-Hillel needs Phone-A-Thon help from 6-9pm!   If interested for any of the following dates email Tugs at Jsgg81@aol.com.
Week 2 - April 11, 13
Week 3 - April 18, 20, 21
Week 4 - April 27, 28
-Jewish Identity Research project at www.jewishidproject.com
My name is Tugs Gruenberg and I am a senior here at Miami. I am currently working on my Senior Honors Thesis which investigates Jewish IdentityDevelopment in college age subjects. I have chosen to study this subject because Jewish Identity is my passion and their is a lack of research in this field. I am looking for participants of college age (18-26) willing to fill out a survey about their own Jewish practices, experiences, andfeelings. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please help my with my research by visiting my website(http://www.jewishidproject.com) and filling out the survey as well as passing on the website to any other Jewish students you know. Thank you so much for your help
-If you have pictures from semi-formal or any other Hillel events from this year that you want to go on the website please email them to Jenny at Jacobjs@muohio.edu. 
-Send in your PASSOVER forms ASAP!  They can be found online at www.muhillel.org or come to the Beerman Hillel building to pick one up.
-NEED A PLACE TO LIVE FOR 2005-2006?  TALK TO RACHEL COWEN IF YOU DO. EMAIL HER AT  cowenrl@muohio.edu.
-Jewish Food by Miami? Have some good Jewish recipes you would like Miami to put in a dining hall? Email Mike at kugelmab@aol.com 
-Know where you're living next year?  Go to www.muhillel.org and update your contact information!
-Did you know we have a backyard at Hillel?  What do you think we should do with it?  Go to the website www.muhillel.org and tell us what you think!
- New MU Hillel IM Buddy:  WhatJewDoin1: Add WhatJewDoin1 to your Buddy list and check out the week's activities in our personal profile!  . 
- If you want anything to go into the JewsPaper it must be emailed to Jacobjs@muohio.edu by Monday at noon!
- Like Broomball?  Come play for JEWS ON ICE, Hillel's very own co-rec team!  For more information email Dave at Lipskyda@muohio.edu 



New Opportunities:

Tikun Olam in Tel Aviv starts in September 2005 with a one-and-a-half month experience on kibbutz.
During this time, participants study Hebrew in an ulpan and learn from top educators about Israeli society, history and culture. Then, participants move to Tel Aviv -- and over the next eight months -- volunteer alongside Israeli peers working under the auspices of Bina's program for Israelis. Together, participants and their Israeli peers work in projects of Tikun Olam that help "improve the world". Generous scholarships from the Jewish Agency/Government of Israel MASA Israel Journey initiative are available. www.tikunolamisrael.org.

Archaeological Dig at Tel Dan, Israel
The trip will include participation in an archaeological dig, lectures and workshops by leading archaeologists and biblical scholars, field trips to many archaeological sites and weekend trips  (extra minimal cost) to Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee and Tel Aviv, where we will visit Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy and historical sites.  The dates are June 26 to July 22, 2005.  Cost is $350 per week for room and board (minimum of one week) and cost of airfare to Israel.  Students can earn up to 3 semester credits for an additional $400.  For information and to sign up online go to: http://www.yosh.co.il/milson/huc3/ngsba07.htm.   Local contact Julye Bidmead: bidmeaj@muohio.edu

Apply for Post-College Fellowship with UN Watch
UN Watch is a non-governmental organization that monitors the United Nations according to the yardstick of its own charter. UN Watch promotes human rights, democracy and the equal treatment by the UN of all member states, with a particular interest in fighting the UN’s discriminatory treatment of Israel. UN Watch is accepting applications for its one-year fellowship program, starting in September 2005. Candidates should have at least one university degree, and preferably one year of work or research experience, an understanding of international relations and excellent English writing ability. Fellows draft speeches and op-eds, monitor UN and diplomatic conferences, and complete research and administrative functions. The fellowship is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and includes travel to and from Geneva, a monthly stipend, health insurance and accommodations. Applications are available at http://www.unwatch.org/UNWatch_Fellowship.pdf. The deadline is April 22. Contact fellowship@unwatch.org for more information, or visit www.unwatch.org.

