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  • Hillel JUC Happenings
  • Coming 2 U soon...
  • Special Summer Program in Israel
  • Spend Next Year Fighting Poverty!
  • Jobs in the Jewish Community

  • Weekly FREE Prayerbook Hebrew Lessons
    Come to the Hillel JUC one hour before Shabbat services every Friday and learn to read Hebrew! Sponsored by the National Jewish Outreach Program and run locally by the KESHER student group, this class is open to anyone who wants to read those "squiggles" on the page of the prayerbook or who can read some but wants a review.

    The focus of the class will be on reading prayerbook Hebrew, in order to allow greater participation in services. For more info contact Lauren.

    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.

    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!
    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.

    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.

    The Hillel JUC has gone Green!
    Please note that @ the Hillel JUC, we recycle white office paper and colored paper. We also recycle glass and plastic beverage containers; please rinse such containers and put them in a plastic shopping bag (if possible).
    Last but not least, we recycle corrugated cardboard boxes, so please break down and fold such boxes to put them in recycling containers.

    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.

    Aish Activities
    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.

    Get Your Jew On (weekly Torah portion)
    This week's Torah portion is Tzav. Learn more here.

    April Adventures @ The Hillel Jewish University Center April 4, 2007

    The end of March and beginning of April have brought exciting times to the Hillel JUC, with huge attendance at Campus Superstar and our Passover Seder! As we continue to celebrate Passover, check out these terrific opportunities during and after the holiday...


    * Holocaust Remembrance Week - Reading Victims' Names @ CMU (moved to Wean Commons in the UC due to weather)
    * Shabbat services and dinner in the community, or services and a special KESHER event @ the Hillel JUC
    * Matzah brei Sunday brunch, Brotherhood poker night
    * Passover pizza break after the holiday ends
    * Sisterhood Of Mind & Body, Hebreworld
    * Israel @ 59 celebration with FREE food, hookah, music, ice cream, and shesh-besh (backgammon)
    * Shabbat services and FREE Mexican dinner
    * The VoKols spring concert @ Frick Fine Arts Auditorium


    Please note that in observance of Passover, the Hillel JUC will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Apr. 9-10. Have a wonderful holiday!



    Hillel JUC Happenings

    Thursday, Apr. 5 As part of Holocaust Remembrance Week at CMU, come join students, faculty, and staff as they each spend 10 minutes reading the names of victims of the Holocaust. Note the changed venue, due to weather concerns: the name reading will take place 9am-5pm in Wean Commons @ the UC. You can still sign up for one of the few remaining 10-minute blocks to read names; contact Daniel.

    Friday, Apr. 6 Shabbat services will begin at 7:30pm @ the Hillel JUC, but there will not be the usual dinner. KESHER, the Reform students' group, will have a special event following services. For more info on the KESHER event, contact Jessi.

    Sunday, Apr. 8 Come celebrate Passover and enjoy a FREE delicious matzah brei brunch, 12:30pm @ UC Danforth (CMU). For more info contact Adam, Arel, or Ashley.

    Sunday, Apr. 8 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.

    Tuesday, Apr. 10 Immediately following the end of Passover, come enjoy FREE delicious pizza, 8:36pm in UC Danforth (CMU). For more info contact Adam, Arel, or Ashley.

    Wednesday, Apr. 11 Ladies, come together for the last Sisterhood: Of Mind & Body Evening of the semester, 7pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Jen or Liz.

    Wednesday, Apr. 11 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 topics you choose, all in Hebrew; participation earns you extra credit for Hebrew courses @ Pitt! For more info contact Sahar.

    Thursday, Apr. 12 Come celebrate Israel's 59th birthday in style, with hookah, ice cream, music, shesh-besh (backgammon), and lots of food, ALL FREE! Join us, 7pm @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Nina or Robin.

    Friday, Apr. 13 Join friends and neighbors for Shabbat services (7:30pm) and a delicious FREE Mexican dinner (8:30pm) @ the Hillel JUC. For more info contact Sahar.

    Saturday, Apr. 14 You've waited patiently, you've heard some teasers, and now...come experience The VoKols at their SPRING CONCERT!!! 8pm @ Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, FREE admission! For more info contact The VoKols or search "VoKols" on Facebook.


    Coming 2 U soon...

    Save the date! Apr. 15: Brotherhood Poker Night, Apr. 17: Brotherhood Badass Movie Night, Apr. 18: Hebreworld, Apr. 20: Senior Shabbat services and FREE delicious dinner.


    Special Summer Program in Israel

    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.


    Spend Next Year Fighting Poverty!

    AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps combines front-line anti-poverty work, Jewish learning, and community building into a one-year program for young people, ages 21-26.
    - Make a difference in the lives of others by working for justice and equality in New York, Chicago, and Washington DC's most underserved neighborhoods.
    - Gain experience in fields you're passionate about: education, health, social work, the law, and more.
    - Learn first-hand from activists, educators, and each other.
    - Live together with other young Jews committed to integrating social change and Jewish values, and build relationships that will last a lifetime!

    Learn more about AVODAH
    here. AVODAH is currently accepting applications for this dynamic program, but time is running out, so apply here today! For application info, contact Amy via e-mail or 212-545-7759 x300.


    Jobs in the Jewish Community

    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.

    Emma Kaufmann Camp is specifically seeking to hire a Chinuch (Education) Director for this summer, from Friday, June 1 through Monday, August 13, 2007.
    Responsibilities of the Chinuch Director include:

    - Help create Judaic culture and programming throughout camp
    - Hebrew Language and Hebrew Signage
    - Plan and implement daily Judaic activities with each of the camper groups
    - Coordinate and facilitate Bar and Bat Mitzvah lessons
    - Coordinate and lead camp in all Shabbat services, including Friday night, Kabbalat Shabbat, Saturday morning, and Havdalah
    - Create weekly themes
    - Work with campers and staff on service involvement - Plan and implement Shabbat song sessions (following Shabbat dinner)
    - Work with Israel Culture Specialist on creative programming for individual cabin groups and all-camp settings
    - Be a Judaic resource for unit and specialty area programming
    - Be a contributing member of the supervisory team throughout the course of the summer
    To apply TODAY, e-mail or call Adam: 412-521-8011 x250.

    phone: (412) 621-8875