The AJS Executive Board meets every Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30 in 29 Kreger (Office of Diversity Affairs-in the basement). All are welcome to attend. NOTE: The meeting this week will be on Tuesday 10/16, 8pm @ Hillel. For more meeting information this week, please contact Robyn.
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!
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 8:15 pm.
Free Drinks with Dave!
Swing by Bell Tower out on the patio (if raining, inside) - Monday, October 15th from 11:30-1:30pm or
- Tuesday, October 16th from 11:30-1:30pm.
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.
Dining with the Director - Fall Break Shabbat
Enjoy Erev Shabbat this week at our director's home.
Enjoy Shabbat dinner at Amy's house this weekend. Dinner will be free as always thanks to Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Dinner begins at 6 pm, rides available. RSVP required by Thursday 10/18 at 5 pm to Amy.
Join us for this fun annual event! (There will be no other services or dinner at Hillel this Shabbat, only at Amy's home.)
Alternative Winter Break in Israel
Service, Learning, & Connection this Winter Break
Spend 10 days in Israel this winter break with college students from across the world.
Spend
winter break with 120 students participating in hands-on service, experiential learning, and Jewish exploration
in Israel
Where: Ohio State University When: THIS Sunday, October 21st from 11:30am-7pm
The event will be filled with Israeli culture, food, fun and most of all advocacy. A few things
that you should know. Lunch and dinner will be provided and best of all the
event is FREE!!!! At this year's event we will feature Israeli Dancing and
Arabic dance, Israeli food for lunch and Bedouin food for dinner, and the key-note speaker is Remedy Ross, previously of The Wu-Tang Clan.
This is an excellent opportunity for gaining Israel knowledge not only for
advocacy purposes but for a better understanding of the country itself. This
year's summit will focus a lot on culture and understanding the similarities and
differences that Israel faces with its neighbors and inner neighbors.
Registration forms and up-to-date information can be found on the program's website.
Rides available from Oxford on Sunday. Gas reimbursement available for those who attend on the way back from break, you must speak with Amy and let her know after you register.
Save These Dates! Upcoming Programs!
Wing Night @ Mac & Joes Eat wings with your friends on Monday night 10/22, 6 pm at Mac & Joes. Questions? Contact David Elias. Wednesday, October 31- Hookah Spookah 8pm on Central Quad
Halloween this year should be done the COOL way! Come to Central
Quad dressed in your Halloween best and smoke some hookah or just hang
out and enjoy free snacks! Hope to see you there! For more information, talk to Rebecca.
Wednesday, November 14- Ladies Night: Girls Night Out! 6pm dinner at Hillel followed by Pottery at You're Fired Attention all ladies: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Come to our first ladies night of the semester, Ladies Night: Girls Night Out! on Wednesday, November 14th at 6pm. We
will meet at Hillel at 6pm for free dinner and then walk uptown to
Your're Fired to paint some pottery. You're Fired is specially
ordering dreidles and menorahs for those who wish to paint Judaic items. Hillel will be covering the sitting fee for all participants. You will pay for the pottery you choose to paint.
If you have other ideas for ladies night programs or questions about Pottery Night, please contact Elizabeth Gartenberg.
Friday, November 9- Broken Glass at Miami: Remembering Kristallnacht 6pm at Hillel Dayton resident and Holocaust survivor Mr. Samuel Lauber will be joining us for Shabbat services. He will be speaking about his experiences as a hidden child during the Holocaust. Hillel will provide a free, kosher, traditional-style Shabbat meal immediately following services.
Thursday, February 8- Night Out At The Theater 6:30pm at Hillel All ladies are invited to meet at Hillel for dinner at 6:30pm and then we will all head over to Peabody to catch the show together.
Saturday, February 23- Semiformal 8pm at the Oxford Community Art Center Dance the night away with all of your friends. More information coming.
THE LINE Film, Discussion & Dinner
Where Is the Line of Sexual Consent? What Does it Mean to Be a Sexual Person Today?
On Thursday, October 25th at 6:30 pm, filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman will show clips from her film "The Line" followed by a discussion of these issues and free dinner. "The Line" is a documentary that explores sexuality, consenet and the sexual contract today. Nancy writes, "My own experience with sexual violence is the point of departure for this exploration. Young women grow up in a world of constantly shifting sexual norms. As old taboos yeild to new opportunities there ahs been every greater sexual freedom for women. But the new freedom has also created new dangers....I am exploring the edges and nuiances of consent and look at risk in sexual relationships."
This event is co-sponsored by Hillel at Miami University*, AEPhi Sorority*, Association of Women Students*, Community Counseling and Crisis Center/Butler County Rape Crisis Program, DVASH - Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati, Interfaith Circle*, Miami University Women's Center*, and Spectrum [* indicates financial support]
For questions or more information about the program contact Amy Grenbaum (513-523-5190, director@muhillel.org)
Pledge-A-Meal - - We Need You!
Volunteers Needed
Pledge-a-Meal is an annual program where you have the opportunity to donate one meal from your meal plan to help feed the hungry.
We need volunteers to sit at tables in the dining halls during meals to get people to sign up. Shifts are as short as 2 hours (11:30-1:30, 5-7 pm (6-8 for Encore)) or you can split it with someone for just an hour from October 29 - November 4. Sign up and help the hungry! Email Dave Furman with the day, time and name of hall. Thanks!
ISRAEL IN FOCUS Conference
Where: Santa Monica Sheraton Del Fina, Santa Monica,
CA. When: November 9th - 11th Learn the skills and facts that will
help you clarify Israel's image on campus and network with student leaders from
all over the U.S. and Canada! Cost: $100, which includes 3 days,
2 nights at a beautiful 4 star hotel, kosher catered food all weekend,
conference materials, and more! (subsidies are available)
For more information or to apply, visit the website. Deadline to apply is October 18th.
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.
Valid anytime
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.
