This weekly publication of Hillel at Miami University is filled with all the happenings of Jewish life on campus.  Yom Kippur begins on Friday!  Make your reservations for pre-fast meal and services below!  As always, contact Hillel with any questions at muhillel@muhillel.org or 513-523-5190.

Calling all Girls to Jews on Ice
Hillel's almost award-winning co-rec broomball team is looking for a few more girls on its roster!  
First game is on Sunday, September 26th at 5:55 pm.  Contact Ilya at charnai@muohio.edu
 
Now accepting applications for J-DAPs (Jewish Dorm Activity Programmers) 
Hillel is seeking outgoing and creative students to plan programs, serve as liaisons to students living in residence halls, and build partnerships with campus organizations.  Approximately 35-40 hours per semester, stipends provided along with training and supervision.  Contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org
 
Thank You!
Thank you to Na'ama Sharaby for lending her beautiful voice to our Rosh Hashanah services.  Additional thank yous to all High Holiday participants including Davida, Lizzy, Michael, Jess, Ann, Allie, Louis, Sarah, Ethan, Shira, Stacey, Heather, Matt S., Stephen, Abby, Dr. Bowen, Jon, Andrea, Samara, Josh, Dave I., Ira, Dave, Leslie, Dr. Hirsch, Matt W., and Ben. 
(We apologize for accidentally leaving anyone out!)
If you are interested in participating in Yom Kippur services contact muhillel@muhillel.org

In this edition:
1. Jewish Life on Campus This Week
2. High Holidays Information
3. Yom Kippur Ride Needed
4.  Parents Weekend
5. Get the Jewla Card
6. Hebrew Miami T-shirts
7. On Campus with Jeremy
8. Wanted:  Big Brothers and Big Sisters
9. Office Hours with Rabbinic Intern Jeff Brown
10. The Israel Campus Beat
11. Volunteers needed to help build a fence for a family with a disabled child
12. Jewish Film Series
13. Ohio Voter Protection Program--Volunteers Needed
14.  Citizens of the World--Spring Grants Due
15.  Guild of Temple Musicians Young Composer Competition 
16. Campus Interfaith Retreat
17. Great Apartment near Uptown!
18.  Looking for a place to live 2005/2006?
19. Do you know a first year Miamian who is not receiving this e-mail?
20. Alumni Newsletter News and Notes
21. Hillel Parking Lot Registration
22. Contact information and building hours  

1. Jewish Life on Campus this Week
 
Mon. Sept 20          7:15 pm     Discovering Judaism presented by the Cincinnati Kollel.  Dinner and Discussion.
                         
Tues., Sept 21        7:00 pm     What do Jews Believe and Why?  Informal Jewish Education Class with Rabbinic Intern Jeff
                                              Brown.  What better time, than in the days between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur to come
                                              together to discuss some of the biggest questions in Judaism: God, Sin, the Messiah, and the
                                              afterlife.  Contact Jeff at ravziggy@hotmail.com
      
Wed., Sept 22        4:00 pm     Are you a business major?  Do you have a future in business?  Does Judaism have anything to
                                             do with that?  Come discuss these notions and anything else on your mind at Sweet Temptations. 
                                             Contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org
                            
Fri., Sept 24           5:00 pm    Pre-fast dinner beginning at Hillel at 5:00 pm.  Contact muhillel@muhillel.org
 
                             7:00 pm    Yom Kippur begins, Kol Nidre service at Hillel.  Contact Jeff at ravziggy@hotmail.com
 
Sat., Sept 25        10:00 am    Yom Kippur morning services and Yizkor (memorial) Service at Hillel.  Contact Jeff at
                                             ravziggy@hotmail.com
 
                            5:00 pm     Yom Kippur Study Session:  The book of Jonah.  At Hillel. 
 
                            6:00 pm     Yom Kippur Afternoon (Neilah) service at Hillel. 
 
               approx. 8:30 pm      Break the Fast at Hillel.

2. High Holidays:  Hillel sponsors Progressive (a mix of Reform and Conservative traditions) services on campus for High Holidays. Students can rsvp for services at Hillel, on campus when Jeremy is tabling, and at http://www.muhillel.org/HighHolidays2004/HighHolyDays2004.html.  Suggested donation to attend all services and meals is $18.00 for students (non-Jewla card holders) and $36.00 for others.  Arrangements can be made for those who wish to attend services at the Conservative congregation in Hamilton, OH. 
•Erev Yom Kippur and Shabbat Dinner, Sept. 24 at 5:00 pm at Hillel
•Erev Yom Kippur and Shabbat Service, Sept. 24 at 7:00 pm at Hillel
•Yom Kippur and Shabbat Service, Sept., 25 at 10:00 am at Hillel

3. Yom Kippur Ride Needed:  I'm from the eastern suburbs of Cleveland, but I'd be willing to be driven anywhere near there.  Contact Sarah Sobel at 529-1402.

