"To be or not to be or Tu B'shvat? That is the question." And this evening, Friday, Feb. 2, the Hillel JUC offers a delicious, environmentally friendly answer: it's a special Tu B'shvat Shabbat! Come celebrate this holiday of many colors and flavors and explore the connections between Judaism and environmentalism. Services begin at 5:30pm, with a FREE delicious dinner at 6:30pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Deb.

And check out these other great events through February 9: FYSH Bagel Brunch, Call for Cash, American Idol Pizza Party, Panthers for Israel iMovie: Late Marriage, Hebreworld, Pitt Study Abroad Fair, Brotherhood Badass Movie Night: Reservoir Dogs, Sisterhood "Get to Know Your Girls Night," Tartans for Israel Café Israel, and Shabbat 1000! Happy Tu B'shvat and Shabbat shalom from the Hillel JUC.

Sunday, Feb. 4 What's better than sleeping in late on Sunday morning? Sleeping in late and enjoying a delicious brunch with fellow freshmen! Join friends and neighbors for a FYSH (First Year Students of Hillel) bagel brunch 12:30pm @ Towers Lobby. For more info contact Deb.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 FREE food, big screen TV, and American Idol; what could be better? Enjoy delicious pizza and cheer or boo stars-in-the-making, as we count down to our own Campus Superstar Semifinals (later this month). 7:30pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Kara.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 While classes are in session, from fall to late spring, an average of 150 students come for a FREE Shabbat dinner every Friday night at the Hillel JUC. You may be one of them, or you've heard of this weekly tradition, so you know what an enjoyable and unique treat this is. To keep these dinners free and possibly WIN a FREE TRIP to ISRAEL, come connect with generous donors and alumni via phone, 6-9pm @ the Hillel JUC. It's fun, for your own good, and it's easy! For more info contact Rebecca or Andrew.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 Panthers for Israel invite you to a screening of the acclaimed Israeli film, Late Marriage, 8:45pm in Cathedral of Learning Room G24. Click here to learn more about this sexy, clever, romantic drama in which East meets West and cultures clash in contemporary Israel. Late Marriage appeared on many end-of-year Top 10 film lists in 2001. For more info contact Nina or Aliyah.

Wednesday, Feb. 7 Want to maintain your Hebrew and/or EARN EXTRA CREDIT for your Hebrew course at Pitt? Then HEBREWORLD is for you, 8pm @ the Hillel JUC. Come for a casual conversation about various topics you choose, ALL IN HEBREW! If you’re currently taking a Hebrew course @ Pitt, you earn extra credit by coming to Hebreworld! For more info contact Sahar.

Thursday, Feb. 8 Come explore the various options of studying abroad as a Pitt student, and check out several tables dedicated to studying in Israel! Remember that YOU AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY for a $2000 MASA SCHOLARSHIP by participating in most semester-abroad programs in Israel. 10am-4pm in the Pitt Union Ballroom. For more info contact Nina or Sahar.

Thursday, Feb. 8 Brotherhood Badass Movie Night features the classic crime thriller, Reservoir Dogs, with snacks 6:30pm @ the Hillel JUC. Considered one of the top films of the 1990s, this was Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut. Click here to learn more about the film. For more info contact Josh or Jesse.

Thursday, Feb. 8 Sisterhood invites the ladies to "Get to Know Your Girls Night!" In the spirit of Valentine's Day, come spend some time with your loved ones and enjoy strawberry and vanilla ice cream sundaes, manicures, movies, and more! 7pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Liz or Jen.

Thursday, Feb. 8 Join Tartans for Israel at Café Israel, a monthly casual conversation about Israeli news, sports, culture, politics, and technology. Enjoy delicious Israeli snacks and coffee with friends! 7:30pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Robin or Sahar.

Stay tuned for more details, and check out the Shabbat 1000 website! For more info contact Chani.

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.

Student aide (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 in a Squirrel Hill school and aid a boy who has special needs. For more info contact Moti.

Jewish Day Camp and Travel Camp Staffing The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh is seeking staff for its J&R Day Camp (Pre-K through Grade 5) and its Noar/Bogrim Travel Camp (Grades 6-9) for summer 2007. Staff week runs June 11-15, Session One runs June 18-July 13, and Session Two runs July 16-August 10. You have a terrific opportunity to join an excellent organization and work with children while getting a healthy tan, so for more info and to apply TODAY, e-mail or call Liza: 412-521-8011 x241.

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.

Saturday, Feb. 17 "Shaare Torah Unplugged"... in which Shaare Torah’s social hall is transformed into a chic café for an evening of entertainment and creative expression. Come hear Pittsburgher Carl Kurlander, screenwriter for the hit 1980s movie St. Elmo's Fire, talk about his Hollywood career and his recent return to Pittsburgh – to be chronicled in the upcoming documentary A Tale of Two Cities – and stick around for an open mike session including: stand-up comedy, poetry, prose and drama readings, and live instrumental music.*

Anyone over 18 is welcomed and encouraged to perform. The evening begins at 8:30pm and the coffee (and tea and desserts) will flow late into the night. For more info or to sign up as a performer (walk-ins also welcome), e-mail or call Shaare Torah: 412-421-8855.
*Out of consideration for all with respect to the halachot (laws) of Kol Isha, there will be no singing.

Government Fellows Program Internship The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is excited to announce this new long-term program in Israel! The Government Fellows Program is an excellent opportunity for students from around the world to take their first steps in a government career by interning at one of Israel's ministries. The program includes a wide variety of activities for exploring Israel, as described here.
There are significant scholarships available toward this program. For more information contact Hadasa Greenberg-Yaakov.

Institute on Political Journalism Internship
This summer: June 9–August 4, 2007
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institute on Political Journalism combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and panels featuring professional journalists. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the FINAL DEADLINE of March 1, 2007.
For more information and an online application, please click here or contact Joe Starrs, Director, Institute on Political Journalism: e-mail or 1-800-741-6964.

Summer Internships in Yiddish Studies Live and learn Yiddish this summer! The National Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts announces an outstanding 2007 internship opportunity for college students. The Steiner Internship Program is now accepting applications for this eight-week summer internship program. Eighteen students will be accepted.
Study Yiddish language, literature and culture intensively and work every day with the Center's own collection of 1.5 million Yiddish books. The program runs from June 3-July 27, 2007; no prior knowledge of Yiddish is required. Interns receive a generous stipend and up to six college credits, and apartment-style housing is provided. Go here to learn more about this terrific internship. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2007.

For additional information, please contact: Janet Kannel, Internship Program Coordinator at the National Yiddish Book Center: 413-256-4900 x131 / e-mail.

This week's Torah portion is Yitro. Learn more here.