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ChaiLights
From St. Louis Hillel
Monday, May 2, 2011 |
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Congratulations to All of our Graduating Seniors!!
See below in Current Events for info about the upcoming
Commencement Open House. |
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Last Shabbat of the Semester at Hillel | |
Friday, May 6
Services at 5:45pm, Dinner at 7:00pm
Sponsored by the Jewish Student Union
- Dinner will be FREE, and no reservations are required! -
Join us for a very special FREE dinner for the last Shabbat of the semester! Say goodbye to your friends before you leave campus for the summer, help us recognize several outstanding students who received awards at our Annual Meeting last month, and congratulate the members of Wash U's National Championship-Winning Hillel Basketball Team!
Also, meet our very special guest, Ruby Litwack - the adorable 3-month-old daughter of our Director of Engagement, Jessica. And help us wish Jessica a fond farewell as she moves onto a new chapter of her professional life!
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In St. Louis for the Summer? Looking for Work? Hillel Needs Your Help! |
St. Louis Hillel at Washington University is seeking part-time summer help to assist with 2 projects. One is database work to include mainstreaming entries and updating records. This project requires familiarity with databases, 100% accuracy in data entry and strict confidentiality. The second is building renovation and move preparation. This project requires good organizational skills, familiarity with Hillel programming and the physical ability to carry 50lbs up and down stairs. Projects may begin May 23 and continue through August 19. Work schedule is flexible within Hillel's office hours. Compensation will be hourly.
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| Current Events |
-- Ta Shma: Come and Learn! - A Daughter's Recitation of Kaddish
Tuesday, May 3, 7:30pm, Bais Abraham Congregation (6910 Delmar Blvd.)
The recitation of the mourner's kaddish for a deceased parent stands at the heart of the Jewish bereavement experience, motivated by a strong sense of parental honor and duty. While traditionally this public recitation has been seen as the son's responsibility, the possibility of a daughter reciting kaddish for a deceased parent is not a modern concept. The halakhic literature speaks to questions which include: May a daughter recite kaddish? May she recite kaddish alone or only in conjunction with a man? Must she recite kaddish aloud or only quietly? Come learn the sources that address these questions, and more. Special Guest Speaker Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld. Admission is free, and everyone (men and women alike) are welcome!
-- Open House at Rabbi Andy's
Saturday, May 7, 5:00-7:00pm
-- Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
Tuesday, May 10, 1:30-3:30pm, DUC Courtyard
Take a quick study break to join the Hillel staff for some Israeli snacks and celebrate Israel's Independence.
-- Community Service Office Senior Brunch
Saturday, May 14, 11:00am-12:00pm (remarks at 11:40am), Brookings Quad
We know community service played an important role in your life at Wash U. What role will it play as you graduate and enter a new community? Please join the Community Service Office for a free HOT breakfast and a brief introduction to opportunities to connect with service-minded alumni through the Gephardt Alumni Service Council. There will be coffee & OJ, cheesy eggs, potatoes, fruit, bagels, and muffins before the Senior Week service project. Whether or not you can serve the Lou, please join us for brunch! If you can't make the breakfast, but want more info on the Gephardt Alumni Service Council, visit the Community Service Office website.
-- Commencement Open House
Friday, May 20, 12:30-2:00pm, Hillel
Join us in honoring the graduating class of 2011! Seniors, their families, and alumni are invited to attend. Kosher refreshments will be served. No reservations are required. Make a tribute to a friend or to leave a lasting legacy by clicking here.
-- Community Clothing Drive for NCJW Aviva, a group of young Jewish women in sororities who are committed to Jewish values and community service, is sponsoring a drive for the Kids Community Closet, run by the National Council of Jewish Women. Kids Community Closet delivers new clothing directly to hundreds of students each year. As determined by a teacher, administrator or social worker, children in crisis or emergency situations receive as needed clothing, outerwear, underwear and socks. Anyone can participate in this drive by contributing through the online registry. This allows you to go online from anywhere and purchase items to be shipped free of charge. Later this semester, Aviva and the National Council of Jewish Women will present all of the clothing to the schools. Please follow these instructions to participate in the drive: 1) Click on the link: Kids Community Closet Registry. 2) Shop around the registry to find items that you'd like to purchase. 3) Once you've added all of your items to your shopping bag, click on "shopping bag" at top right. 4) During the checkout process, select "ship to store" and follow the prompts until you get to the list of stores in the St. Louis Area. 5) Select the second store - West County. 6) Continue with the online instructions. |
| Rabbi Corner |
Rabbi Andy Kastner, The Silk Foundation Campus Rabbi
-- Running With Rabbi Andy
Start your morning off with a run and some good conversation. Meet on Wednesdays at 8:30am at the Clocktower on the South 40 for a run with Rabbi Andy. Depending on the day, we'll head on a 3-5 mile route through Forest Park or some of the beautiful neighborhoods near campus.
-- The Hows and Whys of What We Do: Jewish Life Deconstructed
For all of these years I never knew why Jews have the custom of putting salt on challah at Shabbat dinner, what the significance is of the choreography of the prayer service or why we put a mezuzah on our doors. Join this guided discussion to uncover and understand the significance of the whats and whys of being Jewish. We will meet on Mondays at 6:00pm in the DUC Millstone Lounge (entrance near Forsyth). |
| Opportunities | |
-- Jewish Women International, the leading organization championing the security of women and girls, promoting healthy relationships and economic independence through innovative programs, advocacy and philanthropic initiatives, is in search of an Executive Associate. The Executive Associate will perform a variety of duties associated with the daily operation of the office, will provide administrative and organizational support to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees, and will support the Director of Finance in the administration of the organization's headquarters, including personnel, facilities, and support services. For a more detailed job description and application info, please click here.
