A publication of Hillel at Miami University.  Send submissions to muhillel@muhillel.org. As always, contact Hillel muhillel@muhillel.org /513-523-5190) with any questions.

For the week of Monday, September 5, 2005-Sunday, September 11, 2005 

In this edition:
• Important Note About the High Holy Days and Missing Classes- if you still have not turned in the forms to your professors are plan on missing classes for the holidays you MUST do this ASAP!
• Upcoming Events
..-The return of Discovering Judaism every Tuesday! (note: new day)
..-Free Shabbat Dinner every Friday!
• A Note From Your JCSC
• Save Hillel's Brownies! 
• Hillel is now Wireless!!
• New for this Year!
• Need a Ride to Hillel?
• Guest Speaker September 19, 2005
• Birthdays and Good News
• Opportunities for 2005
• Be a Big Brother/Big Sister to our freshman!
• Hurricane Katrina relief
• High Holy Days
• Between Two Worlds Jewish Literature Book Series
• Virtual March to Stop Global Warming
• Considering a Career as a Jewish Professional?
• Hillel Contact and building information



IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE HIGH HOLY DAYS AND CLASSES – THIS IS PAST DUE- IF YOU HAVE NOT HANDED IN THE FORMS AND ARE PLANNING ON MISSING CLASSES YOU MUST HAVE AMY GREENBAUM SIGN THEM ASAP!
**Important information regarding religious services & class attendance, projects and exams.  Miami University has a policy providing for students to miss class and to seek arrangements for coursework due to significant religious holidays. This policy requires that you submit information to each professor within the first two weeks of class. Please go to this link http://www.muhillel.org/JewishLife/ClassHolidaysLetter.pdf on our website for a letter you can print out and take to each professor so that you will qualify for an excused absence for the High Holy Days. You will need to print a letter for every professor whose class you may miss and have each letter signed by Amy. Questions? Email or call Amy (director@muhillel.org 523-5190).
-- More information about High Holy Day services and dinners is found below.

Upcoming Events
- First Kollel class of the year!  Discovering Judaism class and open discussion with free dinner Tuesday, September 6th at Hillel at 7:15 pm.  (DJ is a free weekly program provided by the Cincinnati Kollel)
 
 - Free Shabbat Dinner. Friday, September 9, 2005 at Hillel at 6 pm.  Join us for a yummy free Shabbat dinner every week.  Dinner is preceded by a Shabbat service. This program is open to all. For questions or to volunteer to help with services email Ethan Karp at Karpes@muohio.edu
 
- Between Two Worlds: Identity and Imagination - Jewish Literature Discussion Series
This year, Hillel is participating in an exciting book discussion series. Each of the book discussions are at 6:00 p.m. at Hillel. Everyone welcome! Free dinner related to the theme of the books will be provided.   Books can be borrowed from Hillel or King Library.  For more information see below after High Holidays information.
Book Discussion #1: Sunday, September 11, 6 pm @ Hillel - Allegra Goodman's Kaaterskill Falls - facilitated by Claire Goldstein.
 
- *New*  EVERY SUNDAY come bring your books to Hillel from 7-10 pm for our new Sunday Study open hours.  Drinks and snacks will be provided, as well as study breaks to play games or watch TV (for example, Desperate Housewives).
 
- On Monday, September 19, 2005 at 5 pm, Gil Hoffman will speak on behalf of Miami Students for Israel. His speech is titled an "Insider's Look into the Withdrawal from the Gaza Strip." Gil Hoffman is the political correspondent and columnist for The Jerusalem Post, the Middle East's leading English daily. Well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian political leaders, Hoffman has interviewed Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, and has been interviewed by top media outlets on 6 continents. Join us for this interesting event. Location to be announced. Questions? Email Andy Bailer at Bailerac@muohio.edu 
 
- Exciting Opportunity!- Jewish Heritage Day at the Cincinnati Reds Game, Sunday, September 25th.  First pitch 1:15 pm.  Special discounted ticket prices:  view level- $9, bleacher- $6, sun + moon seats- $16, terrace box seats- $27.  For more information email Amy at Director@muhillel.org or come pick up a flyer at Hillel.  Tickets must be bought in advance  through Hillel. 
 
- Not-So-Kosher-Kitchen-Klub
Take a break from studying and come hang out with your friends while enjoying pool, darts and good food! We will eat at BWs (Buffalo Wild Wings across from Hillel) starting at 6:30 on Thursday, Sept 8; Wednesday, Sept 14; Tuesday Sept 20 (wing night); and Monday, Sept 26. Come one and all. Questions? Email Shaina (HappyDuck@aol.com) or Bryan (miami@icubed.com).
 
- Taglit-birthright israel - FREE TRIP TO ISRAEL 
Want to go to Israel for FREE?   
 
 What about going to Israel with your friends from Miami,
having a great time and doing it all for free? 
 Hillel at Miami is putting together a group to go on a Taglit- birthright israel trip during our   winter break this year.   
We will have an awesome time!
 