If anyone wants to give a cat a responsible, forever home, there are plenty to go around! Feel free to contact Frances at yatesf@lib.muohio.edu

BABYSITTER WANTED: My 8 year old daughter and I will be at Hueston Woods State Park (about an 8 minute drive from the main part of campus) the week of April 19-23.  (that's Tuesday night through Saturday night).  I'm looking for a healthy, responsible, and fun loving female student to do some kid-sitting with my daughter while I am in conference sessions.  She is a great kid--loves to draw, is smart, likes games and jokes, loves nature. We will be staying in the main lodge (and the conference is there too) and I would need someone Tuesday through Saturday night from 7:45pm through 11:15pm, and during the day, Wednesday through Saturday from 10am-1pm.
I pay generously for excellent sitters.  I'd be willing to hire two people--to split the time between day and night---but one reliable sitter to work days and nights would be great too.
Interested students can e-mail me at LisaMMM628@aol.com. 
*Please include: full name, phone #, experience, and whether you'd be able to work days, nights, or both.*

WANTED:  YOUTH GROUP LEADER FOR CINCI SYNAGOGUE
Congregation B'nai Tzedek, 6280 Kugler Mill Road, Cincinnati (near Kenwood Towne Centre) is looking for a leader for our United Synagogue Youth and our Kadima group (high school and middle school respectively).  The work would begin immediately, would entail one or two programs a week plus preparation, and would pay $5,000 per year, depending on background and availability.
Please call Rabbi Eliot Marrus at: office - (513) 984-3393, home - (513) 891-0243

My name is Noah Liben, and I am a recent graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. I am currently
working in Israel at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. One of the things we at the JCPA are interested in is
anti-Semitism and anti-Israel activity on American college campuses, and the steps that pro-Israel students take to combat
such activity. Unfortunately, my knowledge of this area is mainly limited to Columbia University – which is why I am writing to you.
    We are interested in collecting student articles on this subject from various campuses of all sizes, all across the U.S. The JCPA
has even published a few of these articles recently, one from a Rutgers student and one from a Johns Hopkins student. Could you please recommend a few student activists (along with their email addresses) who might be willing to write an academic-style article – around 4,000 words - about being a pro-Israel advocate at Miami?
The JCPA may even end up publishing it!
For an example of the type of article we are looking for, please
refer to the one from Johns Hopkins - http://www.jcpa.org/phas/phas-golub-f04.htm - and from Rutgers -http://www.jcpa.org/phas/phas-leibowitz-s05.htm.
Thank you very much, Noah Liben, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Research Assistant

Explore Enviornmental Studies at the Arava Institute in Israel. Join students from the Middle East and around the world at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies at Kibbutz Ketura in Israel. Since 1996 the Arava Institute has brought together Israeli Jews and Arabs, Palestinians, Jordanians, Americans, Canadians, Germans and other college students from around the world to live together and study the environment. The institute is hosting an open house for potential students on May 25. Those interested in visiting that day should write to info@arava.org or call 052-223-0740 to attend. Potential applicants outside Israel can also write to info@arava.org or call 802-864-5556 with questions. The application deadline for the fall semester is June 15. Visit www.arava.org for more information and to download an application.

AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. - May 22-24. Join members of the pro-Israel community in Washington, DC, on May 22-24 for AIPAC’s 46th Annual Policy Conference. Five thousand activists representing every state, including more than 800 students, faculty and campus professionals, participate in this three-day conference. Delegates hear from leading congressional leaders, top Bush administration officials and dignitaries from the Israeli government. The conference culminates in a trip to Capitol Hill, where delegates meet with their members of Congress to advocate for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Availability will be limited for this premier event, and priority will be given to those actively involved in implementing AIPAC’s agenda on campus. All interested students, faculty and campus professionals must apply for a spot at the conference. Visit http://www.aipac.org/student-web/pc.html to download an application.

Learn More about the Eco-Activist Beit Midrash in Jerusalem. The Eco-Activist Beit Midrash, located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an intensive yearlong program dedicated to cultivating a deep connection between traditional Judaism and today’s environmental movement. Participants connect with the land of Israel through hiking, fieldwork, community volunteering and guided workshops. In-depth study of Jewish texts from a modern ecological perspective allows students to explore and integrate the spiritual and practical dimensions of issues such as land use, pollution, ethical treatment of animals, environmental responsibility and consumerism.  The program facilitates tikkun olam through transformation on the personal, national and collective levels. For more information, contact Shaul at 02-993-3223 or 0505-596-136 or e-mail organicjew@yahoo.com.

Israeli Photography Agency Looking for Intern. Israel Sun Ltd, a photographic agency in Tel Aviv, is looking for an intern to work as a press photographer. Israel Sun has produced award-winning photographs for news agencies and corporate clients, including the Jewish Agency. Interested candidates should visit the Web site at www.israelsun.com and contact Assaf Shilo, managing director, at mail@israelsun.com.

