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Academic Year | 2009-2010
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 HILLEL is proud to offer a
variety of programming and resources to help Jewish students from all over the Twin Cities explore and
celebrate their Jewish identity. In the spirit of 'going greener' we
bring you our on-line version of our annual newsletter.
This has
been an incredible year for Hillel, as programming remains vibrant and has
drawn record numbers of Jewish students consistently, all year, from
our opening BBQ with over 200 students, to regular Shabbat attendance climbing
to between 60 - 100 students, and everything in between. You
can check out our year in pictures to
get a taste of Hillel's exciting program offerings. By all
accounts, the number of Jewish students at the U of M is growing, and Hillel
wants to be there for them.
Like most
non-profits, Hillel is facing financial challenges. We have chosen to respond
as creatively as possible to double digit allocation decreases for the second
year in a row from major funding sources. We have reconfigured staff, which has also allowed us to help students
gain valuable work experience, and economized on other fixed costs as much as
we can in order to operate within our means yet still maintain attractive
programs and activities for the students. However, for an
institution like Hillel, cost-cutting only goes so far before the central
mission of the organization is impacted.
All of this
means that we have to rely more and more on our own sources of
support. Please take a few minutes to see the wonderful programming we
have offered our students this year, (visit www.ujews.com/adar to see the multiple offerings during Jewish Culture Month, which expanded this year from a week to a full month's worth of amazing programs!) and then read the words of our students to
learn the impact that Hillel has had on their lives and how we are helping to
shape the Jewish future, one person at a time. Since 60% of students
at the U stay in Minnesota, your support of Hillel is one way to ensure a
strong Jewish future for our community.
Thank you
for your continued and on-going support - and if you haven't supported Hillel
in the past, there's no time like the present! Please let us hear from
you. Your feedback is always welcome. Enjoy a restful and
relaxing summer!
-Sarah Routman, Executive Director
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There were no losers at
Semitic Idol V (Hillel's annual cantor's concert and fundraiser) on
April 29... only one big winner - HILLEL! Cantors Audrey Abrams, Sarah
Lipsett-Allison and Scott Buckner squared off to a crowd of almost 200
in American Idol style. New this year was a special student competition
held on-line in the weeks leading up to the concert. Recent graduate,
Deb Carneol won the competition and the opportunity to perform at the
concert! Judges John & Debbie Orenstein, Jerry Siegel and Jeff
Zuckerman provided comedic relief and the evening ended with a special
performance by student jazz combo Two Fifths Minus One. Special thanks
to Emcee, Jon Stone, and everyone who supported this event in any way,
thus, ensuring a thriving Hillel for years to come. If you are
interested in serving on a committee to plan Semitic Idol VI, contact
Sarah Routman at sroutman@umn.edu.
Visit
www.semiticidol.comto listen to our student competitors and get excited for next year's
concert already!
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Congratulations to Our New
Student Board: - President Michael Mauer*
- Vice President Mariya Leyderman
- Treasurer Mike Blyakher
*check out Michael's rapping abilities in the first ever Hillel Rap video made during Jewish Culture Month with special guest Matt Barr,
founder of Bible Raps. Also, look for your favorite Hillel
students in our other Hillel video made by Deb Carneol, student PR
intern for the year. Ambassadors:
- Ariel Biel
- Samantha Berenson
- Michelle Fogelson
- Mark Golob
- Zach Stern
- Jeremy Tecktiel
- Angela Urgorets
- Aylix Witz
To see some of the accomplishments of our previous board, check out our year in pictures!
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Who's Who at Hillel?
Professional Staff:
 Sarah Routman, Executive Director sroutman@umn.eduMike Kann, Engagement Associate mike@ujews.comAnnamarie Ronning, Office and Facilities Manager aronning@ujews.comKevin Watson, Communications Consultant kevin@ujews.comWe are happy to welcome new staff members to the Hillel team! Look for
exciting announcements in our fall newsletter of new student internship
positions that have been added to give students the opportunity to gain
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Year in Pictures
Hillel
Ambassadors Andy Stein, Yoni Saadi, Leah Wing and Lauren Gillman with some of
the completed birthday bags.
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Thank You to all our Donors & Volunteers!
Click the button below for a complete list:
Over 60% of graduates from the University of Minnesota stay in Minnesota. If you value the continuation of a strong Jewish community in Minnesota tomorrow, please support Hillel today.
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LIFE Goes On...
Once just a dream of Hillel Executive Director Sarah Routman, and community members Marcia Cohodes and Jerry Ingber, Hillel LIFE is now a successful reality.
This leadership initiative, funded by the graduates of the Minneapolis Wexner Heritage program aims to engage Jewish student leaders in study, create a bond among students and build a connection with the Twin Cities Jewish Community as students are exposed to and become aware of the vast resources available to them. By creating a program true to the Wexner vision, the hope is also to increase the visibility of Hillel in the community.
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Hillel Testimonials
Storytelling is essential to the Jewish
tradition. It is why we read the weekly Torah portion and why holidays
such as Passover, where we retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt
each year, continue to endure.
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BLU Crew
From Danny Uhlemann, rising senior:
"I decided to help create this initiative because I did not consciously
walk into Hillel my freshman year. I walked past it, but never bothered
to stop in. Rarely will students go out of their way to get involved
with something they may be unsure of. This is why the BLU Crew needs to exist. We are
the thread that connects the students who do not consciously come to
Hillel..."
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About Us
We at Hillel are dedicated to helping Jewish
students create a positive sense of Jewish identity
on their own terms. In addition to this, we serve
as a community resource for Jewish cultural and
educational programming to students of all faith backgrounds. We also enjoy long walks
on the beach and hamentashen, but not the poppyseed
ones.
email:
hillel@umn.edu
web:
ujews.com
phone: 612.379.4026 |
Hillel at the University of Minnesota is accredited by Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
and we thank our community partners: The
Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the United Jewish Fund and Council for their generous ongoing
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