Back to School with Russian Hillel

Upcoming Events August 30, 2007
This Week Save the Date Happy Hour Do the Write Thing School of Madrichim Money Workshop Links of the Week IDF Special Unit Training Video   Oracle CEO Larry Ellison: Israel has a wealth of intellectual talent Learn Hebrew - Free site!! Seeking Help A Russian-speaker is looking for a volunteer who could help him to improve computer (PC) skills - using programs and internet, problem solving, e.t.c. Please email MishaZilbermint@juf.org for more info		Privet, It's that time of year... and we'd like to welcome you back to school with a Happy Hour !! Mike has finally put up pictures from the Taglit-birthright Reunion Boat Party! School of Madrichim for those who are interested in staffing programs like a Taglit-birthright israel, Russian Shabbaton and etc. is having an orientation session on Sep 6. Sign up here.  Also, a great workshop for all college students and graduates on money: What is your money personality? An opportunity to sign up for a conference to network with journalists from around the world! Read on or check out Do the Right Thing. Lia, Katya, Misha Save the Date! School of Madrichim - Thur., Sept. 6   Skate With Israel - Sat. Jan 19   Russian Shabbaton - Feb. 22-24 Story of the Week:    Irena's Children Mrs. Sendler, code name "Jolanta," smuggled 2,500 children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during the last three months before its liquidation. She found a home for each child. Each was given a new name and a new identity as a Christian. Others were saving Jewish children, too, but many of those children were saved only in body; tragically, they disappeared from the Jewish people. Irena did all she could to ensure that "her children" would have a future as part of their own people. She is still alive now and has recieved several awards for her actions, and nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Click here to read the unbelievable story of this unrecognized heroine, and also check out the Life in a Jar Project which is helping spread her story worldwide.
Happy Hour Come sip some sangria and meet other Jewish graduate students and young adults. Whether you are new to the city or have been here for years, our annual "back to school" happy hour is always a great way to meet new people and have some fun.    FREE.  Pay for what your drink. $3.00 Sangria, $5.00 mixed drinks.   Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM OLE LOUNGE 2812 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657   RSVP to gap@juf.org Do the Write Thing USD/Hagshama's annual conference for Jewish student writers and journalists of all types. An amazing opportunity to hone your writing skills, meet and network with journalists from all over the country and abroad, explore issues of Israel and the media, and experience the GA in Nashville, Tennessee!  Sign up today at: http://www.wzo.org.il/en/dtwt/ Only $99 covers the cost of the conference and flight reimbursements are available.  Questions? Talk to Miriam at Hagshama: miriamb@hagshama.org.il, 847-674-8865. School of Madrichim: Orientation Session   Do you want to staff Taglit-birthright israel trips, Russian Shabbaton, summer camping trips and other exciting programs?   We are creating a SCHOOL OF MADRICHIM ("Group Leaders" in Hebrew) just for you!!! During this year-long program you will learn how to successfully plan, organize and facilitate activities, discussions and educational games for a great variety of groups.   You must fill out the application before the orientation session! If you have any questions, and to submit your completed application, contact Felix or 773.578.7790.   Thursday, Sept 6, 8:00 pm Northwestern Hillel 629 Foster St, Evanston What is your Money Personality? Managing the differences and making cents! Come to find out what role $$$ play in your relationships? Are you spender or hoarder? How to practice skills on real -life issues in varying financial areas? Free of charge. Free Refreshments. Gifts and surprises for ALL participants who attend all 3 sessions. Wednesday, September 19 @ 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 26 @ 6:30 PM Wednesday, October 3 @ 6:30 PM JCFS 255 Revere Dr, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL Contact Maya Gumirov with any questions.
Lia Dolinsky JCRC/Hillel Russian Israel Intern LiaDolinsky@juf.org (312) 673-2357   Katya Shcherbakov JCRC/Hillel Russian Israel Intern KatyaShcherbakov@juf.org (312) 673-2385   Misha Zilbermint Program Director MishaZilbermint@juf.org (312) 673- 2359   Hillels Around Chicago http://www.HillelsAroundChicago.org 30 S. Wells, Chicago, IL Hillels Around Chicago: Multi-Campus Center, a partner in serving our community is supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

