THE MUSEUM OF IMAJEWNATION will be part of the JCC's grand opening of the Staenberg Family Complex Arts and Education Building in Creve Coeur scheduled for late February 2010.  The ambition of the museum is to engage people's imagination and encourage their interaction with Jewish culture.  Artists are challenged to create for display and possible sale works that respond to a specific question or theme. We will support their efforts with optional community workshops and classes to create a thriving environment for interactive learning and artistic expression.  Thousands of community members are anticipated to view each exhibit.  The first exhibit will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim.  Artists are invited to respond to the question:  "Have you ever heard a sound that could ease an angry heart?"  This exhibit challenges the artist to design a grogger and imagine the sounds that it can make.  For complete entry guidelines, visit the JCC website.

 

THE JEWISH FUND FOR HUMAN NEEDS is the vehicle of the organized Jewish community for allocating grants to St. Louis grassroots social service organizations that respond to the most basic of human needs. The JFHN funds agencies that provide medicine for the uninsured, food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, accessibility for the disabled, support for foster children and job training for the unemployed. On Sunday November 1, the Borders store in Brentwood is holding a Book Fair to benefit the JFHN. Shop anytime between 10 AM and 9 PM, and fifteen percent of your purchase will go to the JFHN. Just print out the coupon and present it to the cashier at the time of purchase. For more information about the JFHN, visit their website.

 

HUC-JIR is hosting open houses Oct. 25-26 in Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and New York. Ever considered becoming a
Rabbi, Cantor, Jewish Educator, Communal Professional, or Scholar? Want to learn more? Enjoy a day in the life of the
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion campus of your choice and see what your future could be. Free Registration. Home hospitality. Generous travel subsidies. Learn more on the HUC website.

 

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.

 

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 JEWISH NATIONAL FUND'S 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.