Schedule of Events during Yom Kippur

Sunday, Oct 1- Erev Yom Kippur
5PM- Dinner at Hillel (Please RSVP, $5 for students, $10 for faculty/staff/community)
7PM- Services & The Un-Service at Sesquicentennial Chapel (next to Shriver)

Monday, Oct 2- Yom Kippur
10AM- Morning Services at Sesquicentennial Chapel
5PM- Afternoon Service and Yizkor at Hillel
7PM- Concluding Service & Break Fast at Hillel (break fast is FREE)

Service Options during the High Holidays
This year we are adding a program called "The Un-Service," a program on the eve of Yom Kippur (10/1) which will explore some of the themes of the Holy Days. Services are led by Amy Greenbaum, our director and Rabbinic Resource while The Un-Service will be led by Zarra Keith, our JCSC Fellow.

Letter to Miss Classes on the High Holidays
If you are planning on missing classes 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 ASAP. Need a copy of the letter? Download it by clicking here.

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 has already begun. 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!

Rally '06
Hillel and the Association of Jewish Students are proud to co-sponsor Rally '06 on Saturday, Sept 30th from 6-9 pm in Central Quad.
Everyone is invited to the Rally, hosted by The MUvement, an organization dedicated to eradicating intolerance, increasing understanding and celebrating the magic of who we are thorugh music, art, drama, dance, and dialogue. Many organizations and groups are co-sponsoring The Rally, including AJS & Hillel. The Rally is in memory of John T. Petters and does not have a political agenda.
Volunteers needed. We appreciate your help with distributing flyers for the Rally on either 9/28 or 9/29 for one hour between 11 and 3 or on the day of the Rally itself. Questions? Please email Robyn Steiner or contact Hillel by phone (523-5190) or email.

Shabbat Services and FREE Dinner
Join us for on Friday, September 29th for 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!

Ice Night!
Ice skate & play a pick-up game of broomball tomorrow, Tues 9/26 from 8-9 pm @ Goggin! Join us for a night of fun. Hillel is paying for the ice time, skate rental only $2 with a student ID. Questions? Email David Elias.

FYSH (candy) Fish Tasting
Attention all First-Year students! Come to Goggin at 7 pm for a fun and free fish tasting. Enjoy different fish candies and hang out with your friends before our open ice night. Questions? Email Zarra or call 523-5190.

Do You Have an Opinion about Your Miami Experience?
Have your voice heard by a top University official. On Wednesday, 9/27 from 4-5 pm Dr. Michael Stevenson, Assitant to the President for Insitutional Diversity and Associate Provost will be at Hillel to talk with you. This is a chance for you to share your thoughts about your Miami education. Share your ideas, constructive criticsm and enjoy free dessert and beverages. Questions? Email Amy or call 523-5190.

Discovering Judaism
This weekly free class and free dinner will be every Monday beginning at 7:15 pm at Hillel. The next session will be in 2 weeks, Monday, 10/9. Come learn with Rabbis from the Cincinnati Kollel. This program is open to everyone, no prior knowledge required.
Please note: There will be no DJ this week or next week due to holidays.

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 9/27 at Hillel. This program is open to everyone, no prior knowledge necessary.

Broomball is here!
Come cheer on Flying Chai! This season we had enough people to form two teams. Flying Chai B (beginner corec) has a game on Saturday, Sept 30th at 1PM.

Flying Chai A (regular corec) has a game on Saturday, Sept 30th at 3:05PM.

Help Wanted:
Two people needed to assemble Sukkah by October 4. Job should take 2-3 hours with two people working. Must be available also to take it down some time after Sukkot. That will also take 2-3 hours. Hours flexible but must coordinate with each other. Pay negotiable. For more information email marcusfj@muohio.edu or call 513-330-3089.

Want to Play Basketball? Hillel is trying to form a team to put into the Intramural basketball league this season. If interested (guys and girls), please email jacobjs@muohio.edu ASAP because signups are THIS THURSDAY! Hillel will cover the cost of the team as long as we can get enough players.

Volunteers needed for RAINN Day!
The Women's Center would like volunteers to hand out cards on campus on September 28th as part of the Get Carded campaign sponsored by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN). During the Get Carded campaign, volunteers distribute wallet-sized cards with information about how to reduce your risk of sexual assault and what to do if it happens to you or someone you know. Please contact Josh at kurzjj@muohio.edu if you would like to volunteer.

Languages of the Middle East: Introducing Hebrew and Arabic
2006-2007 Linguistics Speakers Series Presented by the Linguistics Program in the English Department at Miami University, Co-sponsored by the Center for American and World Studies.
GREAL instructors Rachel Rachovitsky and Saleh Yousef will discuss the languages they teach in terms of structure, history, community use, and their relationship to culture in the region.
Please join us for lively linguistic discussion afterwards, over Middle Eastern food! This programw ill take place on Wednesday, October 4th, 6-8 PM in the Bachelor Reading Room.

Inklings
Miami's Literary and Art magazine, Inklings, is currently accepting submissions. So whether it be poetry, prose or art - we're interested in your work! Visit our website at www.muohio.edu/inklings.
Our deadline for the fall issue is Friday, October 20th. Please send any Art questions or submissions to me at: delonglm@muohio.edu.
Writing questions/submissions to Kyle: wonserkv@muohio.edu