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 12th, 2005-Sunday, September 18th, 2005 

In this edition:
• Regular Events
• Special Events
• High Holy Days 2005/5766
• A Note from Your JCSC Fellow
• Jewish Learning Opportunities
• Free Trip to Israel
• Tzedek – Make the World a Better Place (Includes Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts)
• General Information
• Good & Welfare
• Contact Us & Building Information
• Need a Ride?



REGULAR EVENTS!
Not-So-Kosher-Kitchen-Klub at B-Dubs (across from Hillel). Wednesday, Sept 14th, 6:30 pm. Take a break from studying and come hang out with your friends while enjoying pool, darts, and good food! This weekly meeting will change days every week, and switch places ever month. The remaining Not-So-Kosher-Kitchen-Klub meetings in September at BW’s are: Tuesday, Sept 20th (wing night) and Monday, Sept 26th. Questions? Email Shaina (HappyDuck@aol.com) or Bryan (Miami@icubed.com).
 
Friday, Sept 16th, 6 pm- Shabbat Services and FREE dinner at Hillel. For questions or to volunteer to help with services email Ethan Karp at Karpes@muohio.edu. Dinner is graciously supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Sponsorship of a Shabbat dinner is also available. Please contact Amy (director@muhillel.org) for more information or to sponsor a shabbat dinner.
 
Friday, Sept 16th, 5:50 pm- Traditional Shabbat Service in the Hillel library followed by FREE dinner at Hillel. Join us for a traditional minchah and sabbath eve service in the library at Hillel. We'll be done at the same time as the regular service and we will all have dinner together. If you have questions about this option email Eric Littman littmaem@muohio.edu.
 
Sunday, Sept 18th, 7-10pm- Sunday Study at Hillel. Bring your book EVERY SUNDAY for our brand new open hours. Drinks and snacks (brownies!) will be provided, as well as study breaks to play games or watch TV.



SPECIAL EVENTS
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 in Upham, room 1. Questions? Email Andy Bailer at Bailerac@muohio.edu  There will be a pre-event for Hillel members at 4 pm at Hillel. [Jewspaper password for this week is Manishevitz.]



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.

For more information and the registration form, click here.

**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).



A NOTE FROM YOUR JCSC FELLOW
Jeremy says: 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 513-523-5190 or email me at Fellow@muhillel.org and let me know what’s best for you.



JEWISH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Discovering Judaism happens every Tuesday night at Hillel at 7:15pm, led by the Cincinnati Kollel. Come for learning, discussion, and free dinner!
 
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 pm at Hillel. Everyone is welcome. Free dinner related to the theme of the books will be provided. For more information and to register, 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, and Lane Public Library. Books are available to borrow at Hillel and King Library.
The remaining dates are: Sunday, October 9th, 6pm- Eva Hoffman’s Lost in Translation, facilitated by Erik Rose and Sunday, November 13th, 6pm- Moacyr Scliar’s Centaur in the Garden, facilitated by Erik Rose
 
Look for classes at Hillel led by Amy Greenbaum, our Director and Rabbinic Intern. For topic suggestions or questions, please contact her at Director@muhillel.org.



FREE TRIP TO ISRAEL!
Free Israel Trip!
Taglit-birthright Israel: Hillel. Registration is still going on. If you're even considering going, register early. It will affect how many seats are allocated to Miami students. check out: http://israel.hillel.org Questions? Contact Jeremy 513 523 5190 or fellow@Muhillel.org



TZEDEK – MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
- Want to help Beth Israel Congregation in Hamilton provide a meal to area Hurricane Katrina refugees? The dinner is Wednesday, September 14 at Beth Israel. Please contact Jeremy at 513 523 5190 or fellow@Muhillel.org to carpool and find out more details.
- Want to volunteer from 12-2 at the Oxford Family Resource center on Thursday September 15? Contact Jeremy at 513 523 5190 or fellow@Muhillel.org.
- Help with Katrina relief: we are ordering Mardi Gras beads to sell on campus. The profit will go to helping with the relief effort. Want to help by buying or selling? Are you part of another organization that might want to help? Contact Jeremy at 513 523 5190 or fellow@Muhillel.org
- 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 is 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. Please let those students know that Hillel is a resource for them, regardless of religious background. Email or speak with Amy (director@muhillel.org / 523-5190) for more specifics on how you can help.



GENERAL INFORMATION
-Send us your birthdays and other good news so we can acknowledge them in the Jewspaper. Send submissions to Admin@muhillel.org.
-Win a prize by reading the Jewspaper! Find the weekly password and email it, along with your name, to Admin@muhillel.org.



GOOD & WELFARE
- Roommates wanted for 2006-2007 school year! I am looking for one roommate for the whole year and one for second semester. Two friends and I plan to live in Miami Commons ($1850 per person/semester). If you are interested, please contact Leslie Stein at phone number (847)722-6017.



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