Letter to Miss Classes on the High Holidays
If you are planning on missing classes for Erev Rosh Hashanah (Friday, September 22, 2006) or for Yom Kippur (Erev Sunday, October 1st; day Monday, October 2nd), download a letter from the website and call Hillel (Amy or Zarra) to have one of us sign the letter. You can bring it to a Hillel event, the office or ask us to meet you on campus. University policy states that the letters are due to professors by September 1st. Need a copy of the letter? Download it by clicking here.

Holocaust Speaker
On Tuesday, September 5, 2006, Holocaust Survivor and author Gerta Weissman Klein will speak in at 5:00 pm in 128 Pearson Hall. She will speak about what happened to her and some lessons she learned from it. Gerta was selected as the main speaker by the United Nations in January of 2006 during the UN's commemoration of its Holocaust Awareness Day. Hillel will host a reception and book signing for Gerta at 7:30 pm on Septebmer 5th. Don't miss this important event.

Get involved with Hillel!
For information on how to plan programs or suggest events, talk to Rachel Cahn.

Calling all Broomball Players!
Hillel is looking for players for its co-rec team, no experience necessary. If interested email Jenny

iPod Drawing
Get a college nickname and enter a contest to win an iPod.

Shabbat Services and FREE Dinner
Join us for Bring-A-Buddy Shabbat on Friday, September 1st. We have student-led services at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00. All are welcome for services, dinner or both. Dinner is free, kosher and has vegetarian options. Come connect with old friends, meet new friends and enjoy great food! Hillel gratefully thanks the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati for sponsorship of the Shabbat Dinner Program. Questions? Via email send a message to Rosie Landau or Hillel, by phone call Hillel (513-523-5190). We look forward to seeing you there. All welcome!

The Return of Ladies Night
All ladies are welcome to attend the first ladies night of the semester on Thursday, September 7th at 6pm. FREE dinner at Hillel at 6 pm followed by painting pottery at You're Fired at 7 pm. Hillel will pay the studio fee, so your only cost is the pottery you paint. For questions, more information or to share your excitement, contact Elizabeth Gartenberg, chair of Ladies' Night.

Pizza Tasting!
Do you like pizza? How about FREE pizza? If you are a FYSH - meaning a first year student of Hillel - then come to Hillel on Monday, August 28th at 6 pm and eat as much free pizza as you want. We will have a selection from each of the pizza vendors in Oxford and you can discover which one is your favorite! Questions? Email Zarra or call her at 523-5190.

Ice Cream Social!
Does ice cream sound good to you? How about Coldstone ice cream? What if it is FREE Coldstone? If you are a FYSH - meaning a first year student of Hillel - then meet at Coldstone on Wednesday, September 6th at 8 pm and have some Coldstone with your friends courtesy of Hillel. Questions? Email Zarra or call her at 523-5190.

Discovering Judaism
This weekly free class and free dinner will be every Monday beginning at 7:15 pm at Hillel. The first session is tonight, Monday, 8/28. Come learn with Rabbis from the Cincinnati Kollel. This program is open to everyone, no prior knowledge required.

Lunch & Learn
Join Amy, our Director and Rabbinic Resource, for an informal discussion and free lunch every other Wednesday from noon to 1 pm. Join us for a delicious free lunch this Wednesday 8/30 at Hillel. This program is open to everyone, no prior knowledge necessary.

FREE trip to Israel!
Are you Jewish? Do you want to go to Israel for free? If you answer yes to these questions, than Taglit-birthright israel: Hillel is for you. All Jews between the age of 18-26 who have not been to Israel on a peer trip qualify for this amazing gift. Sign up for trips over winter break is on September 12th. Space will fill very quickly, priority given to those who are able to complete all of the application, including the deposit. To register or learn more go to this website. Come with us to Israel for FREE!

Hillel joins organizations throughout the Jewish world in a multi-faceted approach to the crisis in Israel, including information sharing, activism and ways to support those directly affected. What can you do? Do one of the 25 things you can help Israel, read Hillel's response or give to your local Federation emergency campaign.

AIPAC Community Event in Cincinnati
AIPAC invites you to a special event. Jay Footlik & Noam Neusner, former White House Jewish Liasons under Presidents Clinton and Bush will speak on "Israel and the White House: Two Presidential Aides Talk About Making Middle East Policy from Inside the West Wing" on Tuesday, August 29th at 7:30 pm. This event is FREE for Miami students and is Co-Chiared by Shelly Gerson & Gary Greenberg, parents of Miami students Alana Gerson and Eric Greenberg. Our own director, Amy is one of the hosts for the evening. Rides will be available for those who need them. Please email Shaina Rood or call Hillel for more information or to arrange for a ride. You need to RSVP to be added to the list for free admission.

Miami Students for Israel
Miami Students for Israel (MSI) invites you to three upcoming events:
MSI meeting - open to all on Wednesday, 8/30 at 5:45 pm at Hillel (11 E. Walnut St.)
MSI Information night - Wednesday, 9/6 at 6 pm in the Bystrom Reid Room in Shriver Center
MSI Information night - Thursday, 9/7 at 6 pm in 336 Shriver
Questions? Email Andy Bailer.

Save money on school/office supplies
StaplesLink is an 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., Oxford, OH 45056) and usually arrive in a day or so.