| 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.
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| Opportunities @ the Hillel JUC Kann Library |
The Hillel JUC Kann Library needs your help. If you have a 1/2 hour or more per week to spare, please contact Lori for available volunteer opportunities.
The Hillel JUC Kann Library has a student volunteer Library Director position open, and which would begin next fall. If you are interested in this terrific opportunity, please contact Lori by February 15 for more information. Training will be provided and knowledge of librarianship is not necessary.
And don't forget: the Hillel JUC Kann Library needs your input! If you are interested in filling out a survey, you can contact Lori for more information. |
| FREE Ehud, Eldad, and Gilad! |
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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 new Secretary General of the UN, to demand the release of Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, and Gilad Shalit.
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| Going to Israel for 5-10 months? Get a $2,000, $3,000, or $4,500 Masa scholarship! |
If you go on one of over 100 approved programs as an undergraduate, you are guaranteed a $2,000 scholarship from Masa Israel Journey. If you go on the program after graduating from college, you are guaranteed a scholarship of $3,000 or $4,500 for semester-long or year-long programs, respectively. For more info contact Sahar.
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| 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.
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| Pizza and Parsha |
Come together to discuss the meaning and relevance of the weekly Torah portion while enjoying fresh, hot pizza. Every Tuesday, 6-7pm in the Hillel JUC Kann Library. For more info contact Chabad.
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| Aish Leadership Fellowship and AishCafe.com |
Earn $400 if you are selected to be a part of the Aish Leadership Fellowship -- learn jewish insights, gain leadership skills, meet local Jewish professionals, and interact with an amazing group of students! The Fellowship meets once a week for 2 hours, time to be determined. Apply here or for more info contact Rabbi Fleshel.
For those short on time but looking to learn more about Judaism, you can log into the Aish cyber cafe to take unique classes and LEARN and EARN $250 in the comfort of your own room. Apply here or for more info contact Rabbi Fleshel. |
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Jammin' January @ The Hillel Jewish University Center
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January 14, 2007
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Question: What do you get when a bunch of Jewish
students tell the camera why they love the Shabbat
experience at the Hillel JUC and the lady behind the
camera decides to share this video with many
millions around the world? Answer: The Hillel JUC
Shabbat video on YouTube! Click here
to watch the video and rate it (please give us 5
stars!). Share the video with your friends and
family and spread the word...
And check out these great events through January 21:
the Hillel JUC Activities Fair, Sisterhood and Theta
Nu Xi diversity discussion, Quiet Heroes pizza and
discussion with IDF veteran Adina Pearlman, What Jew
Say?,
Fun-in-the-Sun Shabbat, and Brotherhood Poker Night.
Please note that the Hillel JUC will be closed on
Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther
King, Junior's birthday.
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Hillel JUC Happenings
Tuesday, Jan. 16 Curious about what this
Hillel thing is all about? Want to check out some
event you've heard of or propose some new program?
Then the Hillel JUC Activities Fair is
perfect for you! Connect with fellow Jewish students
at Pitt and discuss the opportunities to experience
and enjoy. 5-8pm in Towers Lobby (NOT Pitt Union,
as originally proposed). For more info contact Deidra.
Wednesday, Jan. 17 Sisterhood and Theta Nu Xi
Multicultural Sorority are hosting an intimate
discussion on diversity. How do other women like you
deal with ethnic and religious identity on campus?
Come find out and enjoy delicious food, 8:30pm in
Pitt Union Room 504. For more info contact Michelle.
Thursday, Jan. 18 The American Jewish Joint
Distribution Committee presents "Quiet Heroes:
Adina Pearlman," 3pm @ the Hillel JUC Kann
Library. Adina, a 22-year old Israeli born to
American parents, will come to share her experiences
as a counselor to young adults with disabilities in
northern Israel during the war with Lebanon. Adina
served as an artillery instructor in the Israel
Defense Forces. Come explore one of the less covered
angles of the war. There will be pizza at this
event. For more info contact Sahar.
Thursday, Jan. 18 Later in the day, What Jew
Say?! It's the nuts and bolts of Judaism, on a
monthly basis. Tonight, come for a basic
introduction to the Torah -- perfect for beginners
-- 7pm @ the Hillel JUC and food will be
served. For more info contact Deb.
Friday, Jan. 19 Join friends and neighbors
for "Fun-in-the-Sun" Shabbat, and bring your shades
and Bermuda shorts! You'll have a chance to learn
about various summer camp employment opportunities,
too. Shabbat services begin at 5pm and the FREE
delicious dinner is at 6pm @ the Hillel JUC. For
more info contact Sahar.
Sunday, Jan. 21 Gents, it's time for
Brotherhood poker night! Come for food, cards, and
fun with the guys. 6pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more
info contact Josh
or Jesse.
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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
Weigand Gym on the first floor of the University
Center. 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 coordinating Shabbat 1000. The free
delicious dinner will be served @ 5pm, with
Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox services
beginning approximately one hour earlier.
Stay tuned for more details, and check out the Shabbat 1000
website! For more info contact Chani.
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Coming 2 U soon...
Save the date! Jan. 23: Free Flick on
the Flat Screen - F/X (action/suspense),
Jan. 24: Speedsitting and later that evening
Kosher Komrades, Jan. 25: Sisterhood Of Mind
and Body Series - Relationships in College, and
Brotherhood Hookah Night, Jan. 26: Shabbat
services and FREE dinner sponsored by the National
Coalition of Jewish Women, Jan. 28:
Brotherhood Poker Night. More details coming soon!
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Student Conferences
*$100 Merit-based scholarships and larger need-based scholarships are available from the Hillel JUC for conferences; contact Sahar for more details.
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.
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Music Matters - 2 MAJOR Concerts/Parties
Tuesday, Jan. 23 One of the hottest Israeli
bands is coming to Pittsburgh for one performance
only! Boom
Pam performs original and traditional music
seasoned with dueling guitars, wedding party ecstasy
and a Mediterranean warmth. The band consists of two
electric guitars, tuba & drums. Its infectious sound
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especially appeal to those who loved Balkan Beat
Box's performance in September (the two bands
have shared a guitarist several times). Pitt
Union Ballroom, doors open at 8pm, with Pandemic DJs
spinning before the band goes on. Tickets are
$12 @ the door or $10 in advance @ Caliban Books,
Record Village, and The Exchange.
Saturday, Jan. 27 iTribe invites you to
Pittsburgh's first Heeb Hop Festival! Check
out some of the freshest, funkiest, and most
addictive Jewish hip hop sounds from around the
world. Throw in a little reggae, and with DJs
mastering the mix, this FREE party at the Pitt
Union Assembly Room, 9:30pm-12:30am will keep
you shakin', bumpin', and smilin' like a dancin'
fool! For more info contact Wendy.
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Jobs in the Jewish Community
Teacher's Aide (internship) 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.
Tutor (some Hebrew knowledge required) A
local Israeli family seeks a student for a part time
job (4 hours a day, a few days each week) to sit in
class and aid a young boy who has special needs.
For more info contact Leah.
Sunday morning Teacher / Song-Leader 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.
Part-time Position @ Kosher Restaurant Milky
Way, in Squirrel Hill, seeks someone to work as a
cashier/server, and students are encouraged to
apply. For more info contact Aaron or Ari via (412)
421-3121.
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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.
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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.
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Get Your Jew On (weekly Torah portion)
This week's Torah portion is Va'era. Learn
more here.
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