New Web Site on American Jewish History. Jews in America: Our Story -- a comprehensive resource of documents, photographs, films and artifacts on the American Jewish experience -- covers the entire sweep of American Jewish history, from colonial times to the present day. The Web site, developed by the Center for Jewish History, offers an almost year-by-year chronicle of the history of American Jewry, beginning in 1654 when 23 Jewish refugees arrive in North America from Recife, Brazil. It also includes a scholar-reviewed timeline of American Jewish history and a gallery of more than 500 images; mini-documentaries and audio/video presentations; short essays on topics such as "Politics," "Daily Life," and "Arts and Entertainment," as well as basic bibliographies for each major time period; and thousands of links to other Web sites, providing a key portal to the study of both American and American Jewish history. Explore the Web site at www.jewsinamerica.org.

JESNA Seeks Interns for New York Office. JESNA is currently searching for qualified individuals to fill paid internship positions for its New York office. Interns may be assigned to any of the areas within JESNA, including professional development and advancement, institutional advancement, congregational and day school education, youth initiatives, finance and operations and the new Lippman-Kanfer Institute. Assignments are made according to individual skills and interests, as well as the needs of the agency. Interns will work on all aspects of agency business, including research, event planning and organizational advancement. Specific duties will vary per project but may include data maintenance and analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, information gathering, communications with different constituencies and report writing. Students interested in an internship at JESNA or seeking more information should contact Rachel Brumberg at rachel@jesna.org.

View New Documentary on Arab-Israeli Conflict. The America Israel Friendship League and Anti-Defamation League invite the public to a screening of "Blood and Tears," a powerful new documentary on the Arab-Israeli conflict by Isidore Rosmarin.  Including interviews with everyone from Alan Dershowitz to now-deceased Hamas leaders like Abdel Aziz Rantisi, the film gives a fascinating look at the history and current status of one of the world's deepest conflicts.  Q&A with the filmmaker and Ido Aharoni of the Israeli Consulate will follow. The screening will be held at AIFL, 134 East 39th St. (between 3rd and Lexington Avenues) on March 23 at 7 p.m.  $5 admission. RSVP to Neil Berro at nberro@aifl.org.

CampusJ Journalism Program
CampusJ is the new project that will bring compelling content to Jewish  university students, with comprehensive coverage of the goings-on in their communities on campus. Starting last week with four Manhattan campuses, the project aims to train a young generation of Jewish journalists in the reporting styles and methods of new media, while giving them the training and opportunities to enter the journalism workforce better-equipped than many of their fellow-classmen. In an on-going recruiting process, CampusJ will be adding campuses and bloggers continually after the launch.The site features a main blog covering Jewish campus news, and a series of sub-blogs focusing on individual campuses.  In the coming weeks and months, the site will add classified advertising and other dynamic features.Jewish campus news has often been at the forefront of community concern in recent years, whether over Israel advocacy and discrimination, or to trends among Jewish youth. CampusJ promises to be the definitive source for all such information.To take a peek at what we're doing, visit www.CampusJ.com.  If you know of someone who would be interested in applying to CampusJ, have them send a resume and writing samples to this address. 

Enter Photography Contest at Online Jewish Museum:  Toldot.org: The Online Jewish Museum of the Next Generation is sponsoring an online photography competition on the theme "Home."  Students ages 13-23 can submit photographs, photo collages or digitally manipulated photographs that speak to the theme. Cash prizes range from $50-300.  All work must be submitted by May 20, and winners will be notified in early June.  The winning entries will be displayed at the Toldot museum site beginning Aug. 1. For more information, please e-mail ancis@toldot.org, or download an entry form at www.toldot.org.



SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Job Opportunity in New York City:  The 92nd Street Y is a world-renowned Jewish Community Center in New York City, and it's seeking college students to work as counselors in its day camps this summer. Campers and staff travel together by air-conditioned bus each day from Manhattan to the beautiful, natural setting about 40 minutes away. While there, campers enjoy sports, swimming, arts, nature, ropes course, singing and so much more.  There are two camps for children with developmental disabilities as well.  Housing is not provided, but if for students planning on living in New York City this summer, then this is a great way to spend the summer in the city while spending the days outside in the sunshine! For more information, visit www.92y.org/camps or call 212-415-5641

Summer Social Action Internship in Washington, DC: Machon Kaplan is a six-week work/study internship program for college
students based out of the Religious Action Center in Washington, DC. Through our unique program you will be part of a special community, experience real world social justice policy work, and learn about Judaism and social justice. The program provides housing, some meals and credits for two college classes. The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion provides transcripts for credit for your courses. This program is cosponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism Kesher College Department and runs from June 19 to July 31. For more information, go to http://rac.org/confprog/machon/.

