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, November 7th, 2005-Sunday, November13th, 2005

Networking Basics Program Tonight!
Come get tips on how to get a job, internship or into grad school.
6:00 pm tonight at Hillel, a free dinner will be served.
Hungry? Hillel has a refrigerator full of food, come and raid it! 

In this edition:
• Special Events
• Ohio Loves Israel!
• Regular Events
• Jewish Learning Opportunities
• Tzedek – Make the World a Better Place (Includes Hurricane Katrina & Rita Relief Efforts)
• Jews on Ice Broomball Team
• A Note from Your JCSC Fellow
• JDAPs Wanted
• An Invitation from Your Director
• JEWLA Card
• Concerts
• Scholarships Available for Israel Trip
• General Information
• Good & Welfare
• Jewspaper Password Prize
• Contact Us & Building Information
• Need a Ride?



SPECIAL EVENTS
JVS Networking Basics- Monday, Nov 7th, at 6pm.  Help looking for jobs, internships, or applying to grad schools program and dinner.

Semiformal    Save the date! Hillel semiformal Saturday night, December 3, 2005 in Cincinnati! Stay tuned for more information. Contact Stacey Banchek (banchese@muohio.edu ) or Rachel Cowen (cowenrl@muohio.edu ) for questions.



OHIO LOVES ISRAEL!
State-Wide One-day conference on Israel! Sunday, November 13th @ OSU
Depart Oxford at 8:15 am, return to Oxford by 10 pm
Get together with Jewish students across Ohio to discuss and learn about Israel. This one day meeting hosted by Ohio State Hillel will include students from Case Western Reserve, University of Cincinnati, Ohio University, Kent State, Miami, Ohio State and more!  An impressive lineup of speakers is scheduled.  Uriel Palti, Consul General of Israel, Areyeh Green, Advisor to former Minister Natan Sharansky and Elliot Mathias, Executive Director of Hasbara Fellowship will each lead workshops with titles such as “Inside Israeli Politics” and “Teach not Preach.” All views of Israel are welcome. For more information, speak with Amy (director@muhillel.org or call 523-5190). The conference is free and transportation will be provided by Hillel. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY THURSDAY 11/10!!! Click here for the registration form.



REGULAR EVENTS!
Shabbat Services and FREE dinner at Hillel - riday, Nov 11th, 6 pm – Shabbat Around the World – Italy!!!! 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.

Do you need a quiet place to study? Hillel is available to you for studying anytime on any day of the week. You can contact any member of our exec board who can let you into the building with a few hours notice.



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! DJ is this Tuesday, Nov 8th!

Jewish Arts and Culture Lecture- Tuesday, Nov 8th, 5 pm in 40 Irvin.  Dr. Julye Bidmead will speak about, “Women’s Religious Roles in Ancient Judaism.”

Between Two Worlds: Identity and Imagination- Jewish Literature Discussion Series THIS SUNDAY, Nov 13th, 6 pm at Hillel: 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 date this semester is: This Sunday!!! Sunday, November 13th, 6pm- Moacyr Scliar’s Centaur in the Garden, facilitated by Erik Rose

Classes with Amy Greenbaum, our Director & Rabbinic Resource.
“What Does Judaism Say about Jesus?” Dinner & Discussion –  Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:30 pm. Have you been asked about your faith on campus? Do people ask you why Jews don’t believe in Jesus? If you say yes to either of these or if you would like to know some more information; join us for a discussion of Jewish views of Jesus and other elements of Christianity on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:30 pm at Hillel.  A free dinner will be provided. Questions? Email or call Amy director@muhillel.org or 523-5190.

Basic Judaism Series – 11/20 & 12/4 at 5:30 pm, dinner included at Hillel.
“Why Do Pray the Prayers we Say?” Sunday, November 20, 2005, 5:30. Learn about the order, meaning and history of the prayers on Friday night. We will look at a variety of prayerbooks, including our Hillel Shabbat Service. Free dinner provided. Questions? Email or call Amy director@muhillel.org or 523-5190.

“Hanukkah: Behind the Story” – Sunday, December 4, 2005, 5:30 pm. Get some of the behind-the-scenes information on the story of Hanukkah. Free dinner provided. Questions? Email or call Amy director@muhillel.org or 523-5190.

For topic suggestions or questions, please contact her at Director@muhillel.org.


TZEDEK – MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
Help with Katrina relief: we have 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. Email or speak with Amy (director@muhillel.org / 523-5190) for more specifics on how you can help.

Alternative Winter Break Trip
pend your winter break helping to rebuild structures and lives damaged by this year’s hurricanes. Trips are being planned and coordinated by Hillel International. Contact Jeremy (fellow@muhillel.org) or Amy (director@muhillel.org) for more information.



