CONTRIBUTE TO A NEW BOOK on Jewish college students! Rabbi Jeff Salkin, who has written numerous books on Jewish spirituality (especially bar/bat mitzvahs) is writing a book on how Jewish college students struggle with various Jewish issues. He is inviting students at Wash U to participate in this project. If you are interested in participating, please click here to take a brief survey. It will take no longer than five minutes.

 

SONGLEADER BOOT CAMP 2010 at the St. Louis JCC will focus on songleading and teaching techniques to be used in educating, entertaining, and inspiring Jewish communities in both formal and informal settings, crossing religious denominations from the classroom, to camping, to youth group and beyond. Participants must have at least 1-year of songleading experience. Fees vary. Apply ASAP by downloading the application and more information here.

 

ORGANIZE to change the world! The Jewish Organizing Initiative (JOI) is accepting applications for our year-long, paid fellowship program in Boston. JOI builds a vibrant, pluralistic community of Jewish young adults (ages 21-30) who learn the theory and practice of community organizing, explore their Jewish identity together, and become leaders in the pursuit of social justice. JOI fellows are placed in jobs that address a wide range of issues, including the environment, civil rights, health care, and interfaith work. For more information, visit the website, e-mail rherst@jewishorganizing.org, or call 617.350.9994. Application due March 12.

 

ALL-GREEK SPRING BREAK in Israel for free! Join fraternity and sorority members from around the country for a week of volunteering and exploring in Israel during your spring break! Complete your chapter philanthropy and service requirements by participating in this program to raise money for charity and make a great impact on the Israeli population in need, all while deepening your connection to Israel and your fellow Greeks. Spots are available for the weeks of March 6-14  and March 13-21. Click here to sign up, or contact ashapero@israelcc.org for more information.

 

THE INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE is searching for interfaith leaders! Apply now to the 2010-11 class of IFYC Fellows! The Fellows Alliance is a year-long paid fellowship program open to current undergraduates who are committed to organizing interfaith activities and making interfaith cooperation a social norm on their campuses. IFYC provides mentorship, a stipend, skill-based trainings, a network of peer colleagues, an alumni network, access to a national network of interfaith organizers and partner organizations, and professional development opportunities. Current undergraduate student leaders from diverse religious and philosophical traditions who are committed to interfaith action on their campuses are encouraged to apply. Learn about the program and apply here. Application deadline is Mar. 15.

 

SUMMER IN CHICAGO? Be a Lewis Summer Intern! Gain work experience this summer in Chicago in journalism, marketing, accounting, development, political advocacy, human resources, public relations, grant writing, educational programming, and direct service with children, the elderly, etc. Opportunities are available at the Illinois Holocaust Center, Spertus, EZRA, Response Center, JUF and more! Apply now for 26 paid work/study Lewis Summer Internships in agencies and departments of the Chicago Jewish Federation. Apply online on the website. To schedule an interview, e-mail lsip@juf.org or call 312.444.2868. Application deadline is Feb. 26.

 

ECORIDE 2010 is a community bike-ride fundraiser taking place May 16, 2010, that supports the Kayam Farm at Pearlstone in Reisterstown, MD. If you live in the Maryland, DC, Virginia area, then you can take part in this amazing bike ride to inspire ecological responsibility! The ride supports the organization's efforts to inspire social and ecological responsibility through hands-on Jewish agricultural education. They are the most active Jewish educational farm in the country, welcoming almost 3,000 participants each year, but they need support from people like you to continue this innovative and important work. To register to be a part of or find out more about the ECORIDE, click here. And to learn more about Kayam Farm, click here.