JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL of St. Louis is currently seeking applicants for the position of 2009-2010 academic year MAZON Hunger Fellow to engage in anti-hunger and anti-poverty activism both on campus and in the larger community.  Fellow will work 12-15 hours per week from approximately November 1, 2009 through May 2010, with breaks for final exam periods and periods when school is not in session.  The Fellow selected will arrange a specific work schedule with his or her supervisor at the JCRC.  A stipend in the amount of $2500 will be provided to the Fellow.  Fellow also will travel to Dallas, Texas from February 20-23, 2010 to attend the 2010 Plenum of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs.  Travel, lodging and registration for the Plenum will be paid for as part of the Fellowship.  Requirements: 1. Must be current sophomore or junior; 2. Must be willing to organize at least one program on campus to engage young Jews in an anti-poverty advocacy campaign or program; 3. Must be willing to organize a Hunger Shabbat program for college students; 4. Must have strong background and interest in social justice work.  Interested candidates should forward a resume, list of at least two references, and statement of interest no later than Monday, Oct. 12 at 11am  to Gail Wechsler, Director of  Domestic Issues/Social Justice at the JCRC of St. Louis.  Please submit application electronically to gwechsler@jcrcstl.org.  Applicants also should indicate three possible dates and times available to be interviewed during the week of Oct. 12, including at least one possible interview time during regular business hours, between 9am and 5pm.

 

AMNON RUBINSTEIN, a leading scholar on constitutional law in Israel, will discuss Western culture and Israeli law in free public lectures Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 at Washington University in St. Louis. Rubinstein, a longtime member of the Israeli parliament and founding dean of the nation's top-ranked law school, is a recipient of the prestigious "Israel Prize" for his work on constitutional law. Read more here.

 

THE HAZON FOOD CONFERENCE is the only place in the world where farmers and rabbis, nutritionists and chefs, vegans and omnivores come together to explore the dynamic interplay of food, Jewish traditions, and contemporary life. This year's conference runs Dec. 24-27 in Monterey Coast, CA. Programming highlights include: Modern Kashrut; Vegetarian Chef Round Table; Healthy Food for Healthy Kids; Culture and Identity, A Changing of Ethnic Foodways in Israel; Intro to Jewish Fasting; Jewish Female Farmers Panel; and more! The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 12. For more info or to register, visit the conference website.

 

DO THE WRITE THING: The Hagshama Student Program at the GA runs November 8 -11, 2009 in Washington, D.C.  Every year Hagshama gives 30-40 North American Jewish undergraduate and graduate students an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the international journalism world.  Students meet with Prime Ministers, Chiefs of Staff, Secretaries of State and some of the premier journalists from across the globe.  The focus?  Israel.  The Do the Write Thing program is a partnership between the Hagshama Department of the World Zionist Organization and the Israeli Prime Minister's office.  Each student receives a grant to cover all the expenses at the GA. Application deadline is Oct. 8. Get more info here.

 

KESHER FALL CONVENTION 2009 will be held October 23-25 at Indiana University.  Come spend the weekend in Bloomington with other Reform Jewish college students from all over the US and Canada!  Highlights of the event include: drafting the first ever Kesher Constitution; fun social activities such as laser tag and a BBQ; exciting workshops and programs; spirited Shabbat services and Havdallah experience; the chance to get to know dozens of college students from coast to coast. For more information and to register, visit the Convention website!
 

ETGAR 36 is looking for Wash U students who enjoy travel, politics, history, and working with teens - and would like to get paid to do all four! Etgar 36, a summer travel program for Jewish teens, is looking for staff. Etgar 36 offers cross-country journeys in which teens develop their American and Jewish identities as well as become empowered to get involved politically and socially. As a staff member, you will be able to see America and help develop the future leadership of the American Jewish community - and you will get paid to do it. Previous work with youth and involvement with youth groups/summer camp a plus. Applicants must be rising juniors or older, and should be in good physical shape. For more information and to apply for a staff position, visit the Etgar 36 website or contact Jonah Lowenfeld at jonah@etgar.org.

JERUSALEM ONLINE UNIVERSITY has a new session starting Oct. 19! Experience 3000 years of Jewish wisdom from the comfort of your laptop! JOU is a unique course with a fascinating blend of Jewish history, ethics and culture. Students receive $100 upon completion of the online videos and live events. Apply by Oct. 18 online or contact rickah@ujewashu.com.

 

THE CLEVELAND HILLEL FOUNDATION is sponsoring a paid summer internship program for college students who will be sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Fall 2010. The program will run June 14-August 6, 2009.  Students are placed for internships based on skills and interests at local businesses and non-profits.  Interns work four days per week and participate in educational and social programming with Hillel on Fridays.  There are also opportunities for movie nights, concerts, restaurant dinners, and other events.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the final application dealine is February 1, 2010. An in-person interview between November 1 and February 1 is required for admission.  For more information, check out the Cleveland Hillel website or contact Ilana Shafran Mandel at ishafran@clevelandhillel.org.

 

REGISTRATION FOR ASB 2010 is now open! Sign up today to have the spring break of a lifetime!  Over the past four years, hundreds of young adults, ages 18-30, have chosen to forgo their typical vacations and travel with Jewish National Fund's Alternative Spring Break.  The weeklong community service trip during March gives students and young professionals the opportunity to get their hands dirty and experience Israel from a new perspective.  The trip - full of hard work, hikes, educational programming, interactions with local Israeli's and an incredible amount of fun -  will connect you to the land and people.  Trips depart the weeks of March 7, March 14 and March 21!  For additional information and to register visit our website at www.jnf.org/asb.

 

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.