The Shabbat Scoop 

Wanna know what we're serving at the next two Shabbat dinners?  Look no further...

 

Friday, January 20, 2012:  7:00 College Hall

Chinese Toss Salad

BBQ Short Ribs

Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

Rosemary Roasted Potato

Teriyaki Vegetables

Cannoli

 

Friday, January 27. 2012: 7:00 McMillan Cafe

Chinese Cabbage Salad

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato

Jasmine Rice

Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Cookies 

"The 10 Questions that Changed the Jewish World" with Rabbi Andy 

Bais Abraham Congregation presents this thought-provoking series of classes on four Wednesday nights in January and February with Rabbi Andy Kastner. 

The sessions run from January 18 - February 15 (no session Feb. 8) from 8:00-9:00 p.m. 

All are welcome to join!

Weekday Services 

Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. - Lee Library, South 40

Monday - Friday at 8:00 a.m. - Lee Basement, South 40

Social Change Grants 

Click here for more information:  http://communityservice.wustl.edu/grants/ 

Opportunities 

The Youth Department at Congregation B'nai Amoona is looking for Advisors! The USY program meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m. There is one Friday or Saturday evening program a month.  The group also travels within the Emtza Region for Kinnusim and Conventions. B'nai Amoona is looking for high energy people that love working with teenagers.  Social action and social justice are a top priority for the Youth Program. 

Work Hard, Play Hard, Make a Difference!  Do something fun, productive and meaningful with your summer!  Don't pass up this opportunity to work alongside and learn from nationally renowned head coaches.

(561) 208-1650. 

Learn about the Rabbinical School and The School of Jewish Music at Hebrew College - February 12-13, 2012

The Rabbinical School and The School of Jewish Music at Hebrew College invite you to join us for an exciting prospective student event Sunday, February 12 at 4pm through Monday, February 13.  Ta Sh'ma, which means "come and hear," welcomes aspiring rabbis and cantors to this retreat where you will get a taste of the vibrant, pluralistic learning experience at Hebrew College. 

The international MA in Jewish Studies at Tel Aviv University (in English) invites applicants for two merit-based scholarships of $5000 each to qualified international students for 2012-2013 academic year.  Scholarships will be awarded by an academic committee.

Candidates must complete the program application by March 15th.  To find out more information, please contact Emilie Levy at majes@post.tau.ac.il.  

June 12 - June 17, 2012 - $100 Early Bird Discount

This year's seminar will celebrate Chai 18th year with a super-enhanced program that will include celebrity speakers, a Shabbat retreat and partnership with a whole host of organizational and corporate sponsors.

Internships & Fellowships 

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) in San Francisco offers The Kohn Program as an opportunity for students who are San Francisco Bay Area residents (even if they attend college elsewhere) to work at leading Jewish nonprofit agencies for 8 weeks over the summer, gain exposure to important issues in the Jewish community, gain tangible workplace skills, hear from Bay Area Jewish leadership and build community with their peers.  Interns are paid a $2500 stipend. The summer program runs from June 22nd - August 17, 2012.

Classifieds

The Crown Center is looking for a student to interact with staff and residents in working to improve marketing efforts. The person should be interested in and enjoy working with a senior population.  A highly motivated, personable individual to obtain email addresses and help to implement their use for marketing purposes. This part-time job will be temporary, up to 10 hours per week.  The project should be completed by May 2012.  The pay is $9/hour.  All work will take place at Crown Center. 

Please send your resume and letter of interest to Ms. Randi Schenberg at rschenberg@crowncenterstl.org. 

A University City family is looking for someone to watch their two, fun boys (age 3 1/2 and 8 months) on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.  This will be on MOST Wednesdays.

Apartment for Rent for Student - $450/month (Available 1/1/2012)

Nicely renovated, Third Floor Unfurnished Apartment in a Lovely Home near Washington University

Click here for a full rental details!  Contact Debra at dshatoff@sbcglobal.net or (314) 576-5503 for more information.

Adamah Adventures is an outdoor adventure summer camp for teems in the Atlanta and Southeast region.  Teens spend three weeks out on a trek-camping, mountain biking, river rafting, hiking and more. All of this is done within the context of a Jewish environment. Adamah Adventures is looking for staff who believe in the mission, have a passion for working with teens and love being outdoors! See full position description.

Summer treks take place in June and July.  There are options for working both the full and part of summer.  They also run two-week adventure camps, which you can add on to your contract.

Around the Community  

The Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library's Winter Film Series will debut with a screening of The Debt, an espionage thriller, filmed on location in Tel Aviv, Budapest and the U.K.  The film will be shown at the Jewish Federation Kopolow Building, 12 Millstone Campus Drive.

 

Weidenbaum Center Conference Room, Seigle Hall 170

Courts, Coercion, and Culture: The Meaning of Religion in Public Spaces Co-sponsored by the John C. Danforth Center on Religion & Politics