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, February 20th, to Sunday, February 26th 2006


Remember Tuesday is Mon/Tues Switch Day so go to your MONDAY classes

In this edition:
• Play Broomball with Hillel
• Free Trip to Israel
• Special Events
• Regular Events
• Jewish Learning Opportunities
• 2006 KOACH Kallah
• AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
• Outstanding Professor Award
• Tzedek
• CAC Kidsfest
• NUJLS Queer Jewish Student Conference 2006
• Free Practice Test from KAPLAN
• General Information
• Good & Welfare
• Jewspaper Password Prize
• Staples -- Save Money on School and Office Supplies
• Contact Us & Building Information
• Need a Ride?



PLAY BROOMBALL WITH HILLEL
Last Call for anyone who wants to be apart of the Broomball team for this season.  If interested, email Jenny at Jacobjs@muohio.edu.  All are welcome and encouraged to play!



FREE TRIP TO ISRAEL!!!
Just by being Jewish and between the ages of 18-26, you can go to Israel for FREE. If you haven’t been to Israel on a peer trip, then join us this summer as we go to Israel for free with Taglit-birthright Israel: Hillel. Registration is now open and places are filling fast!!! For questions, contact Jeremy fellow@muhillel.org / 523-5190. You may also register online. Come spend 10 days with us in Israel!!!!!



SPECIAL EVENTS
Shabbat Around the World:  ISRAEL! Friday, February 24th, 2006 at Hillel at 6pm. Join us for services and/or a yummy Israeli dinner (free) with special guest Amit from the Chaverim M’Yisrael program.  Come, eat, meet Amit and help him have a great time while visiting Miami! Services begin at 6 pm with dinner at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend one or both. This event is generously supported by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.

ART AT THE HIESTAND
Come and enjoy the art of 5 Miami senior photography majors Ali Smith, Meghan Devolder, Stef Halmos, Kristen Ebsen and Meg Dahlke. Metamorphosis: Still, their exhibition will be in Hiestand's North Gallery from the 20th until the 28th of February. Come to the opening Friday Feb. 24th,4:00-6:30 at Hiestand North Gallery Art. DJ Stevie D will be spinning records and Hillel is sponsoring the kosher refreshments. Questions? Contact Jeremy at fellow@muhillel.org / 523-5190.
 
Transformation Leadership Academy
Lights on campus and the Office of Diversity Affairs present the
Transformation Leadership Academy 2006 - "Leading with Integrity"
Saturday, Feb. 25 from noon to 5 pm at Peabody Hall
Noon: Opening Address given by Mayor Mark Mallory of the City of Cincinnati
1 pm: Lunch
1:45-2:45 and 2:45-3:45 pm Workshops - You will be able to chose from workshops on diversity, service and student experiences as they pertain to leading with integrity.
4 pm Keynote Rant "Integrity: Is It in You?" - presented by Kathy Y. Wilson, Columnist for CityBeat and author of Your Negro Tour Guide: Truths in Black and White
THIS EVENT IS FREE... RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Email lightsoncampus@gmail.com to RSVP or for more information.
 
The Vagina Monologues
Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" is a compelling play that has given a voice to women of all ages all over the world. An astonishing balance of the incredibly intimate and the amazingly universal, Eve's words have inspired and empowered people and transformed consciousness about violence against women and girls.
Thurs Feb 23rd - 8pm Leonard Theatre - Peabody Hall
Fri Feb 24th - 8pm Kelley Auditorium - Presser Hall
Sat Feb 25th ? 8pm Kelley Auditorium - Presser Hall
 
Tickets now available at the Shriver Box Office. Proceeds benefit the Butler County Rape Crisis Program. Tickets sell out every year, fast, so get your tickets today! Questions? Contact Shirley Wang at wangsk@muohio.edu or 513.529.2069



REGULAR EVENTS!
Do you need a quiet place to study? Hillel is available to you for studying anytime on any day of the week, to make sure that you can get into the building after hours, contact a member of the Association of Jewish Students Exec Board.

AJS Meetings will be held weekly on Thursday nights at 7pm.  All are welcome to attend.



JEWISH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Weekly Torah Study – Fridays at 2:30 pm.
Do you want to learn more about the Torah (our Bible) or deepen your connection to it? Great. Join Amy and Jeremy for their weekly informal discussion Fridays at 2:30 pm. All levels and exposures to Torah study welcome. Questions? Contact Amy (director@muhillel.org / 523-5190).
 
Discovering Judaism happens weekly at Hillel at 7:15pm, led by the Cincinnati Kollel. Come for learning, discussion, and free dinner! The next DJ session is TUESDAY (mon/tues switch day) February 21st, and will take place every Monday.
 
Classes with Amy Greenbaum, our Director & Rabbinic Resource.
Amy offers informal, discussion oriented classes on Jewish topics twice monthly such as: What Happens After we Die? and Judaism and Environmentalism. For topic suggestions or questions, please contact her at Director@muhillel.org.
 
Upcoming Classes:
Judaism & Sexuality Thursday, February 23, 2006 free dinner and discussion.



2006 KOACH KALLAH
February 23-26, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH - "Listening for God"
Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Amy Eilberg, Yedidya Center for Spiritual Direction
Artist in Residence: Neshama Carlebach, Special Concert on Saturday Night:
Neshama Carlebach - Soul Music Rabbi Eilberg and Neshama will be join us for all of Shabbat! Community service projects, an incredible Shabbat experience, networking opportunities, evening of Israeli culture, workshops on campus issues, creative arts  and more! REGISTER NOW - TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Limited scholarships still available!
TO REGISTER, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: www.koach.org



AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. – MARCH 5-7
Join members of the pro-Israel community in Washington, DC, on March 5-7 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. Scholarships are available. Please also email Amy (director@muhillel.org) and let her know that you are interested, as she will likely attend the Conference.



OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR AWARD
Sniors are encouraged to nominate their favorite teachers for the Outstanding Professor Award.  This award is sponsored by ASG’s Academic Affairs Coalition.  Every professor nominated, as well as the student who submitted the application are invited to a banquet honoring these exemplary staff members.  The dinner will be held at the Heritage Room on Wednesday, March 29th, 2006. Applications are available on ASG’s website: www.muohio.edu/asg. Applications are due March 8th, 2006 at 5pm electronically.

TZEDEK
Gulf Coast Volunteer Opportunities
In the wake of the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes, millions of people have donated time and money to make the lives of those affected a little bit better.  Working in conjunction with local agencies and synagogues, the Union’s Disaster Relief Fund has made funds available for the Jackson, MS and New Orleans Jewish communities to hire a volunteer coordinator to assist with placing volunteers. In Jackson, much of the work will be in resettlement of those from some of the hardest hit regions of Mississippi.  Those interested in working in Mississippi should contact Robyn Pollack at 601 529-3419 or Rabbi Valerie Cohen, of Beth Israel Congregation at (601) 956-6215; rabbicohen@bellsouth.net. The work needed in New Orleans will consist primarily of storm clean up and pre-construction work on existing structures.  For more information on opportunities to work in New Orleans, please contact Terri Gross at the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans at 504-780-5600 or terigross@jewishnola.com.
For college students, KESHER will be facilitating an alternative Spring Break co-sponsored by MAZON: The Jewish Response to Hunger. The program will be based at the Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS during the week of March 12-19, 2006; cost $125. For more information contact KESHER at 212-650-4070 or kesher@urj.org



CAC KIDSFEST 
CAC Kidsfest is looking for volunteers to help with their "Soak Up the Fun... Dive into Miami Beach program" on Saturday April 8th.  Volunteers are asked to help with things along the lines of face painting, jewelry making, cookie decorating, sports games, and other fun activities! Suggestions for other activities are welcome!  If you are interested please contact Rachel Cahn at cahnrj@muohio.edu for more information!"



NUJLS QUEER JEWISH STUDENT CONFERENCE
NUJLS is a group of college students, alumni, and other young people from across North  America and around the world who, since 1998, have held an annual conference on issues negotiated by Jewish  LGBTIQQ communities. The annual NUJLS Conference is taking place this year at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut between March 31st and April 2nd. The conference registration fee is $80, but scholarships are readily available.  Additionally, NUJLS is pleased to offer travel subsidies to those in need  and housing for all conference attendees. Instant online conference registration is available on our website at www.nujlsonline.org.  General inquiries can also be directed to conference@nujls2006.org or to 1-800-50-NUJLS.  Our e-mail distribution list is also available to join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NUJLSInfo/
Please direct interview requests to Nathan Weiner, Executive Director.



FREE PRACTICE TEST FROM KAPLAN
Going on to Grad School? Take a free Practice Test: GMAT, LSAT, GRE, MCAT, DAT on 2/25 - Miami University-Oxford (Registration Required), go to www.kaptest.com/practice Questions? Contact: Holly Caskey, Marketing Manager, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, 4600 Montgomery Road, Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45212, 513.731.8378 office - 513.807.1457 cell - 513.458.5090 fax.



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.

Attention:  We are trying to have a broomball team for the spring season.  If interested please email Jenny at Jacobjs@muohio.edu. We need both men and women, no experience necessary!  Also, if there are any other sports you would like to play, email Jenny so Hillel can form a team. 



GOOD & WELFARE
Congratulations to Ethan Karp on being named to the USA Today's All-USA College Academic Third Team. More on Ethan and about this extraordinary honor can be found in the MU news archive or in USA Today.

Shira Moskowitz, now studying in Israel, is looking for roommates for next year (06/07). If anyone out there is looking for someone to fill a room, contact her at moskowse@muohio.edu

Female roommate needed to share condo available immediately or for 2006-2007, will have own bedroom. Willing to give a huge discount per semester to the right person. New furniture and decorations. Please call Lauren Postolski at 513-821-0937 or 513-259-1374.

Send us your birthdays and other good news so we can acknowledge them in the JewsPaper. Send submissions to Admin@muhillel.org.



JEWSPAPER PASSWORD PRIZE
Email this issue's password to admin@muhillel.org to be in the first drawing of the second semester.  The drawing will be Friday, February 24th during services.
Thank you to Bob and Debby Jacob for sponsoring the Password Program.



StaplesLink – SAVE MONEY ON OFFICE/SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
StaplesLink is a new opportunity for you to save on office/school supplies. This program is an agreement between Staples and Hillel which saves Hillel & you 35-40% on office supplies (when make a purchase of at least $30). How do you take advantage of this deal? Just register. Orders through StaplesLink need to be shipped to Hillel (11 E. Walnut St) and usually arrive in a day or so.



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
Rachel Cahn, President, Association of Jewish Students:  cahnrj@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 and during program hours. If you would like to utilize the building at any other time, please contact Hillel (523-5190, muhillel@muhillel.org) or AJS President Rachel Cahn (cahnrj@muohio.edu). 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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