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The JewsPaper March 19 - March 25, 2007
News and Info. from Hillel at Miami University
March 19, 2007
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Hillel at Miami University invites you to participate in the following events. Click the links within the informational areas of this email newsletter and become more informed on programs and opportunities - including FREE trips to Israel!

Dr. Jan Gross Lecture
 
Fear: Anti-Semitism in Poland after Auschwitz

Anti-Semitism Lecture - TODAY
Dr. Jan Gross of Princeton University will speak at Miami on Monday, March 19 at 5pm in Leonard Theater in Peabody Hall. Professor Gross will speak on his recent book, Fear: Anti-Semitism in Poland after Auschwitz: An Essay in Historical Interpretation. This program is co-sponsored by the Center for American and World Cultures and the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education with support from the College of Arts and Science.

Spots are still available for dinner with Dr. Gross tonight after the lecture. Dinner is at Hillel beginning at 6:30. All welcome, RSVP via phone (523-5190) or email appreciated.

For more information about Dr. Gross or his works see the following websites: http://his.princeton.edu/info/e47/jan_gross.html http://press.princeton.edu/titles/7018.html http://press.princeton.edu/titles/8347.html


Judaism and the Afterlife
 

Introduction to Judaism - Judaism and the Afterlife discussion Tuesday, 3/27, 8 pm at Hillel. Snacks and beverages provided. The discussion will be led by Amy Greenbaum, our Director & Rabbinic Resource. Questions? Contact Amy (523-5190).


Association of Jewish Students Events & Information
 
Programs & News from the Student Leaders of AJS

Hookah and Ice Ceam
Come to Hillel this Thursday, March 22nd for some ice cream and hookah. For more information, talk to Davida Popik, Social Chair. This program is free and open to everyone.

Holocaust Poster Writing
We need as many people as possible on Sunday, March 25th at noon in MacMillan 212 (The Great Room) to help prepare our posters for the seal. Food will be provided. For more information talk to Rachel Halpern.

Trip to Jungle Jim's
For anyone who would like to do some Passover (or other) food shopping, we will be caravaning out to Jungle Jim's on Sunday, March 25th at 5:30pm. For more information or to reserve a spot talk to Rosie Landau.
We can either meet at Hillel or pick you up from your house.

The Executive Board meets each week at 6:30pm Sundays at Hillel. The board meetings are open to everyone to attend.


JCSC-Zarra's Corner
 

Find the Fellow
Find Zarra this week to chat, find out about a free trip to Israel and for a free drink for the first 4 people to find her each day. Find her to talk about going to Israel this summer on Birthright!

  • Tuesday, March 6, 2007 from 3-430 pm at Starbucks
  • Wednesday, March 7, 2007 from 2-330 at King

Questions? Email Zarra or call Hillel (523-5190).


Jewish Learning & Shabbat - FREE Dinner & Services
 
Curious about Judaism? Join us for some fun, informal learning and FREE food.

Shabbat Services and FREE dinner
Join us on Friday, Mar. 23rd for student-led services at 6:00 pm and FREE dinner at 7:00. All are welcome for services, dinner or both. Dinner is free and kosher. This week's menu is fish, pasta, vegetables, matzah ball soup, and Paula's famous brownies. Vegan option will be available as always.
This week we are pleased to be offering Shabbat as part of A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Week, A Week for Everyone to their Open Minds and Eyes sponsored by Diversity Affairs Council. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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 Diogo Metz or Hillel, by phone call Hillel (513-523-5190). We look forward to seeing you there. All welcome!

Give the Dvar Torah (Sermon) at Hillel at Services
The exec board welcomes anyone who is willing to deliver the Sermon on Friday nights. Please share with us significant life experiences or insights into Torah Passages and Judaism. Looking forward to see you here on Friday Nights. Amy and I are happy to help you to prepare it if needed. If you are interested contact Diogo Metz, VP of Religion and Culture. We look forward to seeing you here for Shabbat.

Intro to Judaism Class with Amy, our Director and Rabbinic Resource
Tuesday, March 27th at Hillel at 8pm come learn about the Jewish perspective on the afterlife.

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 Monday, 3/19. Come learn with Rabbis from the Cincinnati Kollel. This program is open to everyone, no prior knowledge required.


Community Events + Outside Opportunities
 

Upcoming Jewish Studies Lectures for Spring 2007
March 21, 2007, 1 Alumni Hall, 5:30 PM: Jeffrey Veidlinger (Indiana University) will be speaking about "Jewish Public Culture in the Late Russian Empire," (Sponsored by Jewish Studies and The Havighurst Center)

March 29, 2007, 40 Irvin Hall, 5:00 PM: Jonathan Judaken (University of Memphis) will be speaking about "Léon Poliakov and the History of Antisemitism," (Sponsored by Jewish Studies and French and Italian)


Announcements
 

We welcome all submissions to the JewsPaper
If you would like your announcement to be published, please send it to muhillel@muhillel.org by no later than 10AM Monday morning, and it will be placed in the JewsPaper for that week.

"What did the Ancient Irsaelites Really Believe?"
Dr. Richard S. Hess, Professor and Chair of Old Testament and Semantic Languages at the Denver Seminary will be at Miami on Saturday, March 24th for a dinner and lecture. The dinner costs $28 per person ($20 for students) and will be in the 1809 room at 6pm. The lecture is free and will be immediately after dinner in 115 Shideler. For more information or to RSVP, email Amy.


David's Voice- NEW Cincinnati Young Professionals Website
 
www.davidsvoice.com

David's Voice
(from the website) At David's Voice, you can connect to others in the community by posting opportunities to get together in the 'Meet-Up' section, or missed encounters in the 'I Saw You' self post section.

David's Voice is created by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and the Manuel D & Rhoda Mayerson Foundation in partnership with the many wonderful institutions in the community who support and serve community members. This website was created to connect Jewish young adults, families, and all individuals living in the Cincinnati area to the Jewish community and to partner individuals to issues and organizations of interest.
Go to www.davidsvoice.com to check it out!



We look forward to seeing you soon!


Hillel at Miami University

Phone: 513-523-5190
Fax: 513-524-3342
 
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If you would like to go out for some FREE coffee or ice cream on Hillel, contact Zarra at 523-5190, fellow@muhillel.org or IM JCSC Zarra

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