. The balance is due by October 10, 2001. After October 10, no refund will be made unless a suitable replacement is available. Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute reserves the right to cancel the program in whole or in part. In such case, all payments will be refunded accordingly.