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The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
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Welcome to Hillel of Silicon Valley's Weekly E-Newsletter!
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If you have information that you would like to be included in the email, please email jessica@hillelsv.org by Tuesday, noon.
All Hillel of Silicon Valley students are welcome and encouraged to attend any event listed at any campus!!
---Look for us on Facebook www.facebook.com/hillelsv---
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Lunch and Learn
May 1, 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM
Enjoy a kosher lunch and explore the meaning of life through the wisdom of the Torah led by the same fantastic, enthusiastic Rabbi Josh Marder! People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.
FREE for students and $10 for community members.
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Shabbat Dinner
May 3, 7:00 PM
What is better than having a FREE home-cooked meal with good friends at the end of your week?
Join us this Friday at 7:00pm for Shabbat dinner. Come chat, laugh, and eat delicious food!
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Graduating this semester? Or transferring to a university outside of Silicon Valley?
Please let us know if you'll be attending the last Shabbat of the year on May 10th. We hope to see you there!
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San Jose State University
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Bageling
May 6, 10:30 AM
Come grab a bagel and bond with your fellow bagelers in the Art Quad every Monday from 10:30 am-1:00 pm!
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Other Opportunities and Events
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Community Leadership Forum
organized by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley
Please let us know your plans for the upcoming FREE leadership workshop!
Join us on Monday, May 6th from 7 - 9 pm on the Levy Family Campus to learn about how to craft an elevator pitch for your organization.
This free workshop will be lead by Sarah Moore of Mission Minded -- a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofit organizations and foundations.
RSVP by this THURSDAY May 2nd to reserve your seat at arielle@jvalley.org.
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Seeking Roommate
Amazing house on 19th and William. 4 SJSU male undergrads living in the home. House is in safe location and house is 15 years old. Shared room cost: 550 plus cost of utilities Single room cost: 800 plus cost of utilities.
If interested, call or text Adi at 408 660 0854.
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Seeking Babysitter
We're looking for a caring babysitter for our 11-month old daughter 2 evenings a week. We live in Sunnyvale, close to 280 and El Camino. Please contact me directly at sizrailevsky@yahoo.com. Thanks!
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Masa Israel Teaching Fellows
Masa Israel Teaching Fellows aims to close the achievement gap in Israel's education system by placing outstanding college graduates as English teachers' aides in schools throughout Israel. Fellows live in communities throughout Israel and work with local students in need. Thanks to Israel's Ministry of Education and Masa Israel, the ten-month program costs only $1,000 including flight, housing, medical insurance and a monthly stipend
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Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
Tickets and trailers for the following film is available at http://www.svjff.org/
Sunday, May 5, 4:30p.m. - Fill the Void - Camera 12, 201 S. Second Street, San Jose, CA
Fill the Void tells the story of an Orthodox Hassidic family from Tel Aviv. Eighteen-year-old Shira is about to be married off to a young man of the same background. On Purim, her sister, Esther, dies while giving birth to her first child. The pain and grief that overwhelm the family postpone Shira's promised match. Everything changes when an offer is proposed to match Yochay - the late Esther's husband - to a widow from Belgium. When the girls' mother finds out that Yochay may leave the country with her only grandchild, she proposes a match between Shira and the widower.
Directed by Rama Burshtein
Israel, 2012. 90 minutes
Hebrew with English subtitles
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Congregation Shir Hadash is looking for NEW and EXCITED teachers!
Every year, we create an atmosphere of ruach, respect, and joy in our religious school. Working together, we can offer our students a learning environment that is both intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching. You can be an important role model in our students' Jewish life. We are looking for teachers that will let their enthusiasm for our heritage show so our students will catch it!
We have openings for teachers interested in working with younger students to those that love the challenging reward of working with teens. We have openings for Prayerbook Hebrew teachers as well. If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to talk to you!
For more information or to apply, please contact Rabbi Lisa Levenberg at (408) 358-1751 extension 3, or email her at RabbiLevenberg@shirhadash.org.
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Want to live, study and volunteer in Tel Aviv?
Join Tikkun Olam in Tel Aviv, a five or 10 month program for Jews from all over the world ages 21-30 in Tel Aviv. Learn about Israel and your Jewish identity while working towards social change. For more information, check out our website at
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Congregation Sinai Religious seeking Religious School Teachers
Congregation Sinai Religious School is seeking warm and innovative teachers for the fall school year. Teachers must be available on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00PM - 6:15PM and/or Sunday mornings from 8:45AM-12:15PM for the 2013-2014 school year. Religious School year runs from late August through early June. Sinai offers an hourly range based on related education/experience from $25-$60. We are looking to fill the following positions:
Kindergarten Religious School Teacher- basic aleph bet
3rd-7th grade Judaics- no Hebrew required
3rd-7th Tefilah specialist
Our teachers should have the following skills:
- Ability to create unique, creative lesson plans based on our general curriculum
- Ability/willingness to interact with parents
- Ability to work with, and guide teenage teacher's aids
- Ability to bring current relevance to Jewish history, holidays, and bible studies.
- A passion for working with children in grades K-7th
- - Knowledge of the Conservative Shabbat service and prayers - An interest in the Congregation Sinai community and the conservative movement.
Applicants should send their resume and outline their Judaic and Hebrew background to:
Director of Education
Katherine Mueller
408-264-1229
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Looking for a Room in San Jose
Hi my name is Nuriya and I recently arrived from Israel in order to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. I am 25 years old, in my past I have lived in America, Israel and England as my parents are music teachers, and I also play the cello. Previously I was a commander in the IDF as part of the dog handling unit, I love animals and would be glad to help with any care if needed! I was also a flight Attendant for British Airways and a fitness trainer in Israel. I am very respectful, clean and friendly!
I am looking to rent a room in the San Jose area. If you have a room or know someone who does please write me back at nuri923@gmail.com Thank you!
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Director of Learning
Congregation Etz Chayim is looking for a Director of Learning to lead and help shape its religious school program. It is an independent congregation in Palo Alto, melding Reform and Conservative traditions with elements from across the spectrum of Judaism. Congregation Etz Chayim has a focus on spirituality, lifelong learning and service, and offers a warm, inclusive egalitarian community.
Interested parties can apply directly by sending a cover letter and resume to: jobs@etzchayim.org.
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Seeking Religious School Teachers
Congregation Emeth, a small congregation with a small religious and Hebrew school in Morgan Hill, is seeking teachers for Fall 2013. We are looking for teachers for our religious school (pre k - 8th grade) and our Hebrew school.
Our school is unique in that the religious school meets from 4:30-6:30 on Friday evenings! The Hebrew School meets on Wed. afternoons 4:00 - 5:00 and 6:00 - 7:00. Classes are small and the environment is very warm and family friendly. There will be plenty of help for a student who would like to serve the children in our school from parents and staff.
Any student interested in learning more can contact the chair of our Education Committee Ms. Becky Neto at netolove@aol.com or our Rabbi Debbie Israel at rabbidebbieisrael@gmail.com.
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Hillel of Silicon Valley is a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley and the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties and a grantee of the Koret Foundation, Israel Peace Initiative, Hillel: FJCL, Myra Reinhard Family Foundation, David B. Gold Foundation and the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund
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