The MU Jewspaper
This weekly publication of Hillel at Miami University is filled with all the happenings of Jewish life on campus. As always, contact Hillel (muhillel@muhillel.org or 513-523-5190) if you need a ride to a program or with any questions.
In this edition:
• Jewish Life on Campus This Week
• Save the Dates and Program Notes: Association of Jewish Students Elections; Hebrew Hammer Contest: Who is your favorite Jewish hero?; Calling all Jewish faculty, staff, and doctoral students!; Now accepting applications for the Jewish Business Mentoring Program; Accepting Applications for J-DAPS; On Campus with Jeremy; Office Hours with Rabbinic Intern Jeff Brown
• Israel Travel and Information: www.destinationisrael.com; Israel Campus Beat; Birthright Israel; Hillel Israel Missions; MU Interfaith Israel Trip • Campus Programs: Jewish Film Series; Common Ground: An all female interfaith spirituality retreat; Multi-Student Organizational Leadership Academy
• Volunteer Opportunities: Alternative Spring Break Interfaith Community Service Trip to San Francisco; Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Choir Members Needed
• Conferences: Russian Students Shabbaton in Chicago
• Jobs, Careers, and Graduate School Opportunities: The Jewish Service Corps; Internships in Chicago; Part-Time Synagogue Librarian; The Workum Summer Intern Program
• Awards, Grants, and Competitions: Guild of Temple Musicians Young Composer Competition
• Ride Board: Ride needed to the Airport for Thanksgiving
• Housing and Roommates: Great Apartment near Uptown!; Looking for a place to live 2005/2006?
• Hillel Contact and building information
JEWISH LIFE ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK
Monday, November 15
-7:15 pm Discovering Judaism at Hillel. Join Cincinnati Kollel for lively dinner and discussion.
Tuesday, November 16
-11:00 am On Campus with Jeremy at Shriver. Contact him at fellow@muhillel.org.
-8:00 pm Writer's Harvest, Bachelor Hall. Help throw the book at hunger! Come hear readings from members of the Creative Writing Faculty. Suggested donations - all proceeds go to area foodbanks. Held in conjunction with Pledge A Meal and sponsored by Miami University English Department, the Office of Service-Learning and Civic Leadership, Hillel, and various student organizations.
Wednesday, November 17
-7:00 pm GO FYSH! at Hillel. Calling all first year students to a night of food, games, and fun! Contact Lauren Levine at levinele@muohio.edu
-7:00 pm MET Quad - discussion and snacks: Jewish Religion and Culture. Morris Hall in the basement. Want to express your unique Jewish lifestyle, learn about someone else's, take a fun and exciting study break? Come on down to the basement and enjoy. For questions and comments contact Amanda Fried at friedae@muohio.edu or 529-9040. (Residence Hall programming generously supported by a grant from The William Z. and Judith Canowitz Brown Testamentary Endowment Fund of the Columbus Jewish Foundation.)
Thursday, November 18
-11:00 am On Campus with Jeremy at Shriver. Contact him at fellow@muhillel.org.
-6:00 pm Office Hours with Rabbinic Intern Jeff Brown. Contact Jeff at ravziggy@hotmail.com to make an appointment.
-7:00 pm Dinner and a Movie: The Hebrew Hammer at Hillel. This acclaimed Jew-sploitation flick offers a unique look at what it means to be a young, hip 21st century American Jew. Don't forget to enter the drawing to win a FREE copy of The Hebrew Hammer! Contact Jeff Brown at ravziggy@hotmail.com
Friday, November 19
-6:00 pm Reform and Conservative Shabbat services followed by a Free Thanksgiving Shabbat Dinner!!! Come to these wonderful student-led Friday night services! After we will have a delicious Thanksgiving Shabbat meal complete with turkey, stuffing, challah, matza ball soup, and all the trimmings! Oh, by the way.. it’s FREE!! Contact Matt Strauss at strausmp@muohio.edu (Shabbat dinner generously sponsored by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.)
Saturday, November 20
-12:00 pm Shabbat lunch and discussion at Hillel with middle school students from Faith Lutheran Church. Contact Amy Bebchick at director@muohio.edu
-5:30 pm Thanksgiving pot luck feast with the African Student Union in Ratskellar room in Clawson (Western). Come with your favourite dish to the pot luck feast and enjoy this meal of thanks with people who live too far from home to eat turkey with their parents. For RSVP or questions contact Jeremy Block at jeremy fellow@muhillel.org or 523-5190
Sunday, November 21
-12:30 pm Brunch and Learn. Join us to discuss "God in the Jewish Tradition." Is God real? Did God have anything to do with the writing of the Torah? Can you be Jewish and not believe in God? Come to find out! Contact Jeff Brown at ravziggy@hotmail.com
-7:00 pm Oxford Community Thanksgiving Worship Service at Faith Lutheran Church. Choir members still needed. Contact 523-3808.