Two Summer Internships Available with JCYS in Chicago: The Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS), located in downtown Chicago, is seeking two student interns for the summer.  The development and communications intern will research agency records to find past program and board alumni; take oral histories of program and board alumni; and assist with events and grant research as needed.  To apply, please fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume to Kara Bomzer, development associate, at 312-726-8923 (fax) or kbomzer@jcys.org. The intern for the Chicago Long-Term Planning Committee will research demographics of Chicago neighborhoods; conduct competitive analysis; and conduct focus groups.  The final project will be a report of findings directly to Board of Directors. To apply, please fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume to Marty Oliff, executive director, at 312-726-8923 (fax) or moliff@jcys.org.

UJC Seeks Summer Interns for Washington Office: United Jewish Communities, which represents and serves 155 Jewish federations and 400 independent Jewish communities across North America, is looking for summer interns to work on national public policy issues, especially involving human services and the non-profit sector.  They will learn innovative approaches to stimulate community interest by organizing and informing local grassroots networks of Jewish federations; attending congressional hearings; participating in advocacy/leadership building days called "missions"; assisting in developing and analyzing community surveys; and researching and writing on issues such as senior transportation, aging and family care-giving.  Interns will have the opportunity to participate in any and all projects in which the UJC Washington office is involved.  Graduate and undergraduate summer internships run from the end of May through the end of August, and there is a stipend available.  Please forward resumes and questions to Rachel A. Charlip, Washington missions manager, at 202-785-4937 (fax) or Rachel.Charlip@ujc.org.

Pardes Offers Summer Learning Programs:  Join us at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies for a powerful experience with the outstanding Pardes faculty. At Pardes, men and women of diverse backgrounds and belief systems encounter the most compelling and challenging texts of Jewish tradition. Our students are offered a unique experience of intellectual openness, rigorous textual analysis and opportunities for personal spiritual growth. Summer program dates are June 27–July 21 (July session), July 25–28 (spiritual retreat) and July 31–Aug. 18 (Augusut session). For more information, please contact Pardes Director of Special Programs David Levin-Kruss at dlk@pardes.org.il, 1-888-447-1191 (US) or 972-2-673-5210 (elsewhere).

B'nai B'rith Museum Seeks Volunteer Oral History Project Managers in Washington:  The cultural arm of the country’s oldest and largest Jewish social service organization, the B’nai B’rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum is initiating the B’nai B’rith Oral History Heritage Project. Project managers will oversee and on occasion conduct interviews of B’nai B’rith officers, volunteers and members from around the world. Training will be provided. Volunteers must be able to work in downtown Washington (Foggy Bottom) one day each week. Contact Diana Altman at museum@bnaibrith.org  or 202-857-6603 for more information.

CET Jewish Studies in Prague - Scholarships Available for Hillel Students:  Spend a semester or summer in Prague experiencing the rich Jewish history and culture of Central Europe. CET Prague features interesting courses with dynamic professors. Program highlights include study trips to Poland and Hungary, a community-service practicum with internship opportunities, travel around the Czech Republic, lectures with Jewish community leaders, weekly extracurricular activities and meetings with European Jewish students.  Special scholarships for Hillel members are available. Application deadlines are March 1 for the summer program and May 1 for the fall program. Visit www.cetacademicprogams.com  or contact Jacob Labendz at 800-225-4262 x7372 or jlabendz@academic-travel.com for more information.

AJWS Volunteer Summer in Ukraine - June 19 to Aug. 9:  Do you want to see up close the Orange Revolution and Ukraine’s democratic deepening? Would you like to participate in the revival of one of Judaism’s oldest and most culturally rich communities? American Jewish World Service's Volunteer Summer in Ukraine is a dynamic, hands-on cultural immersion and service-learning experience for college students and recent college graduates ages 18-25. Participants will work with two reemerging Ukrainian Jewish communities while also studying globalization, sustainable development and the call for social justice in Jewish texts. The yearlong domestic program ensures that the summer is not an isolated experience. It includes three skill-building retreats, public presentations and continued volunteer opportunities. Applications are due on April 8 and can be downloaded from the Volunteer Summer page on the AJWS Web site. For more information about this or other AJWS summer programs, including opportunities in Africa and South America, contact Glenn Gutterman at 800-899-7146 or 212-736-2597 x644 or volunteer@ajws.org.