 Registration opens THIS Thursday, September 8, 2005!!!
Spots fill very very quickly (probably by Sunday, September 11, 2005) so you need to think about it now. 
 
Some FAQ:
If I register on September 8 am I 100% committed to going? - No.  You can register on Sept. 8 and if something comes up later, you can get your deposit back when you cancel by a certain date.
What is the deal with making a deposit? I thought the trip was free. - The trip is free.  You get the deposit back after the trip.
Find out the answers to many more FAQs on Hillel's   irthright FAQ site .
Registration Information
- If you are interested in going with Hillel, please email Jeremy fellow@muhillel.org ASAP! You can speak with Jeremy, Shira or Amy about the details at any time.
- Jeremy will send you the registration link for our trip before the Sept. 8th opening of registration.


A Note From Your JCSC:
It’s my job to figure out what the Jewish community and the Miami community at large wants to see happening on campus. If you don't know me yet, or even if you do, I want to take you out for coffee or ice cream to meet, catch up, and just see what's going down. Send me a line at 523 5190 or fellow@muhillel.org and let me know what's best for you.
                                                        -jeremy block



Save Hillel's Brownies 
Do you come to Hillel each week because of the DELICIOUS brownies?  Well I have some news for you!
 
DUNCAN HINES IS GOING DAIRY!  This presents a HUGE problem because our beloved brownies will no longer be pareve.  In Jewish dietary law pareve items are made without milk allowing them to be eaten with a meat meal.  With this new change in Duncan Hines brownie mixes we will no longer be able to have brownies for dessert because they will be considered dairy.  To keep our Shabbat meals kosher we cannot have dairy brownies with a meat meal.  If you are as devastated as I am, you will go to this website and protest this new change!
 
TO SAVE THE BROWNIES (our mix is called “Family Style Brownies, Chewy Fudge”):
 
1. Go to:
http://www.pinnaclefoodscorp.com/contactpinnacle/ContactUs.Aspx?CommentBrandName=duncanhines
 
2. Fill out the form
            Subject: Concern
Enter UPC code for brownies: 4420931132
 
3. In message box let Duncan Hines know how many customers they would lose by acting on this change!
  
 Every person counts!  Thanks for doing your part to keep brownies on our menu for Shabbat!
 
If you have any questions, ideas on how to spread the word, or just want to vent about brownies, contact Shaina Rood at Happyduck@aol.com



Hillel is now Wireless!!
The Hillel building now has wireless internet access.  Come and study, hangout and surf the web at Hillel for free.  The name of the wireless access is Hillel Wireless and the password is chutzpah.



*NEW* for this year! 
In each edition of the Jewspaper we will be "hiding" a password.  When you find the password, email Admin@muhillel.org with the subject JEWSPAPER PASSWORD and in the body, type the word of the week and your name.  Each week those who respond will be entered into a raffle drawing for prizes to be held at the end of each month.  Thanks to all those who responded last week with the password “Rauch.” 



Need Directions or a Ride to Hillel?
-For directions to drive, take the bus or walk to Hillel go to the middle of the web page http://www.muhillel.org/Email/EmailUsN.html
-If you would like a ride to a Hillel event, call (513-523-5190) or email us (muhillel@muhillel.org) and we will find you one. (Advance notice appreciated but not necessary.)



Guest Speaker
- On Monday, September 19, 2005 at 5 pm, Gil Hoffman will speak on behalf of Miami Students for Israel. His speech is titled an "Insider's Look into the Withdrawal from the Gaza Strip." Gil Hoffman is the political correspondent and columnist for The Jerusalem Post, the Middle East's leading English daily. Well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian political leaders, Hoffman has interviewed Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, and has been interviewed by top media outlets on 6 continents. Join us for this interesting event. Location to be announced. Questions? Email Andy Bailer at Bailerac@muohio.edu 



SEND US YOUR BIRTHDAYS AND GOOD NEWS!
We want to start acknowledging Hillel birthdays and other special events in the Jewspaper.  Send submissions to Admin@muhillel.org.   [Hillel Jewspaper password for 9/5/05-9/11/05 is yom huledet sameach  (happy birthday) ]



OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2005
-Big Brothers/Big Sisters wanted for the incoming first year's contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org
-Now accepting applications for J-DAPs (Jewish Dorm Activities Programmers) for 2005-2006 academic year.  Join the JDAP team in their second year creating lively Jewish programs in the residence halls. JDAPs are paid interns with a minimal time commitment. Contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org  
-Welcome Back Ambassadors wanted.  Help welcome 1st years to Miami, help with Welcome Back Shabbat, and more.  Email Amy at director@muhillel.org
-Roommates wanted.  For 2005-2006, contact Rachel Cowen at cowenrl@muohio.edu.  Subletter needed for 4-person house in Spring 2006, contact Lauren at 513-461-1985.