-- The Germany Close Up Fellowship - American Jews Meet Modern Germany is an initiative created to enrich transatlantic dialogue and provide Jewish American students and young professionals in their twenties and early thirties with an opportunity to experience modern Germany up close and personally. A generous government scholarship covers more than two thirds of participation costs, which leaves a participation fee of $820 per person. The purpose of the program is to allow participants to gain their own perspective on Germany through individual experience. The 10-day program between June 21 and 30 will enable participants to experience Berlin's vibrant multicultural life, encounters with the thriving Jewish community of Germany today, visit former East Germany, the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and experience other key historical sites and other cultural venues. Applications are due Sunday, May 15. For more info, visit the website.
-- The Amir Project is in need of Lead Farmers for this summer! Amir is an organization that utilizes experiential environmental education to ignite the intellectual, social, and emotional development of youth. Through providing comprehensive educational gardening programs to various camps, schools, and communities, we teach children about issues of social justice such as world hunger, sharing limited resources, and the interrelatedness of all beings. The Amir lead farmer is responsible for the implementation and execution of the Amir Project at a summer camp. Each lead farmer must be a charismatic, energetic, and creative indivdual passionate about informal education and youth development. For a flyer outlining the position, click here. To apply, contact founder and recent Wash U grad David Fox at dmfox@amirproject.org. Additionally, The Amir Project is entered in a voting competition to win $100,000 through the Jewish Federation. Please support David and Amir by voting here.
-- Maryville University is accepting applications for a part-time (contract employee) Jewish Programming Facilitator as part of a Kranzberg Foundation Grant. This individual reports to the Director of Campus Ministry and Community Service and will work with the Maryville Jewish Student Union to build a core group of engaged Jewish students as well as providing regular programming and presence on campus. Additional duties include working with other area universities to support Jewish student programming. The position runs April 2011 through May 2012 excluding June-July, with continuation pending further funding. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree, and have knowledge and experience of Jewish holidays, laws, customs and traditions as well as trends in Jewish programming and networking on college campuses. Must also have strong knowledge of social networking, and preferably experience in programming with young adults/college students preferred. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Steve DiSalvo, Director of Campus Ministry and Community Service at sdisalvo@maryville.edu.
-- Tikkun Olam in Tel Aviv-Jaffa offers Jewish English-speaking college graduates from around the world the opportunity to spend 5 or 10 months volunteering and studying in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, with a focus on Coexistence or Social Action. Applications are now being accepted! Visit the website for more information.
-- Apply now for the Kohn Summer Internship Program 2011. This innovative 8-week program provides college undergrads who are San Francisco Bay Area residents (even if you attend college elsewhere) the opportunity to work in Jewish communal service and receive a $2500 stipend. In your professional placement at a leading Bay Area Jewish communal agency, you will gain valuable work experience and receive supervision and mentoring from Jewish community leaders. Apply online at the JVS website.
-- The Marilyn and Sigi Ziering Brandeis Collegiate Institute (BCI) is an intensive experience in Jewish learning, culture and community offered to young adults, ages 18 to 26, at our summer camp in Southern California. It is a 26-day exploration of self and Judaism within a safe, pluralistic environment, bringing together young Jews from all over the world with some of our people's most compelling, talented scholars and artists to experience the multifaceted aspects of Jewish life, culture, nature and community. BCI 2011 will take place from June 21 to July 17. For more information and to apply, visit the website. And for a first-hand account of the BCI experience, feel free to contact our own Jewish Student Life Coordinator Rayna Schaff at 314-935-9044 or rayna@stlouishillel.org! |
| Classifieds | |
-- I'm seeking roommates/boarders for my 4-bedroom home in U City. Must be female, shomer Shabbos and kashrus. My house is in walking distance to all U City shuls, rooms are all furnished. I'm a 56-year old widow, and will be a full-time student at George Warren Brown in the fall. I do have a small, friendly dog (doesn't shed). Other pets are negotiable, if they get along with this one. Gardening is possible here, as I'm only using a small part of available backyard. I'm thinking that rent will be $350-$375/month, and I will be seeking up to 2 roommates. Please contact me (Pat Harris) at 314-727-2811, 314-704-6655, or pnharris115@gmail.com.
-- Incoming MBA student looking to take over lease on 1-bedroom apartment near the Danforth Campus beginning in mid-summer. If you have an apartment available or know of someone who does, please contact James at 646-675-5464 or appel3@gmail.com.
-- Interested in teaching Judaics and/or Hebrew at a unique and caring congregation? Are you available to work on Saturday mornings and/or Wednesday afternoons during the school year? Central Reform Congregation is staffing for next school year and would love to meet you before the summer break. If you are interested, contact Essie Mitchell at essie@centralreform.org or 314-361-1564 ext. 118.
-- For Sale: 2006 Chevy Cobalt - 2-door, royal blue. In very good condition, currently has 45,600 miles. Air-conditioning, single-disc CD player, and front airbags. No power locks or windows. New tires in December 2010, new paint in March 2011. Owner is moving on May 23 after graduation and will need the car until May 22. Asking $7,500. Please contact Nicole Miller at nmiller917@gmail.com or 248-302-5375 for more info, pictures, or if you'd like to set up a time to meet and see the car!
-- BSKI is in search of an A Capella Shabbat Leader. Position requires the ability to lead and perform A Capella arrangements of the Kabbalat Shabbat service with the BSKI A Capella Choir and to train and rehearse with choir members as needed. E-mail resume to paula@e-bski.org or call Paula at 314-725-6230 for more information.
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St. Louis Hillel
6300 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Accredited by Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
A Beneficiary Agency of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis |
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