Semiformal planning has begun! Save the date: Saturday, February 23rd, 2008. If you would like to help, please contact Davida Popik, Social Chair.
We need your help to plan some great programs for the rest of the semester. If interested, email Jenny.
If you have any suggestions or comments about anything you would like to see done this semester, please contact Robyn.
The AJS Executive Board meets every Wednesday night from 7-8pm (6:30 pm on 10/10) in 29 Kreger (Office of Diversity Affairs-in the basement). All are welcome to attend.
If you are planning on running for an executive position for 2008-2009, you MUST attend at least 2 AJS meetings this semester.
Hillel at Miami University & The Association of Jewish Students invite 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!
Hangin' in the Hillel Hut with Dave on East Quad
Tuesday, October 9th, 5pm-finish--Break Down Party at the East Quad Sukkah
Come and celebrate the end of the Jewish holiday period by helping us break down our Sukkah and grab some delicious snacks!
Questions? Email (fellow@muhillel.org) or call (513-523-5190) Dave Furman, our awesome JCSC Fellow.
Free Drinks with Dave!
Swing by Bell Tower out on the patio (if raining, inside) - Tuesday, October 9th from 11:30-2pm or
- Thursday, October 1th from 11:30-2pm.
Everyone is invited to drop by, chill, and the drinks are on Dave! Questions? Email or call (513-523-5190) Dave Furman, our JCSC Fellow.
Senior Wine and Cheese
Attention all seniors: It's the return of senior-only programming! Come to the kickoff event, Senior Wine and Cheese, at Hillel on Thursday, October 11th at 9pm.
Hillel will be providing the wine and cheese. You must be 21 to drink and have ID. The event is free and open to all seniors.
If you have ideas for other senior-only programs, please contact David Elias.
Monday Night Football
Come grab some free football grub, hang with some friends and watch the New York Giants take on the Atlanta Falcons at Hillel on Monday, October 15th at 8:30 pm.
Represent Our Hillel at a Free Conference in Israel this Winter Break
Spend Winter Break in Israel Developing as a Leader and Making New Friends
Hillel's Charles Schusterman International Student Leaders Assembly will be this winter break in Israel. Our Hillel may send one representative. This representative will be selected from those who submit an application to Hillel by TODAY, Monday, October 8, 2007.
Applicants must meet the following requirements: 1.You are currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior at Miami University. 2.You have traveled to Israel. 3.You are committed to running for a leadership position with the Association of Jewish Students for the 2008 term. This is a serious commitment; do not apply if you will not follow through. 4.You will be a matriculated student on the Oxford campus during Spring semester 2007-2008 and Fall semester 2008-2009.
You are invited to our weekly Shabbat experience. Student led services begin at 6 pm and FREE dinner is at 7 pm. All are welcome for either services, dinner or both.
This week's theme is "Tailgating with Hillel" in honor of Homecoming. We will be having burgers and dogs.
See your friends, enjoy free food, and celebrate Shabbat! Questions? Do you want to participate in sevices? Email Diogo Metz, your VP of Religion & Culture on the Association of Jewish Students.
The Shabbat Experience is generously supported by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.
The Jewish Film Challenge
Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Jewish Film Challenge is an opportunity for up and coming filmmakers across the world to explore issues of Jewish identity, culture and/or religion while also sharpening their skills on set and in the editing room.
The Jewish FilmChallenge will provide teams of producers and actors with filmmaking guidelines and a set period of
time (sundown October 20th to sundown October 26th) in which to write, shoot and edit a short > film (between 3 and 7 minutes).The films will be screened at an event in Madison in early November and critiqued by professional filmmakers, media scholars and critics. In addition to awarding specific prizes (best actor, actress, editing etc).
The panel will also select three films as the best of the
competition. These three films will then be screened at the grand opening of the Wisconsin JewishFilm Festival in February of 2008, where the audience will select its favorite. The producers of this grand winner will receive
the JFC Directors award and a prize of $1,000.
Registration is free. For more information, visit the official website.
Hungry?
Thirsty?
Like free food?
If answer yes to any of those questions or if you would like to go out for some FREE coffee or ice cream with Dave (our amazing JCSC Fellow), contact him at 523-5190, email, or IM him at JCSCatMU.
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
Hillel at Miami University The Association of Jewish Students, Robyn Steiner President ____________________________________
The Association of Jewish Students & Miami Students for Israel are proud members of the Diversity Affairs Council of Associated Student Government. Hillel at Miami University is partially supported by the Ohio Valley Hillel Consortium.
