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 26th, 2005-Sunday, October 2nd, 2005 

In this edition:
• Regular Events
• Special Events
. . .-Jewish Greek Party
. . .-Grant Writing Office Hours
. . .-High Holy Days
• A Note from Your JCSC Fellow
• JDAPs Wanted
• An Invitation from Your Director
• Jewish Learning Opportunities
• Free Trip to Israel-REGISTRATION OPENT - BUT NOT FOR LONG!!!
• Nearly Free Trip to Israel for those who have been already - REGISTRATION OPEN, BUT FILLING FAST
• 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!
Ladies' Night - Monday, Sept 26th, 6:00 pm. Ladies' night is a group for Jewish women on campus. We gather monthly for friendship, good food and a short activity. All welcome and encouraged to attend. Questions? Contact Amy Lindsay (lindsaar@muohio.edu) or Stacey Banchek (banchese@muohio.edu).
 
Not-So-Kosher-Kitchen-Klub at B-Dubs (across from Hillel). Monday, Sept 26th, 6:30pm. 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 BW3’s is: Monday, Sept 26th. Questions? Email Shaina (HappyDuck@aol.com) or Bryan (Miami@icubed.com).
 
Shabbat Services and FREE dinner at Hillel - Friday, Sept 30th, 6 pm. 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.
 
Sunday Study at Hillel - Sunday, October 2nd and 9th, 7-10pm. 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
Decibel Party for Jewish Greeks 9pm, Thursday, September 29, 2005.
GREEKS: Know the date September 29th (9PM) is for you to meet other Jews scattered across the Greek system. We have reserved Decibel (upstairs 45 East) for a bar night. Watch your mailboxes for Evites. If you're afraid that you're not on the guest-list send your name and the name of your Greek house to Jeremy fellow@muhillel.org Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you there.
 
Grant Writing Office Hours on Monday, September 26, 2005 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Come write grants for your Hillel event. Bryan Markowitz will be here to help prepare the grants! Come one and all and bring your ideas!
 
High Holy Days - Hillel is sponsoring dinners and services for the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). A list of service times and locations can be found on our website at http://www.muhillel.org/index/HighHolyDays2005/HighHolyDays2005.html . Registration for the meals and services can be found at http://www.muhillel.org/index/HighHolyDays2005/HHDRegistration2005.pdf.



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.



JDAPs Wanted
JDAPs wanted: Interested in getting paid to create Jewish programs in the res halls? contact jeremy for info and the application at fellow@muhillel.org



AN INVIATION FROM YOUR DIRECTOR
Happy New Year!  In celebration of the New Year and of you - it would be my pleasure to take you to lunch. If you would like to have lunch, email me and let me know what days/times best fit your class schedule. I look forward to having lunch soon! Your director, Amy Greenbaum (513-523-5190, director@muhillel.org)



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 6:00pm 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: israel.hillel.org Questions? Contact Jeremy 513 523 5190 or fellow@muhillel.org
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR YOU TO SIGN UP - EMAIL JEREMEY TODAY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!!


Want to Go to Israel but been on Birthright?
There are 4 trips available to you this winter break. Four chances to go for only $500 (plus transportation to New York.). Go to Israel this winter break with Hillel International! Registration is now open! You can read about the four trips and begin the registration process at http://cms.hillel.org/Hillel/Israel/Trips+and+Opportunities/leaders_mission/default.htm
SEATS ARE FILLING FAST!!! SIGN UP TODAY.



TZEDEK – MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
- 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 31 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
- Are you driving home for the holidays?  Do you have space in your car? Email muhillel@muhillel.org if you can give a ride or if you need a ride. Please include your name, destination and how many spots you have or need.



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