• Hillel JUC Happenings
  • Shabbat 1000
  • Coming 2 U soon...
  • Student Conferences
  • Beyond the Campus
  • Internships & Scholarships
  • Get Your Jew On (weekly Torah portion)
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    Speedsitting - Get PAID as You Babysit in Your Community
    In response to strong demand by parents and students following November's successful babysitting event, The Hillel JUC is bringing together Jewish students and local parents to find ideal babysitting matches. This January's Speedsitting event will be on Wednesday, January 24, 6-7:30pm @ the Hillel JUC, and an application (due by Jan. 22) is available by contacting Sahar.

    Aspiring Writers - Get Published!
    Are you an aspiring writer or journalist? Before you pick up your Nobel or Pulitzer, pick up some more skills and build up your portfolio! Contact Sahar for a unique writing opportunity.

    FREE Ehud, Eldad, and Gilad!
    They're Jewish, in their 20s, and their families and friends miss them. They were kidnapped by terrorists while serving their country inside Israel's borders.

    Advocate for the safe return of these kidnapped Israeli soldiers by signing a petition urging Ban Ki-moon, the incoming Secretary General of the UN, to demand the release of Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, and Gilad Shalit.

    Going to Israel for 5-10 months? Get a $2,000 Masa scholarship!
    If you go on one of over 100 approved programs, you automatically qualify to receive a $2,000 scholarship from Masa Israel Journey. For more info contact Sahar.

    Want to Keep Shabbat Dinners FREE and Win a FREE Ticket to Israel?
    Yes it's that easy! For more info contact Miriam or David.

    Hebrew School / Judaics / Community Employment
    A local Jewish family seeks a student to intern on a regular basis as a teacher's aide one-on-one with a young student in the classroom at a private school in Squirrel Hill. Ideally, this aide is studying toward a degree in education, speech and language or occupational therapy. For more info contact Dana.

    A Reform synagogue in the North Hills seeks a teacher for a 9th grade class on "a basic review of key teachings of Judaism," Sunday mornings, from 9:15am or 10am. Also, the synagogue seeks a song-leader for its monthly "Tot Shabbat;" dinner and salary included. For more info contact Art.

    Shabbat Morning Services
    A growing number of friends and neighbors come together weekly for Conservative and Orthodox Shabbat morning services 10am @ the Hillel JUC. Join them! For more info contact Benji or Jesse.

    Jammin' January @ The Hillel Jewish University Center January 1, 2007

    Winter break is over for most of you, so welcome back to campus! For those still vacationing, enjoy your time off, and we look forward to seeing you soon. The Hillel JUC has many terrific opportunities for you to explore, connect, and dine!

    Check out these great events through January 11: Welcome Home Shabbat, FYSH Bagel Brunch, Jewshi Sushi, VoKols a cappella auditions, Panthers for Israel iHookah, and the Brotherhood Badass Movie, Layer Cake.


    Hillel JUC Happenings

    Friday, Jan. 5 Join friends and neighbors for a "Welcome Home Shabbat!" with Shabbat services (5pm) and a FREE delicious dinner (6pm) @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Sahar.

    Sunday, Jan. 7 Enjoy a delicious bagel brunch with fellow FYSH (First Year Students of Hillel) at 12:30pm @ Towers Lobby. Come with your buds and make new friends! For more info contact Deb.

    Tuesday, Jan. 9 Yummy yummy in the tummy! Roll your own sushi for just $3 at Jewshi Sushi, 6pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Deb.

    Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 10 & 11 The hottest Jewish A Cappella group in Pittsburgh, The VoKols, will hold its spring semester auditions on both days from 8-10pm @ the Hillel JUC. If you're interested, you should prepare a popular song to sing a cappella.
    If your semester doesn't begin until a week later, no worries; just contact The VoKols to secure another date or ask any questions you may have. Good luck!

    Wednesday, Jan. 10 Panthers for Israel invite you to an Israeli-themed hookah night! Come for a Mediterranean ambience at iHookah, 8pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Nina or Aliyah.