Hurricane Katrina relief 
 Hillel is working with local and national agencies to provide the most effective assistance to those affected by Hurricane Katrina in the Jewish and non-Jewish communities. Our Hillel will be joining with Hillels across the country to raise funds to assist the relief effort as well as doing short and long-term volunteering.  As you may know, there are at least 17 students from universities in New Orleans who are at Miami for the semester.  The University is aware that Hillel wants to help such students. Email or speak with Amy (director@muhillel.org / 523-5190) for more specifics on how you can help.  Links: Miami University hurricane Katrina relief info. Hillel International hurricane relief information.

High Holy Days 2005
-Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner, Monday, October 3, 2005 at 5 pm at Hillel.
-Erev Rosh Hashanah Services, Monday, October 3, 2005, at 7 pm at Sesquicentennial Chapel.
-Rosh Hashanah Morning Services, Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 10 am at Sesquicentennial Chapel.
-Erev Rosh Hashanah (2nd day), Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at 7 pm at Hillel.
-Rosh Hashanah Morning (2nd day), Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at 10 am at Hillel.
-Erev Yom Kippur Dinner, Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at 5 pm at Hillel.
-Erev Yom Kippur Services, Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 7 pm at Sesquicentennial Chapel.
-Yom Kippur Morning Services, Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 10 am at Sesquicentennial Chapel.
-Yom Kippur Yizkor Memorial Service and Ne'ilah Closing Service, Thursday, October 14, 2005 at 6 pm at Hillel.
-Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast, after services above end, at Hillel.
 
Participate in Services:  Hillel sponsors Progressive (a mix of Reform and Conservative traditions) services on campus for the High Holidays.  Arrangements can be made for those who wish to attend services at the Conservative congregation in Hamilton, OH.  More details about High Holidays as they approach.  If you are interested in helping Amy Greenbaum (our rabbinic intern as well as director) with High Holiday services, e-mail her at director@muhillel.org.  Assistance needed to plan services, blow shofar, read torah and/or haftarah, english readings, and music. All backgrounds and abilities are welcome, no Hebrew knowledge nor experience required.
 
**Important information regarding religious services & class attendance, projects and exams.  Miami University has a policy providing for students to miss class and to seek arrangements for coursework due to significant religious holidays. This policy requires that you submit information to each professor within the first two weeks of class. Please go to this link http://www.muhillel.org/JewishLife/ClassHolidaysLetter.pdf on our website for a letter you can print out and take to each professor so that you will qualify for an excused absence for the High Holy Days. You will need to print a letter for every professor whose class you may miss and have each letter signed by Amy. Questions? Email or call Amy (director@muhillel.org 523-5190).


Between Two Worlds: Identity and Imagination - Jewish Literature Discussion Series
This year, Hillel is participating in an exciting book discussion series. Each of the book discussions are at 6:00 p.m. at Hillel. Everyone welcome! Free dinner related to the theme of the books will be provided. For more information and to register, please contact Frances Yates. This program is co-sponsored by the Miami University Libraries, American Library Association, Center for American and World Cultures, Hillel Foundation, Jewish Studies Program, Lane Public Library

Sunday, September 11, 6 pm - Allegra Goodman's Kaaterskill Falls - facilitated by Claire Goldstein
Sunday, October 9, 6 pm - Eva Hoffman's Lost in Translation - facilitated by Erik Rose
Sunday, November 13, 6 pm - Moacyr Scliar's Centaur in the Garden - facilitated by Erik Rose
 
Books available to borrow at Hillel and at King Library.
 
You can find out more about this and all the Jewish Studies programs connected to the Center for American and World Cultures at http://casnov1.cas.muohio.edu/cawc/jewish.html
 
Join the "Virtual March" to Stop Global Warming with Hillel
"The Eternal One placed the human being in the Garden of Eden, to till it and to tend it."
Genesis 2:15

Weinberg Tzedek Hillel has recently become a "virtual marcher" on StopGlobalWarming.org's "virtual march on Washington." By clicking on this link, you can join the march and help Hillel reach our goal -- to be one of the top 25 marchers (and join Rabbi David Saperstein, Leonardo DiCaprio and General Wesley Clark). [Hillel Jewspaper Password for 8/29-9/4=Ruach] The virtual march is an easy and quick way for students and Hillel professionals to address an important social-justice issue. In addition to www.stopglobalwarming.org, Weinberg Tzedek Hillel's advocacy intern program will help several students intensify environmental organizing through a Jewish lens on campuses. Hillel is proud to partner with StopGlobalWarming to heal our planet.


Are you considering a career in Jewish professional life?
 Then join us for…HUC-JIR Admissions weekend
September 23-25, 2005HUC-JIR Cincinnati Campus
-Meet representatives from all of HUC-JIR’s programs
-Participate in discussions with esteemed faculty on topics like:
..-The role of the rabbi
..-The evolution of Jewish music
..-What is a Jewish professional?
-Attend S’lichot services at the historic Plum Street Synagogue
-Observe classes on September 22 or 26
This program is open to all college seniors and adults. For more
information, contact the Youth Program Department at (513) 221-1875
x.3232 or YouthPrograms@huc.edu.



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