4.  Parent's Weekend:  Can't get a reservation Uptown with your parents. . .come to Hillel!  On Saturday, October 9, 2004 from 10:30 -1:00 pm Hillel hosts a brunch.  The cost is $10.00 per person (students with Jewla Card are free).  From 5:30- 7:30 pm Hillel is hosting a BBQ dinner and sillent auction.  The cost is $15.00 per person.  RSVP is requested and can be done with the form at http://muhillel.org/ParentInfo/PNf04/PNf04N.html.
 
5. Get the Jewla Card!  There is no membership required to be a part of the Jewish community at Miami University.  However, we encourage active students to become a card holder to help expand Jewish programming on campus.  This year we are offering a package which includes some great deals for one flat rate of $54.00.  Sign-up for the Jewla Card at Hillel, on campus when Jeremy is tabling, or on-line at http://www.muhillel.org/ParentInfo/PNf04/PNf04N.html.  Card Holder Benefits include: 
• all mailings and emails
• FREE Hebrew Miami t-shirt
• voting privileges to the Association of Jewish Students
• all High Holiday meals and services
• Brunch on Parents weekend
• Discount on Passover Seders and meals
• additional reduced prices on other activities.

 
6. Hebrew Miami t-shirts are on-sale at Hillel:  $5.00 for students, $8.00 for non-students.  Students receive a free t-shirt when they sign-up for the Jewla card.  Contact muhillel@muhillel.org

7. On Campus with Jeremy!  Want to get involved or have something on your mind. . .Jewish-wise or otherwise? Come find Jeremy during tabling hours or contact him at (513) 523-5190 or fellow@muhillel.org.
 
8. All first year students will find out who their Big Brother/Big Sister is by the end of the week.  If you are an upperclass student and still have not been in touch with Jeremy about being a Big, be in touch asap!  Contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org

9. Office Hours with Rabbinic Intern Jeff Brown:  These are designated blocks of time when Jeff will be on campus and available to: answer any/all of your questions about Judaism; privately “talk” about a challenging issue in your life; discuss being Jewish on campus; talk about the upcoming Hillel program you might be planning; just hang out, etc.  Most important for you to know is that the time is set aside for YOU!  Appointments in advance are recommended, but not required!  For questions or appointments, email Jeff at ravziggy@hotmail.com

10. The Israel Campus Beat is a free weekly e-newsletter for students, with top Israel news and analysis, student opinion and campus news from colleges across North America. It is a quick and easy way to learn more about Israel and Israel activities on your campus. Consider spending a few minutes each week skimming the ICB to learn about Israel issues facing campuses across the country, especially as articles written by your friends and classmates are included each and every week. To subscribe go to: www.israelcampusbeat.org 

11. Volunteers needed to help build a fence for a family with a disabled child:  Member of Hillel's Board of Director who works for the Butler County Board of MRDD as the Early Childhood Support Coordinator is currently working with a family whose youngest child is 4 years old and has Down Syndrome. The family needs to fence in their back yard as this little boy is quite active and tends to "run" from his parents. Funds for such non-essential projects are limited, so she is trying to help the family get this done at minimal cost. As a Hillel board member, I would like to offer the MU students an opportunity to provide a much needed mitzvah. The parents are open to welcoming students any Sunday in October to their home.  Instruction in using equipment will be provided.  E-mail Amy at director@muhillel.org if you are interested in volunteering.

12. Jewish Film Series (in connection with  European Jewish Cinema ENG/ GER / FRE / FST 265).  Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.
in 100 ART.  Free and open to everyone.  For more information, contact Professor Erik Rose: roses@muohio.edu
 
Sept 21: Maurice Schwartz…….………...Tevye, 1939
Sept 28: N. Gross &  S. Goskind ………..Our Children (Unzere Kinder), 1948
Oct 5: Alexander Ford ……………………Border Street (Ulica Graniczna), 1948
Oct 12: J. Kadar & E. Klos ……………....Shop on Main Street (Obchod na korze), 1966
Oct 19: Frank Beyer …………..…….…....Jacob the Liar (Jakob der Lügner), 1974
Oct 26: Peter Lilienthal ………………….. David, 1979
Nov 2: Moshé Mizrahi ……………….…....Madame Rosa, 1977
Nov 9: Martine Dugowson ……………......Mina Tannenbaum, 1993
Nov 16: Mathieu Kassovitz …………….....Hate (La Haine), 1995
Nov 30: M. Verhoeven …….…………...... My Mother’s Courage (Mutters Courage), 1996
Dec 7: Radu Mihaileanu ……...……….....Train of Life (Le Train de Vie), 1999

13. The Ohio Voter Protection Program is a non-partisan coalition of  organizations (including the Ohio NAACP, Ohio League of Women Voters, Ohio Urban Leage, People for the American Way) formed to ensure that, unlike in Florida last election, every vote cast in Ohio this year counts. We are looking for volunteer voter advocates to be stationed at the polling places for the Cincinnati precincts that have historically had the most disqualified votes. The advocates will monitor the process and assist any voters who encounter difficulties in voting. We will provide training for all volunteers and all volunteers will be connected to a team of lawyers that will be ready to take immediate action in the event any irregularities occur.  If you are interested in volunteering, contact Alexandra at alexschimmer04@hotmail.com or (614) 297-0223 x 246.