    Thursday, Jan. 11 Brotherhood Badass Movie features the acclaimed British gangster film, Layer Cake, starring Daniel Craig (the new James Bond). 6:30pm @ the Hillel JUC. If you liked Pulp Fiction or Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, you'll love Layer Cake! For more info contact Josh or Jesse.
    Shabbat 1000

    On Friday, February 9, more than 1,000 Jewish students and faculty members throughout Pittsburgh's universities and colleges will come together for a very special Shabbat dinner at CMU's University Center Gym. Will you be one of them?

    Inspired by last year's phenomenal Shabbat 1000 dinner, which drew over 750 people, this year we're aiming to break the 1,000 attendee mark! Help us and take pride in your community by inviting friends to join you for this AMAZING night! The Hillel JUC, Chabad House on Campus, and the Jewish Heritage Program are co-sponsoring Shabbat 1000. The free delicious dinner will be served @ 5:30pm, with Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox services beginning approximately one hour earlier.

    Stay tuned for more details, and check out the Shabbat 1000 website, which will go live in early January. For more info contact Chani.
    Coming 2 U soon...

    Save the date! Jan. 12: Israel Shabbat, Jan. 13: Brotherhood Poker Night, Jan. 16: Hillel JUC Activities Fair, Jan. 17: Sisterhood and Theta Nu Xi Diversity Movie. More details coming soon!
    Student Conferences

    Young Zionist Leadership Conference in Miami Beach, Florida: Jan. 19-21 University Student Department/Hagshama of the World Zionist Organization invite you to join over 100 student leaders from around the US! Connect to Israeli social activism, dare to debate controversial issues in Israel, explore Hebrew culture (food, film, and art), strengthen your campus advocacy skills and personal connection to Zionism. THERE ARE STILL A FEW SPOTS LEFT, BUT YOU MUST APPLY TODAY! Cost (including flight) is ONLY $170!!! Apply here and for more info contact Sahar.

    Spitzer Hillel Forum on Social Justice in Washington, DC: Feb. 25-27 Join hundreds of students who share your interest in pursuing social justice through political activism, grassroots organizing, community service, and advocacy. This year's central theme is SUSTAINABILITY. Make new friends, meet the experts, lobby on Capitol Hill, and create solutions to make your environment sustainable!
    APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, Jan. 29, and cost is $395. Apply here. For more info contact Sahar.
    Beyond the Campus

    Fundfest 2007: Help Give Hope Answer the Call. Serve the Community. Volunteer at Fundfest.
    Fundfest, now in its 13th year, is the United Jewish Federation’s single largest fund-raising event, bringing together more than 300 volunteers who reach out to thousands of Pittsburghers. Fundfest will raise funds for the 2007 Annual Community Campaign, which supports vital human services in Pittsburgh, Israel and around the world.

    THIS YEAR, FUNDFEST WILL BE HELD:

    Sunday, Jan. 28 @ the UJF, 9:30am-12pm
    Sunday, Jan. 28 @ the UJF, 5:30-8:30pm
    Tuesday, Jan. 30 @ the UJF, 6-9pm
    Wednesday, Jan. 31 @ South Hills JCC, 6-9pm
    Thursday, Feb. 1 @ the UJF, 6-9pm

    To volunteer, to learn more about Fundfest, or to make your 2007 commitment on-line today, visit www.ujfpittsburgh.org/fundfest or call Carrie Frischman-Nardini at 412-992-5231.
    Internships & Scholarships

    JEVS Internship - Summer 2007 JEVS (Jewish Employment and Vocational Service) awards a limited number of stipends to Jewish university students who expect to reside in the Delaware Valley in June-August 2007. Interns visit a variety of organizations within the Jewish communal service system. For more info and to apply ASAP, contact Peggy Truitt.

    Need-based Scholarships for 2007-08 The Central Scholarship and Loan Referral Service (CSLRS) of the United Jewish Federation (UJF) of Greater Pittsburgh offers need-based grants to Jewish students (undergrad and grad) who have been residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, or Westmoreland Counties for at least two years. Applications are available and the application deadline is February 6, 2007. For more info contact the Career Development Center of Jewish Family and Children's Service @ (412) 422-5627.
    Get Your Jew On (weekly Torah portion)

    This week's Torah portion is Vayehi. Learn more here.
    phone: (412) 621-8875