Hillel International Center Fellowship Applications Now Online: Outstanding recent college graduates are invited to apply for seven prestigious, one-year fellowships at Hillel's Schusterman International Center in Washington, DC. Applications and descriptions for each fellowship can be found online at http://www.hillel.org/hillel/newhille.nsf/opportunities/hillelfellowships.

JCSC Applications Online! Applications are now being accepted for Hillel's Steinhardt Jewish Campus Service Corps for the 2005-2006 academic year! The JCSC fellowship is a paid, one-year fellowship that enables recent college graduates to work on campuses across North America, helping students explore and celebrate their Jewishness in creative and meaningful ways. Extensive Jewish education is not necessary - just the desire to make a difference in the lives of students. Hillel's new application is now online at www.jcsc.hillel.org. Applications are due March 4, 2005. Questions about the JCSC fellowship may be directed to Jen Schlosberg, JCSC program associate, at jschlosberg@hillel.org or Jeremy Block at fellow@muhillel.org.

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.



ISRAEL TRIPS AND INFORMATION

Livnot U'Lehibanot: The 5-Month Program is based in Jerusalem and Tzfat. This program is for you if you: Are a young Jewish adult in your 20s or 30s with minimal Jewish background, want to have an in-depth look at Israel and Judaism, enjoy spending quality time with open-minded non-judgmental peers and staff, seek a serious spiritual component in your life. The program includes a two-month "Personal Interest Track" in which you can choose from options including: internships, extensive volunteering, Hebrew language study or other Judaic study programs. Program Costs: $3500 to reside on the Livnot campus for the duration of the program. $2800 to reside on the Livnot campus for 3 months and live 'off campus' for the duration of the eight week Personal Interest Track. Generous financial subsidies are available. Please contact programs@livnot.com or 718-874-8584 for more information. To register online or see information about our other programs ranging in length from one week to five months, visit www.livnot.com

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 to 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. Contact Jeremy with questions at fellow@muhillel.org



VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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.



CONFERENCES

The Spitzer Forum is a three-day conference for Jewish students interested in social justice work through political activism and grassroots organizing. Issues explored may include education, literacy, environment, health, poverty and more. February 27-March 1 in Washington, DC. Students from around the world will: participate in skill building workshops; meet with experts on social justice issues; learn how the Jewish community is responding to these issues; network with other campus activists. We live in a time of great change. Our communities and campuses, our nation and the world are being transformed at unprecedented speed. We can affect this change. We can direct social and political movement by knowing how to influence public policy. Informed and articulate activists can change the course of history. You are invited to make a difference. Registration is at www.hillel.org

The 2005 KOACH Kallah is almost here! Join us for Conservative Judaism at the Crossroads, with Rabbi Joel Roth and Rabbi Neil Gillman. This year's Kallah will take place at the University of Toronto on Feb. 24-27. Registration is just $185 and there is some scholarship money available. Applications are online at www.koach.org.

Russian Student Shabbaton - Save the Date! Feb. 11-13, 2005 in Bloomingdale, Ill., is a great opportunity for Russian students to express their Judaism through interesting sessions and discussions about Jewish identity and Israel. Registration fee is $50 plus travel expenses. Scholarship money is available. Contact Amy Bebchick at director@muhillel.org for more information.



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