SAVE THE DATES and PROGRAM NOTES
Association of Jewish Students Executive Board Elections are on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 8:00 pm. The Executive and Program Boards of the Association of Jewish Students (AJS) consist of the outstanding student leaders of the Jewish community at Miami University. The positions of President, Vice President of Programming, Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Religion and Culture, and Vice President of Finance will be elected on Tuesday, November 30 at 8:00 pm at Hillel. Program Board positions of First Year Students of Hillel Chair, Greek-Jewish Chair, Social Action Chair, Social Chair, Sports Chair, United Jewish Communities Chair, Women's Group Chair, and Shabbat Dinner Coordinator will be appointed by December 7. Applications for Program Board positions will be accepted until November 30, 2004. For more details about AJS elections and applications visit our website at www.muhillel.org.
Hammer Contest: Who is your favorite Jewish hero? The Hebrew Hammer may be the baddest Heeb this side of Tel Aviv, but he's still a new kid on the block. Who has your favorite Jewish hero been over the years? Whether you have identified with Jim Levinstein in "American Pie" or have admired Grace Adler's funky sense of style on "Will & Grace," Hillel wants to know! Visit http://www.hillel.org/Hillel/forms.nsf/poll_form and tell us who you've picked, and you may win a copy of "The Hebrew Hammer" on DVD.
Calling all Jewish faculty, staff, and doctoral students! Subscribe Yourself to HF an independent e-mail newsletter edited by retired professor Avi Bass that offers commentary on campus issues for Jewish faculty, staff and doctoral students. Recent issues have discussed the situation at Duke University, anti-Israel activity at Columbia, and holiday leave for Jewish faculty and staff. To subscribe, send an e-mail to HF@hillel.org.
Now accepting applications for Jewish Business Mentoring Program: Do you want a mentor in the business world? Someone who is a Miami grad? Who is Jewish? If you are a Jewish undergraduate student in a business related major, we have your connection. Do you need a mentor, a connection, someone to guide you, help you along into the working world? The Jewish Business Mentoring Program, A Family Affair will pair 20 qualified Miami students with mentors according to their fields, goals, and locations. Also hiring an intern to coordinate the program. Contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org for an application.
Now accepting applications for J-DAPs 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.
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.
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
ISRAEL TRIPS AND INFORMATION
DestinationIsrael.com – http://www.destinationisrael.com – is a new Israel program portal that provides students key information about Israel’s best short and long-term program options so each individual can find the right framework in Israel. From academic opportunities to work/study programs, Destination Israel provides useful program overviews, information on scholarships and the ability to request additional information from multiple programs – all in one convenient location! Here are just some of the options available: * Academic Opportunities * Work/Study Programs * Professional Experience * Free & Subsidized Trips * Hebrew Ulpan * Jewish Learning
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
birthright israel: Hillel at Miami University is organizing a campus-based birthright israel trip in May/June. If you are 18-26, have never been to Israel on a peer group trip, identify with the Jewish people, and are interested in traveling to Israel with birthright during winter break go to www.israel.hillel.org to register.
Register for Hillel's Winter Israel Missions: Hillel is once again offering its premier Winter Israel Mission this December! Get ready for one week of packed activity, learning and fun; the chance to meet Hillel leaders from around the country; the Steinhardt Shabbaton; a new Global Israel Showcase and more. This year's Israel Mission will offer three tracks: Advanced Advocacy, Pluralism, and Tzedek. Visit http://cms.hillel.org/Hillel/Israel/Trips+and+Opportunities/leaders_mission/default.htm for more information. There will be limited space, and choices will be based on each track's specific criteria as well as recommendations from campus professionals.
Miami University Interfaith Israel Trip during Winter Break: My name is Jon Kroll and as part of my graduate studies program (College Student Personnel), I am coordinating a MultiFaith (InterFaith) Experience to Israel from December 26 to January 5. The overarching goal of this Experience is to unite students, staff, and faculty in an experiential activity that will allow for a better understanding of various faith perspectives. It is a hope that this Experience will encourage the participants to return to Miami and work towards creating a more welcoming environment for members of our University Community from all faith perspectives. I am currently working on garnering funding support to curb expenses for participants on this experience. If you are interested in participating, please do hot hesitate to call me at 9-6759.
CAMPUS EVENTS OF INTEREST
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
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
Common Ground: An all female interfaith spirituality retreat. Saturday, January 29, 2005 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Western Lodge. Contact Bethany Weber, (513) 330.0740, weberbh@muohio.edu.
