Goucher Builds 
For many years, Goucher Hillel has sponsored alternative spring break trips to other areas of the country and the world so that our students can take part in tikkun olam, fixing the world. This year, we are bringing the focus home to Baltimore with Goucher Builds. Goucher Builds is a year-long experience (2012-2013) culminating in a multifaith service-learning program in Baltimore City over spring break with a focus on housing issues. As members of Goucher Builds, students will volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in the Sandtown neighborhood. Participants will have a high degree of input in the planning of the trip, choosing among amazing speakers, tours and resources. Through this trip, students will learn about issues of housing and homelessness from key community leaders, explore the intersections of faith and social justice, and gain the skills to become agents for change during their time at Goucher College and beyond.
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YAD B' YAD (HAND-IN-HAND) $35,000 CHALLENGE MATCHING GRANT
 | Goucher Hillel has raised
$88,000 this year,
and needs $68,000
to reach our goal of $155,000 |
Please join Goucher Hillel's Board of Directors in the YAD B' YAD (HAND-IN-HAND) $35,000 CHALLENGE MATCHING GRANT. The members of our board have generously pledged $35,000 as a dollar for dollar match to help us raise an additional $35,000 toward our Annual Campaign goal for fiscal year 2013. By making a gift of $250 (minimum gift to qualify for a matching donor gift) or more, you have the unique opportunity to do a "double mitzvah" as your dollars are matched by our board members. We hope you will participate to help us get closer to our goal for the year. |
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Thank you for your ongoing support! Please help support our annual campaign to strengthen Jewish life on Goucher's Campus.
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Upcoming Hillel Events
Here's a snapshot of some amazing Hillel events coming up this week!
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- Nov. 1, 7:15-8:45 PM, Batza Room, Athenaeum: The Jewish Vote in the Election with Prof. Jeff Israel, sponsored by Hillel and the Judaic Studies Department. What are the political values that guide Jewish American voters? How is Judaism interpreted differently among Jewish conservatives and liberals? Who are Jews in the popular American political imagination? This workshop will address these questions and will present a broader discussion about religion and ethnicity in American politics.
- Nov. 2-3 - Visting Rabbinical Student Daniel Kirzane (Hebrew Union College - Reform) will lead services, teach and hang out with students for an extended Shabbaton including Saturday Morning Services and a study session, in addition to the regular Friday night offerings. Daniel's session on Saturday will be titled: "The Dilemma of Desire: Temptation or Joy?"
- Nov. 3, 9 PM, Pearlstone Atrium - The Shondes, an indie punk band with queer and Jewish roots, will be performing on campus. The event is sponsored by Goucher Hillel and PRISM, Goucher's GLBT student group.
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Jocelyn Nilson '16 keeps her eye on the bowling ball as it glides down the lane at the Hillel Bowling event on October 20th.
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Zoe Summit '15 shows off her graham cracker Sukkah at the First-Year Event on September 29th.
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Molly Greenberg '16, Zoe Summit '16, Rachael Brustein '16, Eli Kaufman '15 and Stephanie Stern '15 pose in their footed pajamas at the PJs & Popsicles Shabbat on October 19th.
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Taglit-Birthright Israel
Fourteen Goucher students will be travelling with the Baltimore Hillels on Taglit-Birthright Israel this winter, exploring Israel and their Jewish Journeys. Look out for updates around the time of this trip, beginning on December 30.
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Student Profile:
Rimma Cohen Class of 2016
Board Position: Co-Shabbat Chair
How did you get involved in Hillel?
I went to the first services of the year and Eli [Hillel Co-President] happened to be asking people to join the board, so I did it; I was a part of my high school's youth group and Goucher Hillel seemed like a very welcoming place, so I decided to join.
What has been your favorite activity so far?
The first-year event [sleepover in Hillel on Sep. 29] was really fun. I was able to meet and get to know more new students. I was even able to explain Sukkot and impart some of my knowledge to some first-years who aren't Jewish.
What does Hillel mean to you?
Just being part of a close knit community, where the people have my same values and want to share them.
What are some of your hobbies?
I love to walk around and explore. I am grateful that Goucher is such a beautiful campus and there are trails that I can go on and wander.
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