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!
Congratulation to the NEW 2008 AJS Executive and Program Boards!
Applications are still being accepted. For more information, talk to Rebecca Silverman.
Constitution Update: The Constitution that was previously passed by the 2006-2007 Executive Board was ratified by the AJS Body on 11/27/07. The new Consitution can be viewed online.
FYSH (First Year Students of Hillel) Programs
Saturday, December 8- Movie Night from 8-10pm in Leonard Theater (Peabody Hall)
Sunday, December 9- Fondue-You from 5:30-8pm at Hillel
A de-stressing program with some dinner and fondue. For more info, contact Elizabeth at gartenep@muohio.edu or Dave at fellow@muhillel.org.
Spa Night and Fundraiser at the Phi Delt Gates
Thursday, December 6-Spa Night with Lights on Campus
Join us on Thursday, December 6th from 9pm-midnight at Lights on Campus for a night of FREE relaxation. We will be offering free massages, yoga classes, tai chi classes, paraffin wax hand treatments, movies, food, and community engagement projects and food. For more information, talk to Elizabeth Gartenberg.
Saturday, December 8- Fundraiser at the Phi Delt Gates from 11pm-3am
We need your help to sell cookies, hot chocolate, and Miami-in-hebrew t-shirts to raise money for programming. For more information, talk to Josh Oberndorf, VP of Finance.
For all of those interested in helping bake, we will be cooking dinner and preparing the baked goods beginning at 8pm at Jenny's apartment. Please contact her for directions.
8 Nights of Chanukah Programs
"Light up the Night!"
Light Channukah candles, get some chocolate gelt and enter in Hillel's Channukah Raffle at different dining halls on campus almost every night! For more info see below or contact Dave at fellow@muhillel.org.
Harris Dining Hall: Tuesday, 12/4, 5-7pm
Erickson Dining Hall: Wednesday, 12/5, 5-7pm
Alexander Dining Hall: Thursday, 12/6, 5-7pm
Bell Tower Dining Hall: Saturday, 12/8, 5-7pm
Martin Dining Hall: Monday, 12/10, 5-7pm
Scott Dining Hall: Tuesday, 12/11, 5-7pm
Hillel's Annual Channukah Party
Come celebrate Channukah with 51 of your closest friends and grab some free latkes (potato pancakes) chocolate gelt and more! Wednesday, December 5, 6:30-8:30pm at Hillel (11 E Walnut near BWW's). For more info, contact Amy at director@muhillel.org.
Channukah in YOUR Dorm/Community!
Come celebrate Channukah with your community and grab some free great food, play some games and have a great time!
Heritage Commons Channukah Celebration: Sunday, 12/9, 8-10pm in the Commons.
Monday, December 10- Midnight Study Breakfast at Hillel
The building will be open all night with food service from 10pm-1am. Breakfast will include latkes, waffles, bagels, and more! Come eat some food then find a quiet, comfertable place to study in our building (we have Wifi and are right near Starbucks!).
Shabbat Experience at Miami
FREE Dinner & Services Every Week 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 will be the last Shabbat of the semester. The theme is Chanukah.
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.
New Hillel T-Shirts
Only $5 for students
$8 for non-students
Purchase the NEW Hillel at Miami University t-shirt at Hillel. Sizes are XS-XL.
The shirt is charcoal gray with red and white lettering.
These make great holiday presents!
Clothing Drive to Benefit the Oxford Family Resource Center and Heart-to-Heart
AJS and Lights on Campus are running a clothing drive to benefit the Oxford Family Resource Center. Please drop off your donations (clothing and small items) to the drop boxes inside Hillel or Campus Ministry Center. We will accept donations from now until the end of the semester. For more information, talk to Jenny.
Jewish Literature Book Discussion Series- Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
December 9 at 4:00 p.m. in 320 King Library.Discussion will be led by Amy Greenbaum. Free snacks and beverages provided. Contact Frances Yates via email or 513-529-3340 for a free book. Hosted by Miami University Libraries in cooperation with Miami University Women's Center, Hillel, and Oxford Lane Library. Funded by Nextbook and the American Library Association.
Informal Jewish Learning at Hillel
Expand your Jewish knowledge while at Miami by participating in informal Jewish learning.
Torah Chanting/B'nai Mitzvah Classes Coming Soon! Would you like to learn how to chant Torah? What about becoming bar or bat mitzvah at Hillel? (While many become b'nai mitzvah at 13, it is possible later as well.) Email Amy, our Director and Rabbinic Resource with the best day/time for your schedule.
Every Wednesday - Discovering Judaism Learn about Judaism from an Orthodox rabbi from Cincinnati Kollel. Free dairy dinner and informal class at Hillel each Wednesday at 7:15 pm.
Scholarship Opportunity
The Myrtis H. Powell Scholarship
The Myrtis H. Powell $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time Miami University student who has exhibited leadership in creating an inclusive campus environment and has evidence of involvement in community activities. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate and graduate students on the Oxford, Hamilton and Middletown campuses. Applications are available at the Student Financial Assistance Office on all three campuses or at www.muohio.edu/womenscenter.
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.
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