BAIS ABRAHAM invites you to Educating from the Earth, a special Shabbaton program to kick off their community vegetable garden! Friday, Mar. 5: Carlebach davening at 5:45pm, followed by a delicious meal and "Gardens of Delight: The Idea of the Garden in Jewish Thought," a study session with biblical, midrashic, and mystical texts. $14. Saturday, Mar. 6: Shacharit services at 9am where Nati Passow will give a d'var Torah on the growing movement of young Jews who are engaging in agricultural work, followed by a Lunch and Learn "How a Tiny People on a Big Planet Can Make an Enormous Difference." $12. After Shabbat at 8pm, come view the film "The Garden," which tells the story of the largest urban farm in the United States. Sunday, Mar. 7: We will start working in the garden, rain or shine! Everyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Mar. 2, at 314.721.3030 or www.baisabe.com.

 

GREEK BIRTHRIGHT registration is now open for anyone to apply for a seat on the trips this summer! Our signature trip, Greeks Rush Israel, is tentatively set for June 6-16, and includes all of the amazing Birthright activities like camel rides in the desert, jeep tours of the Golan Heights, nights out in Tel Aviv and a visit to the Western (or Wailing) Wall in Jerusalem. As an added bonus, the Greek trip includes a half-day of volunteer work and special Greek programs as well! Come see Israel for the first time with your fraternity brothers and sorority sisters by registering here.

 

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.

 

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.