Jews on Ice Broomball Team!
Come play co-rec broomball with us- no experience necessary.  We NEED players (both men and women), plus the end of our season is coming up!  Come hang out and have a good time.  For more information contact Dave at Lipskyda@muohio.edu.
The remaining games for this season:
Thur. Nov. 10 - 10:30 PM
Thur. Nov. 17 - 9:55 PM
For suggestions of other intramurals to participate in (ie basketball, soccer, volleyball, wiffleball), contact Dave Lipsky.



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 a 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 residence halls? Contact Jeremy for info and the application at fellow@muhillel.org



AN INVIATION FROM YOUR DIRECTOR
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)   [Jewspaper Password for 11/7-11/13 is Dag (fish)]



IT'S JEWLA CARD TIME!
The JEWLA Card is back!  This year the card is being offered for a flat-rate of $54.00.  Card holder benefits are: all mailings/emails, free t-shirt, voting privileges to the Association of Jewish Students, all high holiday meals and services, brunch of Parents’ Weekend, discount on Passover seders and meals, and additional reduced prices on other activities throughout the year.  To sign up either fill out a form at Hillel or print it online and mail it in.



CONCERTS
Matisyahu: An orthrodox Jew making some grooves through reggae, hip hop, and Carlebach style music
Sunday, November 20, 2005, 8:00pm in Columbus, OH
Newport Music Hall (w/ Pigeon John)
Check out the website: www.hasidicreggae.com

The Moshav Band: Jammed out Carlebach tunes
Sunday, December 4, 2005, 7:00pm
The Moshav Band in Cincinnati, OH
20th Century Theater
$18 advance/$25 at the door
Get tix at www.planitjewish.com or call JVS at 513-985-0515

Interested in learning more about these or going with a group, contact jeremy Block at 513-523-5190 or fellow@muhillel.org



SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ISRAEL TRIP
Are you from Cincinnati? Do your parents live in Cincinnati? If so, there is a significant amount of funding available for you to go to Israel (even if you have been before). The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati offers college students who graduated from Cincinnati area high schools (or whose parents reside in the Cincinnati area) grants of $3,000 for travel to Israel. Peer programs are covered, including a variety of programs from ulpans to ARMDI to Magen David to semester abroad studies. Contact Barbara Miller at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati for more information (513-985-1528, bmiller@jfedcin.org ).



GENERAL INFORMATION
Want to see yourself on the Hillel website???  It’s time to update the pictures on the website.  If you have any pictures of you and your friends from any Hillel-related program that has taken place this year, please email them to Jacobjs@muohio.edu. Include the program the picture is from and a small caption naming everyone in the picture.



GOOD & WELFARE
Greg Salomon would like to request a ride home for thanksgiving break (beginning Tue Nov 22nd). If you can give him a ride, please email him at salomogt@muohio.edu

Happy birthday to Rachel Ross (11/7), Josh Trangle (11/8), and Ashley Newman (11/8). “It’s a Tuesday night and to celebrate we’re going uptown to Country Night- everyone is welcome to come,” writes Laura Burling.

Send us your birthdays and other good news so we can acknowledge them in the JewsPaper. Send submissions to Admin@muhillel.org.
 
Scholar Leader Program (Scholarships available)
The Scholar Leader Program is a proactive, supportive community dedicated to enhancing leadership and scholarship among its members and the broader University community. The Scholar Leader program is a residential living-learning program involving a one-year residence in Elliott or Stoddard Halls. The '05 - '06 Scholar Leaders will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, November 9 from 8-10 p.m. in Elliott hall.  Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to meet current Scholar Leaders, learn more about the program, and tour the halls. Applications are available now from 112 Warfield.  Applications may also be found online at www.muohio.edu/mlc (under the Living Groups link). Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Monday, November 28 to 111 Warfield. Candidates are notified by January 25 if they have been selected as finalists and asked to interview on Saturday, January 28.  Final decisions will be announced on Monday, February 13. Questions? Contact Jeff Schagrin at schagrjr@muohio.edu  or 529-6671.



JEWSPAPER PASSWORD PRIZE
Thank you to Kofenya for their gift for our JewsPaper password prize for the month of September. Email this issue's password to admin@muhillel.org to be in the November drawing.



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
Check us out online at www.muhillel.org

Amy Greenbaum, Executive Director & Rabbinic Intern:  director@muhillel.org
Jeremy Block, Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellow (JCSC):  fellow@muhillel.org
Shira Lazebnick, President, Association of Jewish Students:  lazebnsz@muohio.edu

Our two story building housing a TV lounge and game room, computer lab, free wireless internet access, and library is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sundays from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and during program hours. If you have a car and are planning to drive to Hillel programs and meetings, you must register your car with Paula. Unauthorized cars parked in our parking lot will be ticketed.


Need a ride?
-For directions to drive, take the bus, or walk to Hillel go to middle of the web page here
-If you would like a ride to a Hillel event call 513-523-5190 or email us at muhillel.muhillel.org and we will find one for you. (Advance notice appreciated but not necessary.)


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