BUSINESS IN ISRAEL - IB 400I is a course offering for the spring semester. The course will meet in the first half of the semester, studying about Israel, its history, culture, and various business industries. Over spring break, students will participate in a 10 day immersion trip to Israel for the class. Upon their return, students will work on research papers and a comparative analysis of the differences between industries in the US and Israel.  The trip will allow students to retain their Birthright eligibility.  The cost of the land portion of the trip is $2,070, which includes, transportation, hotels, meals, tour guides, and tips.  Students are responsible for their own airfare. You may view the course syllabus here. Interested students should contact Dr. Steve Malter as soon as possible at 314-935-7159 or malter@wustl.edu.

 

HILLEL'S SPRING ENGAGEMENT INTERNSHIP might be for you! Are you studying abroad in Buenos Aires in Spring 2010?  Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you looking for ways connect to BA's local culture? Then apply now to intern with Hillel's Global Campus Initiative (GCI).  GCI Interns network with other Jewish study abroad students in Buenos Aires and build connections to local Jewish students through community service, holiday celebration, and other programs. Interns receive a stipend and programming budget. Find more info and the GCI application on the sidebar here. Also look for GCI in BA on Facebook. Applications are due Nov. 20.

 

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.

 

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.