Few journalists understand from life experience both the Israeli and Palestinian sides: their languages, societies, politicians, and motives. Remember that today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, one of these rare journalists is coming to speak at CMU (4:30pm in Adamson Wing - 136A Baker Hall) and Pitt (8:30pm in Cathedral of Learning - Room 232). A diverse coalition of student groups led by Tartans for Israel and Panthers for Israel invite you to come hear Khaled Abu Toameh, an award-winning, independent journalist who was born in Tulkarem (in the West Bank) and has covered Palestinian issues in the West Bank and Gaza for over 20 years.

Toameh began his career writing for an official Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) newspaper, while studying at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the Senior Editor on Palestinian Affairs for The Jerusalem Post and a frequent contributor to BBC News, NBC News, US News and World Report, and Danish television. For info contact Robin or Nina.

Check out these other great events through February 26: Twentysomethings And Graduates (TAG) Jews 'n Brews, Sisterhood Of Mind and Body Series: Eating Disorders, The Wisdom of the Pretzel Israeli movie night, Livnot U'Lehibanot Israel Shabbat services and FREE dinner, First Year Students of Hillel (FYSH) Laugh It Up! comedy night, and Brotherhood Poker Night.

Thursday, Feb. 22 Are you nearing graduation, currently in grad school, or a young professional? Then come for TAG (Twentysomethings And Graduates) Jews 'n Brews, 5:30-7:30pm @ Joe Mama's (3716 Forbes Avenue). For more info contact Sahar.

Thursday, Feb. 22 Sisterhood invites the ladies to a special evening, "Of Mind and Body Series: Eating Disorders," 7pm @ the Hillel JUC. Rebecca Ringham from Western Psych Eating Disorder Clinic will discuss how to help yourself and your friends. For more info contact Jen or Liz.

Thursday, Feb. 22 Israel on Campus presents the hit romantic comedy, The Wisdom of the Pretzel, in Hamerschlag Hall B131 (CMU), 7:30pm screening, 7pm pizza. Admission is only $1 and includes pizza!. For more info contact Israel on Campus.

Friday, Feb. 23 Join friends and neighbors for a special Livnot U'Lehibanot Israel Shabbat, with services at 5:30pm and FREE dinner at 6:30pm @ the Hillel JUC. You'll have an opportunity to explore terrific trips to Israel through the acclaimed Livnot program! For more info contact Sahar.

Sunday, Feb. 25 Join fellow FYSH (First Year Students of Hillel) for Laugh It Up Comedy Night! Meet at 5:30pm @ the Hillel JUC and hop on a bus together toward the Improv comedy club at the Waterfront. Cost is only $5, but you must RSVP to Deb by Thursday, Feb. 22!

Sunday, Feb. 25 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 Jesse.

Wednesday, Feb. 21 Clarinetist Susanne Ortner, Giant Eagle Foundation Artist-in-Residence from Augsburg, Germany, and her fellow klezmerists, "Sing Your Soul," will present a concert of klezmer music at 7:30pm in Frick Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info contact Professor Alex Orbach.

Monday, Feb. 26 Professor Elliot Horowitz of Johns Hopkins University will present a talk on the theme of Jewish violence in early Modern Europe. The exact title, time and location will be announced soon. For more info contact Professor Alex Orbach.

Save the date! Feb. 28: PURIMANIA! Dan Ahdoot stand-up comedy in the Graduate School of Public Health Auditorium, followed by a huge 80s Purim Party @ Union Grill! More details coming soon...

Please note that due to spring break in successive weeks at Pitt and CMU, there will be no Shabbat services or dinner @ the Hillel JUC on March 2 or 9. If you're in Pittsburgh on those dates, come for Shabbat services and FREE dinner at a local student's apartment or at a local family's house. If you're interested in attending or hosting one of several such dinners (with financial assistance from the Hillel JUC), contact Sahar by Monday, Feb. 26.

Registration is now open for this summer’s Hasbara Fellowships Activism Training Program in Israel! Past programs have included meetings with Israeli leaders such as Shimon Peres, Natan Sharansky, Dore Gold, and Binyamin Netanyahu. Through this acclaimed program, you will acquire effective Israel activism training, learn from fellow activists from campuses across North America, meet top Israeli politicians and leaders, and discover specific programming ideas and campaigns to bring back to your campus. Come explore Israeli and Middle Eastern history and politics, and sharpen your activism skills!

Program dates are May 28-June 12 and August 5-21. Also this summer, Hasbara Fellowships is conducting its first ever trip to Poland and Israel, June 17-July 3! Top pro-Israel university activists from across North America are invited to APPLY NOW for this summer's programs.

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.

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 Terumah. Learn more here.