• Happenings @ The Hillel JUC
  • Coming to You @ CMU
  • Wednesday War Relief Telethon for Israel
  • Coming to you soon...
  • High Holiday Services
  • Get Your Jew On (weekly Torah portion)

  • Get PAID to Engage your Peers!
    The Hillel JUC is now offering dedicated students internship opportunities. For more info contact Jackie.

    Rocking Work Opportunity!!!
    Interested in working for The Hillel JUC? If you currently recieve work study and want a totally rocking fab job, contact Olivia.

    Weekly Cardio Kickboxing @ The Hillel JUC
    Want to burn calories? Need to relieve some stress? Make new friends and frighten any foes every Thursday. Work out weekly with Cardio Kickboxing, brought to you by two nice Jewish girls, 6:30pm @ The Hillel JUC. For more info contact Galit.

    Math Tutor needed for 8th Grader
    Local Jewish family seeks math tutor for daughter in 8th grade, approximately one session per week. For more info contact David.

    Teaching and Leadership Opportunities
    Temple Sinai, a Reform synagogue in Squirrel Hill, is looking for an experienced song leader, preferably with guitar skills, and people interested in teaching Sunday school K-7 and Hebrew. For more info contact Debbie.

    Adat Shalom, a Conservative synagogue in suburban Pittsburgh, seeks instructors for its religious school (Tuesdays 4:15-6:15pm fourth grade, Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm ninth grade), and also a youth advisor for a high school age youth group. For more info contact Yaier.

    Female Student needed for PAID Driving Duties
    Local Jewish family seeks a female student to drive two daughters (ages 12 and 15) to their after-school activities, M-F 3-6pm, flexible schedule. No car necessary, driving would be in Squirrel Hill, Oakland, and Shadyside. For more info contact Susan.

    Pizza and Parsha
    Join this delicious and thought-provoking weekly Jewish study session. Jews of all backgrounds and levels, coming together to study and discuss the meaning and relevance of the weekly Torah portion, while enjoying fresh, hot pizza. Every Tuesday, 6-7pm in The Hillel JUC Library. For more info contact Chabad.

    Rosh Hashana Evening Events
    Friday evening, September 22nd at 8:30pm, come join young married adults at Congregation Beth Shalom for worshipping and mingling. Not married? Join fellow Jewish singles September 23rd at 8:30pm for worship and mingling. For more info contact Aaron.

    The September Scene @ The Hillel Jewish University Center September 18, 2006

    The New Year is here...come join The Hillel JUC as we celebrate creation, rebirth, and the transformations in life that make it special. Scroll down or click on High Holiday Services on your left to find out event details and where to get your FREE tickets!

    Boogie like it's...New Year's Eve woohoo!!! Bring in the new year with a rocking party at The Hillel JUC, co-created by Sisterhood and Brotherhood. Thursday, September 21st @ 8pm.

    Other events this week include VoKols auditions, Jewshi Sushi, Shabbat EDU, and Cardio Kickboxing. Look below for more details.



    Happenings @ The Hillel JUC

    Monday-Tuesday, September 18th-19th Love to sing? Stop serenading yourself in the shower and come audition for the newest co-ed a cappella group! The Hillel JUC presents to you...The VoKols, featuring Pitt and CMU students who make the sweetest music in the Steel City. Auditions will be held at The Hillel JUC 6-8pm on both days. For more info contact The VoKols or Deb.

    Tuesday, September 19th Yummy yummy in the tummy...homemade SUSHI! Create your own sushi meal through Jewshi Sushi 8pm @ The Hillel JUC. For more info contact Deb or Jenn.

    Thursday, September 21st No need to fight for your right to party; just come over to your home away from home! Join The Hillel JUC's Sisterhood and Brotherhood as they co-host the biggest baddest most fly New Year's Eve Party!!! 8pm @ The Hillel JUC. FOOD! TUNES! FUN! For more info contact Sahar.

    Friday, September 22nd Join your friends and hundreds of fellow students for a light dinner 6pm @ The Hillel JUC followed by four different types of Rosh Hashana services @ 7pm. Details can be found in the High Holiday Services section. For more info contact Sahar.

    Keep you parents in the loop! Are your parents constantly wondering what's going on in Pittsburgh and at Hillel? We are starting a monthly parent email - send your parents' email address to Laura to add them to the list - your parents will be thrilled and it will save you explanation time, too!


    Coming to You @ CMU

    Wednesday, September 20th Ever wonder what your fellow Jews do on a Friday night, but are too afraid or embarrassed to ask? Want to know why we even do what we do? If you want to learn more about a typical Friday night at Hillel, come to the Danforth Lounge in the UC @ 8pm. We’ll cover everything from lighting Shabbat candles to religious services, breaking the bread to grace after meals. Whether you’re Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, secular, or just plain curious, join us as we discuss what Shabbat is like at Hillel. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more info contact Jenn.


    Wednesday War Relief Telethon for Israel

    Wednesday, September 20th Due to the significant and urgent needs as a result of the war in Israel, the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh is focused on programming and fundraising designated for Israel. Together with other communities around North America, the UJF hopes to raise more than $500 million! Pittsburghers have already pledged over $5.2 million, and you can increase that figure! We need you, Israel needs you! Please join the UJF, 234 McKee Place 5:15-8:00pm to support the effort by phoning. Come with friends, enjoy Middle Eastern food, and have fun while helping so many people. For more info and RSVP contact Sahar.


    Coming to you soon...

    Save the date!!! Israeli Music - Society Through Sound: September 25th, Jewish Cooking for Men: September 26th, Dipping Party: September 27th, iMovie - Turn Left at the End of the World: September 27th, Of Mind and Body Series (Drinking and STD's): September 28th. More details coming soon.


    High Holiday Services
    *All services are @ The Hillel JUC unless otherwise noted and are FREE for students, with tickets available at The Hillel JUC and select campus locations from Monday afternoon, September 18th.

    Rosh Hashana
    Friday, September 22nd
    Light dinner 6pm @ The Hillel JUC
    Evening Services
    Reform: 7pm
    Conservative: 7pm
    Chabad: 7pm @ UC Danforth (CMU)
    Interactive (Aish): 7pm

    Saturday, September 23rd
    Morning Services
    Reform: 10am
    Conservative: 10am
    Chabad: 9:30am @ UC Danforth (CMU)
    Interactive (Aish): 11am

    Evening Services
    Conservative: 7pm
    Chabad: 7pm @ UC Danforth (CMU)

    Sunday, September 24th
    Morning Services
    Conservative: 10am
    Chabad: 9:30am @ UC McKenna (CMU)

    Tashlich
    5pm meet @The Hillel JUC to walk over to Schenley Park

    Yom Kippur
    Sunday, October 1st
    Kol Nidre Services
    Reform: 7pm
    Conservative: 7pm
    Chabad: 6:30pm @ UC (CMU)
    Interactive (Aish): 7pm

    Monday, October 2nd
    Morning Services
    Reform: 10am
    Conservative: 10am
    Chabad: 9:30am @ UC Wright (CMU)

    Afternoon Services
    Reform: 5:30pm
    Conservative: 5:30pm
    Chabad: 5pm @ UC Wright (CMU)

    Concluding Services
    Reform: 6:30pm
    Conservative: 6:30pm
    Break the fast (!) and enjoy FREE delicious food 7:40pm @ The Hillel JUC.


    Get Your Jew On (weekly Torah portion)

    This week's Torah Portion is Vayelekh. Learn more here.

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