Multi-Student Organizational Leadership Academy: January 22, 2005 at Campus Ministry Center. Sessions presenters include Dr. Denny Roberts and Rick Devine, head of service learning. Lunch and dessert bar included. $5.00 per person. Contact Georgiana Salyers at lightsoncampus@hotmail.com
Alternative Spring Break Interfaith Community Service Trip to San Francisco: Join other Miami students as we assist some of the neediest and most challenging communities in the San Francisco Bay area. March 11-March 20. Contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org.
Choir members needed for Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Faith Lutheran Church on November 21, 2004. Contact 523-3808.
CONFERENCES
Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in Washington, DC to speak during Shabbat services at Temple Israel in Dayton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 12. Rabbi Saperstein will discuss "Religious Tolerance vs. Religious Extremism at Home and Abroad." Following services, students are invited to stay for an Oneg Shabbat Reception and Songfest. The services and songfest are part of the Union for Reform Judaism's Northeast Lakes Council Regional Biennial, which will bring more than 250 delegates from Reform congregations in fives states to Dayton for a weekend of study, worship, entertainment and workshops. Contact Amy at director@muhillel.org to sign up and coordinate transportation.
JOB, CAREER, AND GRADUATED SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Apply Now to Join AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps is a one-year program combining work for social change, Jewish learning and community building in New York and Washington, DC! There is no cost for AVODAH. All participants receive health insurance as well as a living stipend to pay for food, rent and other expenses. Student loan deferrals are available. All participants receive a $1,000 exit stipend, and most qualify for an AmeriCorps Education Award voucher of up to $4,725 for continued education or repayment of student loans. For more information about AVODAH, or to download an application, please visit the Web site at www.avodah.net, e-mail info@avodah.net or call 212-545-7759. Applications are due March 1, 2005.
Apply Now for Lewis Summer Internships in Chicago: Coming home to Chicago this summer? Undergrads residing or attending school in Illinois can apply online at www.juf.org/hillel for the 2005 Lewis Family Summer Intern Program, which offers 26 paid internships in agencies/departments of the Jewish Federation. E-mail the Hillels of Illinois at lsip@juf.org or call 312-444-2868 to schedule an interview in Chicago over winter break.
Part-time Synagogue Librarian Sought: Judaic librarian sought for medium sized synagogue library in Cincinnati, approximately 7 hours per week during the academic year. Tasks include the selection, purchase, and cataloging and processing of library materials. Additional responsibilities include working with religious school staff and students, overseeing circulation, and other library functions. Knowledge of Judaica and library procedures required. Position will begin after January 1, 2005. Please submit resumes and cover letter to Rob Festenstein at robfest@fuse.net or fax to 513-793-1800.
The Workum Summer Intern Program is an eight-week paid position during the summer. Interns are placed at Jewish communal agencies in the Greater Cincinnati area. Our goals are to encourage our best and brightest youth to choose Jewish communal service as a career and/or to support and participate in the Jewish community as adults. Please check our web site at www.workum.org for more information. Also, the students can download an application from our web site. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (513) 683-6670 or e-mail me at intern@workum.org. Nancy Seltz, Administrator Workum Summer Intern Program
GRANTS, COMPETITIONS, AND AWARDS
15th Guild of Temple Musicians Young Composers Award: In its continuing effort 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.ne, or by phone: 416-487-4161, or by fax: 416-487-5499.
Ride Needed to Cincinnati Airport for Thanksgiving: I am flying out of Cincinnati Nov. 23rd at 2:40pm and returning to Cincinnati Nov. 28th at 7:40pm. Would love a ride on either end if anyone is going. Contact Sam at shweissb@muohio.edu
HOUSING AND ROOMMATES
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
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.
CONTACT and BUILDING INFORMATION
Hillel Foundation at Miami University
11 East Walnut Street
Oxford, OH 45056
phone: 513-523-5190
fax: 513-524-3342
General contact: muhillel@muhillel.org
Amy Bebchick, Executive Director: director@muhillel.org
Ann Kravec, President, Association of Jewish Students: kravecac@muhillel.org
Jeremy Block, Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellow: fellow@muhillel.org
Jeff Brown, Rabbinic Intern: ravziggy@hotmail.com
Tugs Gruenberg, Development Intern: jsgg81@yahoo.com
Check us out on line at www.muhillel.org
Our two story building housing a tv lounge and game room, computer lab, and library is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and during program hours. If you have a car and are planning to drive to Hillel programs and meetings, you must register your car with Paula. Unauthorized cars parked in our parking lot will be ticketed.
Hillel at Miami University is beneficiary agency of the Ohio Valley Hillel Consortium.
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