Today's Event's (Aug 28th, 2007)

Just a quick reminder about today's events.  From 1-4 on Halas Field the Organization Fair will be happening.  Please make ever effort to at least stop by and stay for a few minutes (if classes permit!) and pick up the Hillel give-a-way!  Tonight, we will be meeting at 5:30 at Hillel to carpool to "Party at the Pier"!  The cost is $10 and the parking will be split between those in the car.  We will be back at Loyola no later than 10:30!  It is going to be an amazing time and I wouldn't want any of you to miss out!

This Week at Hillel

This Week at Hillel Check It Out...  In This Issue DePaul Hillel High Holiday Services Free Trip to Israel Look for Hillel Cafe Hillel at NEIU OCC Meet & Greet DePaul Hillel Picnic Shabbat at DePaul Loop Israel Internship Maimonides Leadership Fellowship Job Opportunities Quick Links What is Rosh Hashanah?   What is Yom Kippur? DePaul Hillel High Holiday Services Rosh Hashana Meal Wed. Sept. 12th 6:00p.m.   Rosh Hashana Service Wed. Sept. 12th 7:30p.m.   Rosh Hashana Service Thurs. Sept. 13th 9:30a.m.   Kol Nidre Service Fri. Sept. 21st 6:30p.m.   Yom Kippur Service Sat. Sept. 22nd 9:30a.m.   Ne'ilah Service (St. Vincent's Circle) Sat. Sept. 22nd 6:30p.m.   *All services will be held in the DePaul Student Center Room 120 A&B. 2250 North Sheffield Avenue Chicago, IL 60614   *All meals will be held in DePaul Hillel Room 340.  2250 North Sheffield Avenue Chicago, IL 60614   Click Here to RSVP   Free Trip to Israel Ever wondered what it would be like to see the sun rise over Masada or float in the Dead Sea?  Get your chance this Winter with the opportunity of a lifetime.    If you're Jewish, 18-26 and have never been on a peer trip to Israel then this is the trip for you!    Click Here to sign up  Hillels Around Chicago Staff Executive Director Michelle Maer michellemaer@juf.org 312-673-2352   Program Director DePaul, NEIU, OCC Emily Briskman ebriskma@depaul.edu 773-325-8650   Program Director Roosevelt, Columbia, SAIC Galit Greenfield galitgreenfield@juf.org 312-673-2350   Program Director Russian Hillel, IIT Misha Zilbermint mishazilbermint@juf.org 312-673-2359 Greetings! Welcome to the first edition of This Week at Hillel for the '07-'08 school  year.  Your Hillel staff has been working throughout the summer to make sure this year is bigger and better than ever.  Make sure to keep up with what's happening on your campus and around the city by reading This Week at Hillel and checking out our website at www.hillelsaroundchicago.org .   -Emily   Look for Hillel on YOUR campus! We'll be at all the school organization fairs this year-so don't forget to come say hello and grab some cool stuff!  Check your school websites for exact times and locations.    OCC Skokie: Wednesday August 28th DP: Thursday August 29th   Columbia College Chicago Thursday August 30th   DePaul  LPC: Sunday September 9th Loop: Wednesday September 12th   Roosevelt University Tuesday September 11th   NEIU Wednesday Septembet 12th   SAIC Thursday September 20th       Cafe Hillel Bagel Brunch at NEIU It's activity hour and you don't know what to do!  Stop by, grab some bagels and shmear, and learn a little about what Hillel does at NEIU.    Tuesday September 4th Room TBD 1:30-2:40   For more info: E-mail hillel@neiu.edu     Oakton Hillel's 1st Meet and Greet  Come join Hillel for an opportunity to get involved in Jewish life on campus!  Stop by our first meet and greet to get some info and meet some new people.  See you soon!   Wednesday September 5th 3:00p.m. Room 2170 on the DesPlaines campus   Questions? E-mail Geremy at GK2680@aol.com DePaul Hillel Picnic Hillel wants to welcome you back to school in style!  We're making a picnic with some free food and fun stuff to do.  Stop by, grab a bite, and hang out with Hillel!   Thursday September 6th 11-3 DePaul Quadrangle   Questions? E-mail Hillel@depaul.edu   Shabbat at DePaul Shabbat Shalom!  