14. "Citizens of the World, 2004-2005" Spring 2005 applications:   Applications are now being accepted, according to Mary Woodworth, Associate Provost and Chair of the all-university theme steering committee. The 2004-2005 theme year focuses on topics related to what it means to be members of a world community and includes curricular and co-curricular events that will foster year-long examination of the topic. Proposals should be one to two pages in length and describe ways to incorporate the theme into existing activities, such as, courses, lecture series, exhibits, student activities, etc. The Office of the Provost will consider requests for up to $1000 in matching funds from departments, programs, or individuals, including student groups that propose events consistent with the theme. Projects must engage students, faculty, and staff beyond one's own department or program. Applicants may apply as individuals or as a group. Proposals should be sent by October 15, 2004, for spring 2005 events addressed to Dr. Mary E. Woodworth, 208 Roudebush Hall or sent via e-mail to woodwome@muohio.edu. Applications, including the cover sheet, can be downloaded from the Center for American and World Cultures website, http://www.muohio.edu/cawc, which is maintaining a "Citizens of the World" calendar of events.
 
15.  ANNOUNCING THE 15TH GUILD OF TEMPLE MUSICIANS YOUNG COMPOSERS AWARD: In its continuing effor to provide opportunities for young composers to create compositions which will enhance Sabbath liturgy and inspire the religious experiences of congregations, the Guild of Temple Musicians (an affiliate of the American Conference of Cantors) announces the fifteenth Young Composers Award.  The competition is open to any Jewish musician born on or after January 1, 1970, and submissions are sought for a suite (a group of two or three movements) for solo instrument and piano. the submitted composition should have a duration of 10-12 minutes in length, and should be based on Jewish materials. Suggested ideas will be included in the information which applicants may obtain by contacting the competition chairman, composer Ben Steinberg.The competition is unique in that it is the only competition of its kind to include for the winner a cash award ($1800), a travel subsidy which will enable the composer to attend the premiere performance, and the submission of the composition for possible publication. Deadline for submission of entries, either received or postmarked, is January 7, 2005. For further information applicants should contact Ben Steinberg, (c/o) Composer in residence, Temple Sinai Congregation, 210 Wilson Ave., Toronto, ON M5M 3B1, Canada; or by e-mail:
<ben@templesinai.net>, or by phone: 416-487-4161, or by fax: 416-487-5499.

16. Campus Interfaith Retreat:  The Etheridge Center for Reflective Leadership within the Division of Student Affairs, in conjunction with the United Campus Ministries and Hillel, is sponsoring an overnight retreat that focuses on the spiritual groundings of Miami University students scheduled for October 2nd – 3rd.  At this retreat, participants will be spending quality time learning and engaging in deep dialogue with others from religiously diverse backgrounds.  They will be focusing on the key facets of building community, sharing stories from their personal spiritual journeys, reflecting on taking ownership of faith, and of course, the relationship between spirituality and leadership.  In addition, students will provide insight on how InterFaith programming can become a staple for the Miami University community.  Please note that this will be an intimate gathering of students, only limited to 15 participants.  Contact Jon Kroll if you are interested at Krolljr@muohio.edu  or 513-529-6759.

17. NEED A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, ACROSS FROM HILLEL!! WITH A GREAT GROUP OF GIRLS!:  One Block from Miami University Hillel.  A Queensize Bed in a Beautiful Uptown Apartment.  I will be abroad at Hebrew University in Jerusalem for the Fall Semester and will sublease my spot with a fabulous group of senior girls at Miami.  Our beautiful furnished apartment is located in an ideal uptown location just a block from the uptown shops and restaurants!  I have a new queen bed in a giant oversized room with one friendly roommate. We have a livingroom area, kitchen and great group of girls.  You would need to interview with her to see if it would work out for the semester.  I will be returning for my final semester. So the "sublease" would only be for the Fall/Winter semester ending in December. Contact Lia at Stonelr@muohio.edu

18.  Looking for a place to live 2005/2006? Want to live 2 blocks from the Uptown Phi Delt Gates? Want a clean quiet place to live? If so, I have the apartment right for you. Please contact me at isaacsjm@muohio.edu or 513/703-3690.

19. Do you know first year students who are not receiving this e-mail?  We have been meeting many new students, but we know there are more out there!  Help us track them down by sending their information to us at muhillel@muhillel.org.

20. Alumni Newsletter News and Notes:  The debut edition of our Alumni Newsletter is scheduled to be mailed in the fall.  We will be including alumni news, milestones, lifecycles events.  Forward your news to Amy at director@muhillel.org