-The Hillel building will be available for studying this week during the day and late nights.  Email muhillel@muhillel.org with questions.
-Tuesday @ 5:45pm there will be a meeting to discuss the new Hillel director search.  Contact Shira at Lazebnsz@muohio.edu if you want to attend.
-Did you eat meals during Passover at Hillel?  Please settle your bill before leaving for the summer.  Contact Amy at Director@muhillel.org.
-If you're interested in being a Big Brother/Big Sister for the incoming first year's contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org.
-If you're interested in being a J-DAP (jewish dorm activities programmer) for next year contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org.
-Welcome Back Ambassadors wanted.  Help welcome 1st years to Miami, help with Welcome Back BBQ, Welcome Back Shabbat, and more.  Email Amy at Director@muhillel.org.
-HELP PASS THE WORD ALONG TO INCOMING STUDENTS:  There wil be two meet-and-greet Summer Schmoozing informal gatherings, one in Cleveland and one in Columbus.
   Columbus- Sunday, August 14th at Ann kravec's house.  RSVP to Shira at Lazebnsz@muohio.edu
Cleveland- Sunday, August 7th at Shira Lazebnik's house.  RSVP to Shira at Lazebnsz@muohio.edu
-Miami Hillel Help Wanted
Staying in Oxford for the summer?  Hillel is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students to help staff summer orientation tables and do general office work.  Flexible hours.  Contact Amy at director@muhillel.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
-NEED A PLACE TO LIVE FOR 2005-2006?  TALK TO RACHEL COWEN IF YOU DO. EMAIL HER AT  cowenrl@muohio.edu
-Lauren Roden is looking for someone to subletter her room in a 4-person house spring 2006. If interested contact Lauren at 513-461-1985.
-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!  . 



New Opportunities:

Schusterman Leaders Assembly,
a program run by International Hillel, is August 16-21 at Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia. Signup is NOW online at www.hillel.org.   Leaders Assembly is an intensive, exciting, six-day conference that enhances skills and energizes hundreds of Hillel campus activists from around the world. Sessions focus on leadership skills, Jewish learning, program sharing and networking to help develop Jewish leaders and aid in transforming campuses into a vibrant Jewish community.
 
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. 
 
An Amazing Spanish Program organized by Hillel Uruguay (the first Hillel in South America) -July 8th- August 7th 
- Two Berlitz levels of Spanish learning & all the materials needed
- Four star accommodations [30 nights / triple base]
- Two kosher meals a day [breakfast and dinner]
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Participation in Hillel Uruguay activities
- Involvement with Tzedek Hillel Social Justice Program
- Trips to:
        - Buenos Aires, Argentina [3 days]
        - Historic Quarter of the city of Colonia del Sacramento, declared Cultural World Heritageby UNESCO [daytrip]
        - Punta del Este, South America’s coolest seaside resort [daytrip]
        - An exceptional visit to a traditional Uruguayan farm
 Register at  www.hillel.org.uy  to receive more information about the Spanish Program.

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



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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