Join us for our first Shabbat celebration of the new academic year.  We'll be holding Shabbat service the first and third Friday of each month-you won't want to miss any of them.  Bring friends, and share in the warmth of Shabbat!   Friday September 7th DePaul Hillel Room 340 DePaul Student Center 2250 North Sheffield Avenue Services: 6:00p.m. Dinner: 7:00p.m.   For more information on Shabbat services and meals please e-mail Hillel@depaul.edu Want to be an Israel Intern? Are you a student at Columbia College, Roosevelt University or School of the Art Institute who is excited and interested in Israel?  We need you to join us as the JCRC/Hillel Israel Intern. REQUIREMENTS: Initiate and foster Israel-related programs on campus for both Jewish and non-Jewish students and faculty   Advocate and voice support for Israel in the media:   Monitor media   Work with Hillel students as well as other student groups, including non-Jewish groups on campus to promote Israel in creative ways   Participate in the Israel Initiative Evaluation Process   If you're interested in becoming a JCRC/Hillel Israel Intern please contact Galit Greenfield at galitusa@gmail.com or 312-673-2350.  Maimonides Leadership Fellowship  WISDOM...MEANING... FULFILLING MY LIFE POTENTIAL... Does being Jewish having anything relevant to say about these? At JET, The JEWISH EDUCATION TEAM, we say YES!!! College is the time to tackle all of these issues, but who has time? With $400 stipend upon completion of the course requirements, JET helps you MAKE time. The Maimonides Leadership Fellowship is designed for serious college students who want to explore their identity from a Jewish perspective. This weekly experience taking place at UIC Hillel (on Tuesdays this semester) showcases 10 dynamic sessions of interactive learning and discussion that will blow away any of your torturous memories of Hebrew school. The Fellowship also includes two Shabbat experiences and an exciting tour of the local Jewish community (ie...GREAT FOOD!) LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS: APPLY WITH YOUR FRIENDS ASAP AT MFELLOWSHIPS.COM Upon receipt of your application, Rabbi Garfinkel of JET will conduct interviews on the UIC campus in the first few weeks of school to select the finalists.   For more information, please contact Rabbi Garfinkel or 310-903- 7398. Job Opportunities   1. Congressional Campaign Intern Jay K. Footlik, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, IL-10 www.jayfootlik.com  Jay Footlik is currently seeking interns for his congressional campaign - responsibilities can include - volunteer outreach, campaign visibility, communications, fundraising, political, and online outreach.  You will be joining an experienced, committed, and dedicated team to bring change to Illinois' tenth district.     Send Resumes to intern@jayfootlik.com. Please indicate your availability and area(s) of interest.   2. Intern at the Israeli Consulate The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest seeks creative, ambitious and responsible undergraduate and graduate students, including those studying law, business, international affairs, public policy and journalism.  We evaluate candidates' knowledge of the Middle East; professional, academic and extra-curricular history; writing and computer skills; enthusiasm for international affairs and interpersonal skills. We prefer students available at least 3 days per week for three months or more. How to Apply . . . Internship Application  ( click here to download application with instructions ) Fall candidate applications must be received by September 15, 2007   Hillels Around Chicago: Multi-Campus Center , a partner in serving our community is supported by The Hillels of Illinois, the Jewish United Fund/ Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life   Sincerely, Hillels Around Chicago