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St. Louis Hillel E-Newsletter Apr. 7, 2010 |
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Shabbat at Hillel: Friday, Apr. 9
Services begin at 5:45pm
Dinner begins at 7:15pm
Candlelighting is at 7:14pm
Reservations for Shabbat dinner are required! Please contact Bon Appetit at 314.935.7098 or through WebFood no later than Wednesday at noon.
Shabbat-In-A-Box
Host your own Shabbat in your dorm room or apartment. We provide the challah, grape juice, candles, and prayer guides to get you started. It's FREE! Click here to sign up! |
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 Holocaust Awareness Week
April 11-16, 2010
The persecution of the Jews in what is now called the Holocaust formally began 77 years ago in Germany, ending 13 years later. But antisemitism, intolerance, and hate have existed since long before 1933, and continue to exist today. From April 11 to 16, we will honor the memories and experiences of the victims of the Holocaust, as well as other victims of hate, by learning about genocide, intolerance, and courage.
Holocaust Flag Memorial and Reading of Victims' Names
Monday, Apr. 12 and Tuesday, Apr. 13
10:00am-4:00pm, Women's Building Lawn
SafeZones, An LGBT Awareness Event
Monday, Apr. 12, 6:00pm
Pride Suite (Room 300 in the Women's Building)
Conversation with a Rwandan Genocide Survivor
Tuesday, Apr. 13, 7:30pm
The Importance of Christian and Muslim Rescuers During the Holocaust
Wednesday, Apr. 14, 6:00pm
Siegle Hall L006
Featuring Stanlee Stahl, Executive Vice President of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous
Conversation with a Holocaust Survivor
Thursday, Apr. 15, 6:30pm
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 Current Events
Free Dinner, Free Thought with B'nai Amoona
Wednesday, Apr. 7
6:30pm free dinner, 7:00pm discussion
Hillel Library
Join Ari Kaiman, Rabbinic Intern at B'nai Amoona for a free kosher dinner and a discussion entitled, "Marriage, Kids, and Rabbis: A Conversation About Your Future and if Rabbis Should Have Any Say."
Faces of Israel Screening
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 7:00pm
Usra's Stageside
Join us as we screen the movie Faces of Israel, an exciting and interactive documentary intended for a wide audience, from shul-goers to university and high school students to unaffiliated members of the Jewish community. The film poses a series of questions on hot topics surrounding what it means to live in both a Jewish and democratic state. It answers these questions through interviews with Israelis ranging from openly gay secular university students to leaders in the Conservative movement to Ultra-Orthodox Jews, including exclusive footage with Israel's Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi. Stay afterward for discussion and some carb-heavy post-Passover refreshments!
Holocaust Survivor Rachel Miller
Thursday, Apr. 8, 7:00pm
Goldfarb 132
The GWB School of Social Work is bringing Holocaust survivor Rachel Miller to speak on campus in honor of Yom HaShoah. Kosher refreshments will be provided. E-mail jconnect@gwbmail.wustl.edu to reserve your place.
Takkana Ice Cream Benefit Night
Thursday, Apr. 8, 7:00-10:00pm
Ben & Jerry's in the Loop
Join us for some delicious ice cream and help support the Takkana Social Justice Fellows as we prepare for our trip to the Dominican Republic in May. 10% of all sales will directly benefit the Takkana Fellows.
Community Yom HaShoah Event
Sunday, Apr. 11, 4:00-6:00pm
BSKI (1107 E. Linden Ave.)
Resistance. Defiance. Courage. These are the themes marking the 2010 community-wide Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) at Brith Sholom Kneseth Israel. The annual event, sponsored by the St. Louis Holocaust Museum & Learning Center, commemorates one of the most tragic events in our history. Hundreds of St. Louisans will fill the BSKI sanctuary to honor the many forms of resistance sustained against Nazi oppression - from armed revolt to maintaining humanity and faith. St. Louis Survivors will share their personal testimonies. Other testimonies will be drawn from the St. Louis Holocaust Museum Oral History Project and read by volunteers. These stories all illustrate the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. If there is enough interest, Hillel will provide a bus for Wash U students to get to and from the event! You must RSVP to this invitation by Friday at noon if you would like to join us.