Join the Melitz Israel Summer Happening:  Spend two glorious weeks exploring Israel, visiting both the “must-sees” and the “off the beaten path" destinations. Hike, tour, walk, swim, visit, climb, learn, and experience the magical land of the Bible. Become part of a group of students from across North America who want to see Israel in depth and learn about all of its challenges as a modern Jewish democratic state.  Learn about dilemmas facing soldiers your age; see firsthand the environmental problems challenging the state; and explore their solutions. Observe different communities living side by side, and get your hands dirty helping out modern-day student pioneers. The Melitz Israel Summer Happening sponsors three sessions: May 16–31 ($2,750), June 15–30 ($2,750); Aug. 8–23 ($2,900). Price includes round-trip international flights from New York's Kennedy airport, hotels, airport transfers, most meals, entrance fees, security and airport taxes, fuel surcharge, etc. Prices subject to change due to varying fuel surcharge. For more details or to sign up, contact alexandra@melitz.org.il. For more info about Melitz, visit www.melitz.org.il.

Study Abroad at Hebrew University in Jerusalem:  Join more than 800 overseas students from around the world at the Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Online applications are now available for programs in English for undergraduate and graduate students in semester, year and summer programs, including a New Middle East Studies Institute, at http://overseas.huji.ac.il/oaa_apply.php   Can’t make it to Israel for the semester? Come study Hebrew intensively with Hebrew University faculty at our third annual ulpan in New York at Columbia-Barnard Hillel.  Classes will be held from July 11 to Aug. 5. Learn more at http://overseas.huji.ac.il/ulpan_ny.php.  For more information about either program, contact hebrewu@hebrewu.com or 800-404-8622 ext. 8524 or visit http://overseas.huji.ac.il.

Get CLIP'd!: Hillel's New York Collegiate Leadership Internship Program (CLIP) is looking for New York area students interested in paid summer internships. http://www.hillel.org/Hillel/NewHille.nsf/opportunities/clip.

Change Your Life This Summer: If you are 18-26 years old, Brandeis Collegiate Institute offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Jewish life and culture and explore your identity, regardless of background or affiliation. Guided by world-renowned scholars and artists, you'll engage in challenging discussion and study, express yourself through the arts and rediscover yourself as you hike and work 3,000 acres of land. Through the shared experience of living, working and resting in the serene hills of Southern California, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships that last a lifetime. Choose from two sessions: June 21-July 10 or July 12-July 31. Applications and more information are available at www.thebbi.org/bci or contact bci@thebbi.org or 805-582-4450.

Find Jewish Summer Camping Jobs with Free Web Service: Are you looking for a great summer job? Look no further than
www.jewishcampstaff.com. This free service offers users the chance to browse through Jewish camps to find the one that is right for them, or they can post their profiles on the site absolutely free. Most of registered prospective staff members receive multiple job offers from the participating Jewish camps. Log onto www.jewishcampstaff.com for the chance to spend a rewarding summer in a Jewish residential camp.

Intensive Hebrew Summer Ulpan at the University of Haifa:  Interested in learning Hebrew?  Want to spend time in Israel?  Come join the International Summer Ulpan at the University of Haifa! The ulpan brings together students from more than 30 countries to study Hebrew in one of the most effective language learning programs. This program is designed for those who want to immerse themselves in an intensive language acquisition experience that is extremely enriching as well as academically demanding. Instruction is offered on all levels, from beginners with no knowledge of the language to advanced classes.  The first session will take place July 7-Aug. 3, and second session will take place Aug. 7-31.  For more information, including academic credit, costs and potential scholarship opportunities, and about the semester and year-long programs, check out the Web site at www.uhaifa.org or e-mail info@mail.uhaifa.org.

Study at the Conservative Yeshiva This Summer:  Join the Conservative Yeshiva 2005 Summer Program and study classic texts of Judaism, including Talmud, Tanach, halacha, tefillah and philosophy.  Program includes intensive morning Hebrew ulpan and afternoon text study.  The advanced track includes Talmud each morning and afternoon shiurim in halacha.   Session I: July 3-July 21; Session II: July 24-Aug. 11. All ages and backgrounds welcome.  The Conservative Yeshiva is a program of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.  For information and an application, contact Yeshiva@uscj.org or http://uscj.org/israelcenter/yeshiva/educational_program/summer.shtml.



JOB, CAREER, AND GRADUATED SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES