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St. Louis Hillel E-Newsletter Sept. 21, 2009 |
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Shabbat
Sept. 25
At Hillel
Services begin at 5:45pm.
Dinner begins at 7:15pm.
Register for dinner with Bon Appetit online or by calling 314- 935-7098. Reservations required by Wednesday at noon.
Shabbat-In-A-BoxHost your own Shabbat in your dorm room or apartment. We provide the challah, grape juice, candles, and prayer guides to get you started. It's FREE! Click here to sign up! | |
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New Beginnings: Sin and Repentance in 5770
Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:00pm
Lambert Lounge, on the 2nd floor of Mallinckrodt
With the Jewish new year underway, come discuss how traditional views of sin and repentance relate to modern students on a college campus.
Hosted by our Jewish Student Life Coordinator Rayna Schaff. Light refreshments will be provided.
 High Holidays with Hillel
Check out our full online schedule of services for info about upcoming events, meals, and special guest speakers for Yom Kippur and Sukkot. |
 Hillel Current Events
Monday Night Learning
Monday, Sept. 21
8:30-10:00pm in DUC 233
Bring a chevruta (a friend - so you can study in pairs), or come alone and we'll find you one. Bring something you'd like to study, or we can help you with that too! Snacks will be provided.
New Beginnings: Sin and Repentance in 5770
Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:00pm
Lambert Lounge on the 2nd floor of Mallinckrodt
Come discuss how traditional views of sin and repentance relate to modern students on a college campus.
Stand for Freedom in Iran Rally
Thursday, Sept. 24 at 12:00pm
Jewish Federation Kopolow Building
Come join St. Louisans in standing for Human Rights and Freedom. As Iran's President Ahmadinejad addresses the U.N. General Assembly, we'll gather to call for: An end to limitations on freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press. An immediate end to human rights abuses, the release of demonstrators from prisons, and protection for minority communities. Full compliance and cooperation by Iran with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Security Council resolutions. An end to incitement to genocide and support for terrorism. Contact Heather Paperner at 314-442-3770 for information regarding rides to/from the event.
Erev Yom Kippur
Sunday, Sept. 27
Pre-Yom Kippur Dinner: 5:00-6:30pm, Mallinckrodt Food Court**
Conservative Services: 6:30-8:30pm, Hillel Auditorium
Reform Services: 6:30-8:00pm, May Auditorium in Simon Hall
Yom Kippur
Monday, Sept. 28
Conservative Services: 9:30am-2:00pm, Hillel Auditorium
Reform Services: 10am-12:00pm, May Auditorium in Simon Hall
Concluding Services (Cons. and Ref.): 5:45-7:30pm, Hillel Auditorium
Break the Fast: 7:33pm, Hillel
**Please register for dinner with Bon Appetit online or by calling 314-935-7098. Reservations required by Wednesday at noon. | |
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Opportunities
For more on-going Opportunities, please visit www.stlouishillel.org.
LIFE is a nine-month international leadership development program in Israel and India for 21-30 year old Israelis and Jewish people from around the world. The next LIFE Program begins on October 13, 2009 and a few spots remain available. For more information and to apply, visit www.LIFEprogram.org or e-mail LIFE Director Yonatan Glaser at yonatan@btzedek.org.il.
THE RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL COLLEGE is now accepting applications to the 5770/2009 RRC Institute for Prospective Rabbinical Students November 11-13. Attend classes, daven with us, meet our students and faculty. Find out if rabbinical school is right for you. The Institute is free. Travel subsidies to Philadelphia and home hospitality are available.Participation is by application and invitation only. Applications deadline is October 5th. Have questions? Need an application? Contact Rabbi Amber Powers, Dean of Admissions and Recruitment, at 215-576-0800, ext. 123 or admissions@rrc.edu. |
Classifieds
The Cedars at the JCA is always looking for volunteers to visit with the residents or entertain. Do you play an instrument, have a talent or can keep up a conversation? Please contact Judy Pontello at 314-754-2160 or Judith.Pontello@cedarsjca.com, or Matt Cohen at 314-754-2127 or Matthew.Cohen@cedarsjca.com. (Posted 9/8)
Are you available on Wednesday from 4 pm-6 pm? Do you love teaching or always wanted to try it? Central Reform Congregation is looking for you!! Join our learning community as our 3rd-6th graders learn about Torah, Values, Teamwork and Mitzvot! Work with our new curriculum and plan with other teachers. Expect small classes and large rewards!! We also meet on Shabbat from 10 am-12 noon, if you are up for the challenge. Contact Essie Mitchell at (314) 361-1564 ext. 118 or e-mail essie@centralreform.org. (Posted 9/8)
The Shaare Shalom Religous School needs a teacher or two. The school meets Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Shaare Zedek and Sundays from 10:00 - 12:00 noon at BSKI. Anyone who is interested should contact Michael Raileanu at MRaileanu613@gmail.com or at the Shaare Shalom office at (314) 725-6230. (Posted 9/8)
Female student looking for female roommate for a 2-bedroom kosher apartment on Westgate at $300/month plus utilities. Call Hana with any questions or inquiries at (425) 829-3145. (Posted 9/1)
Babysitter wanted! Family lives in U-City and has an adorable 16-month-old boy and a dog. Occasionally needed for weekend nights. Prefer that the sitter has transportation to get to/from our home. We would love to hear from you! Please contact us at kevinalehrer@gmail.com. (Posted 9/1) |
| St. Louis Hillel
A Beneficiary Agency of the St. Louis Jewish Federation.
A Foundation of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. |
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