Holocaust Awareness Week
Apr. 11-16
See above for event dates, times, and locations.
Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger
Tuesday, Apr. 13, 7:00pm
Lambert Lounge in Mallinckrodt
Are you interested in learning more about anti-hunger/poverty efforts? Neil Salowitz, member of the Board of Directors for Mazon, will be speaking at Wash U about spreading awareness, and how you can help end these devastations. This will be an event you won't want to miss. If possible, please bring a canned item to donate. See you there! For more info, email Orli at orlipinsberg@yahoo.com.
Dipity Dough Sales for Takkana
Apr. 14-16, 11:00am-1:00pm
DUC Tables
The Takkana Social Justice Fellows will be tabling in the DUC and want you to buy some delicious Dipity Dough cookies to help send them to the Dominican Republic!
Social Activism with a Jewish TwistThursday, Apr. 15, 7:30pm Missouri History Museum, AT&T Room Anti-genocide activist Mark Hanis will speak about Genocide Past and Present, and ways for us to pursue Grassroots Activism. Mark Hanis is the Founder and President of the Genocide Intervention Network, the mission of which is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. As a grandchild of four Holocaust survivors, Mark has a deep understanding of individual persecution and of hope and opportunity. There is no cost for this event. Please RSVP to Stella at sbilbrey@jfedstl.orgno later than Apr. 8.
Roffman Family Day of Service
Sunday, Apr. 18, 12:00-3:00pm
Hillel
The Roffman Family Day of Service is a collaborative effort between the St. Louis Hillel at Washington University and Young Professionals Division of the Jewish Federation. Our goal is to engage all young Jewish adults in St. Louis in meaningful service projects. All projects will be at St. Louis Hillel, including: writing letters to the USO and Children's Hospital, sewing blankets for Crisis nursery, making toys for the Animal Protective Association, assembling soup mix for the St. Louis Food Panty, and more. Be sure to register here!
Community Against Poverty (CAP) Volunteer Fair
Sunday, Apr. 18, 3:00-5:00pm
Mallinckrodt
Head to campus after the Day of Service to hear keynote speaker Rev. E.G. Shields speak about the importance of working to reduce poverty. Then visit with dozens of organizations helping those living in poverty and find the volunteer opportunity right for you. Free and open to the public. Metered parking in and around the Washington U campus is free on Sundays. For more info, email Orli at opinsberg@jcrcstl.org. CAP is a coalition of faith-based and civic organizations convened by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and dedicated to the goal of reducing poverty.
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Community Celebration
Monday, Apr. 19, 6:00pm
St. Louis JCC (2 Millstone Campus Dr.)
Join the entire Jewish community for an Israeli style party celebrating Israel's 62nd year! Tal Sondak, one of Israel's up and coming musicians will be preforming! Enjoy an outdoor concert culminating with a professional fireworks display on the J ball fields. Come and enjoy kosher hot dogs and falafel and fun for the entire family. For more information, contact Rabbi Brad Horwitz at 314-442-3271.
Conversation with Rabbi Marc Angel
Monday, Apr. 19, 7:30pm
Hillel Library
Please join Rabbi Marc Angel for conversation and dessert. Rabbi Angel is the Rabbi emeritus of Congregation Shearith Israel, the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in New York City, and the director and founder of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals. |
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Opportunities
For more Opportunities, please visit our website at www.stlouishillel.org.
Arranged marriage, polygamy, female writers of Yiddish and Hebrew poetry, images of masculinity in the Midrash, gender in the Bible, and men and women in American Jewish culture-these topics and more form the subject matter of classes in Jewish Gender and Women's Studies at The Jewish Theological Seminary. Offered by The Graduate School of JTS, this unique interdisciplinary MA program appeals to students who are intrigued by questions about gender roles in contemporary Jewish communal life, Jewish history, and Judaism. To learn more about the program, click here. The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education of JTS is pleased to offer full-tuition fellowships for exceptional MA applicants for fall 2010. For more information on the MA program, visit the Davidson School website.
JDC is currently recruiting 2010-2011 Jewish Service Corps fellows to spend one year serving overseas! JDC's Jewish Service Corps (JSC) is a year-long, paid, professional opportunity for recent college graduates and young professionals to directly engage with the work of the world's largest Jewish humanitarian aid organization and actively fulfill the value of Jewish responsibility. JSC fellows are catalysts for change, creating innovative programs that respond to Jewish and humanitarian needs around the world. JDC offers placements in Israel, the overseas Diaspora Jewish communities, and countries where JDC has non-sectarian projects. Placements run for one full year, with most beginning in September 2010. Apply now online here. Deadline to apply is April 15. For more information, contact globalservice@jdc.org.
Do you like writing? Come learn from the best at the National Jewish Student Journalism Conference on May 19 in New York City! Presented by New Voices Magazine and the Jewish Student Press Service and hosted by Avanim, the literary journal of Columbia/Barnard Hillel, the Columbia Current and the NYU Jewish Voice, the conference features workshops and panels on campus Jewish publications, writing on Israel, and more! Registration fee is $40. For more information contact ben@newvoices.org or call 212.675.1168. Registration deadline is May 12. Register now here!
Volunteers for Israel offers you a unique, life-changing opportunity for adventure, new friendships, and mitzvot. You can make a difference for Israel - and have fun doing it! Experience Israeli life from the inside by spending 2-3 weeks working side-by-side with soldiers on an IDF base, capped by weekends of your own! Choose from among our regular programs offered throughout the year or our 2010 Summer International Youth Program, June 13-July 1 or July 4-July 22. For more details visit our website.
Hamerkaz invites you to fall in love with Israel all over again this summer! Only $499 - includes hotels and airfare! May 23-June 8. You are still eligible even if you have done Birthright! For more info and to apply go to visit this website or contact zvi@ujewashu.com.
Nishmah and the JCC are proud to present Reality 2010, a one day conference devoted to women's health and wellness. This amazing event will feature over 20 speakers and workshops touching on everything from "sexuality through the life cycle" to "choosing the course of your life's journey". From food, fitness and homeopathic remedies, this conference is devoted to all women throughout all stages of life. The conference will feature an inspiring keynote address by journalist and New York Times best-selling author, Peggy Orenstein, highlighting the importance of women's relationships through the telling of our stories and their impact on women's emotional health. Finally, the conference will also feature a Health & Wellness Expo that will provide all of us with necessary information as we journey together through life. $60 for students for the full day. If you are interested in attending only the lunch and keynote speaker, contact hillel@stlouishillel.org for rates. For more info visit the Nishmah or JCC websites.
DOROT is accepting applications for summer internships! DOROT is a non-profit organization on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, which seeks to enhance the lives of Jewish and other elderly through a dynamic partnership of volunteers, professionals, and elders - and to foster mutually beneficial interaction between the generations. See a flyer outlining the program here. For more info and to apply, visit the website or contact Sima Kelner at skelner@dorotusa.org. |
Classifieds
For more Classifieds, please visit our website at www.stlouishillel.org.
Looking to sell a used-car? I am a Wash U student, looking to buy a car (any type) to use next fall. I could buy the car anytime between now and August. Thank you! Please contact me at jessicachizen@gmail.com.
Looking for a babysitter for 2 year old twin toddlers. Mondays from 9am-1pm preferred. Starting as soon as possible! $15 per hour. Sitter will need transportatoin to house. Please email me at laurenleivnson@sbcglobal.net if interested. (Posted 3/15) |
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