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!
Association of Jewish Students Information
The first meeting of this term will be on Thursday at 7pm at Hillel. Meetings are open to everyone!
For more information contact Rebecca Silverman, AJS Executive Program Director.
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.
See your friends, enjoy free food, and celebrate Shabbat! This week's theme is Welcome Back Shabbat. Come enjoy.
Questions? Do you want to participate in sevices? Email Rachel Rothstein, Shaliach Tzibur.
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.
Letter to Request Excused Absences During Passover
Miami University provides a mechanism for students who need to miss classes for Jewish holidays, including Passover. The policy (Miami University Policy and Information Manual
section 10.1 on page 117) states,
"There are no University-recognized excused absences
except for religious observances that require absence from a class session and
other required class activities.Students must give written notification to their instructor within the
first two weeks of class of the religious event that prohibits class attendance
and the date that will be missed if officially known.Instructors will, without prejudice, provide
such students with reasonable accommodations for completing missed work.However, students are ultimately responsible
for material covered in class, regardless of whether the student is absent or
present."
The University requires that you ask the professor during the first 10 days of class (by 1/28/08). We provide you with a letter to facilitate this process which you can download from http://muhillel.org. Contact Amy or Dave at Hillel (email addresses with name or call 513-523-5190) and they will meet you to sign the letter or answer any questions.
National Union of Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex Students 2008 Conference
Where: New York City!
When: Friday February 8th- Sunday February 10th 2008
What: A weekend leadership to support and empower LGBTQQI Jewish students organized by Jewish LBTQQI students.
Who: Anyone who self-identifies as Jewish and LGBTQQI (and more!)
The registration fee will be announced shortly, but will be under $80. This amount includes food, housing, workshops, etc. (everything but travel). Travel and registration subsides are available (to start the process, request them during registration). For more information email Vinny/Vanessa.
Russian Shabbaton in Chicago: Feb. 22-24, 2008
Russian-speaking students are invited to take part in the most unique and unforgettable retreat where they can meet Russian Jewish students and young professionals from all over the country. The weekend will include a beautiful Shabbat dinner on Friday night; discussions about Russian-American identity, and Jewish life; inspirational group workshops; Russian and Jewish songs; guitars; and a comedy improv show on Saturday Night.For more info and co-sponsorship opportunities contact Misha Zilbermint or (312) 673-2359 and visit this web site.
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.
Only $5 for students
