November 28, 2007
        A Publication of The Edward and Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh
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- Hanukah at Hillel!
- Spring Break! 
- Take a STAND
- Israel @ 60
- Speed Sitting
- Guest Speakers
- Shabbat at Hillel
Vayeshev
(click the link)
 
For Commentaries on the Parsha click here.
Opportunities...

Looking for a Job?  Conference?  Scholarship Dollars?  Babysitting? 
 
The Hillel JUC webpage has a section for anyone to post their exciting opportunities 24/6! 
 
Find your own opportunities where you want, when you want!
 
 
Exciting Opportunity

The Israel Government Fellows Program of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center is in the middle of its inaugural session and is enjoying great success.  A MASA initiative endorsed by Israel's Prime Minister, the Israel Government Fellows Program is currently the only gateway for non-Israelis to work within the Israeli government apparatus. 

The program consists of a three-week orientation seminar, followed by a five-month fellowship experience.  Each Fellow works closely with a government official in a Ministry or other government branch, depending upon the Fellow's particular interests.

Interested?  Contact Les at les@hilleljuc.org
Take a Stand
Voice Your Concern
2nd Annual Coffe House
Thursday, Nov. 29 6:30-9:30 PM
Kiva Han
(Forbes and Craig)
Local Bands and Vigil
3.00 Suggested Donation to STAND

 
Contact Us:
The Edward and Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh
The Joseph Stern Building
4607 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
(412) 621-8875





hanukah

Get Lit!  Hanukah at Hillel!     
Perform a Modern Miracle and Party with Hillel!
Chanukah Party - Thursday, December 6 8:00-10:00 PM
Jazz Band, Latkes, VoKols Performance and More!
 
Give the Gift of Life at Hanukah!  Be a Donor!
Amy's Army and Gift of Life Bone Marrow Screening
Simple Cheek Swab Test!   
December 6 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hillel JUC - 4607 Forbes Ave.
 
Everyone's Invited to Participate!
e-mail Benji for more information at brb39@pitt.edu
 
Hanukah at the CCLD!
Join Pitt students on the 6th floor of the William Pitt Union for Latkes, Sufganyot, Music, Games and More!
Friday, November 30 2007 1:00-3:00 PM
les@hilleljuc.org for more information
 
FYSH Home Away From Home Hanukah Party
Tuesday, December 4 2007
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wright Room, CMU Campus
Contact Rachel rhoesly@andrew.cmu.edu
All First Year Students Can Attend!
calendar
WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR SPRING BREAK?
Make a Difference This March.  In Israel.  For Free!
 
Join the Hillel JUC this March for a week of Social Action in the Negev Desert.  Thanks to a generous donor, Hillel JUC and the Jewish National Fund are teaming up to send a group of Pittsburgh students to Israel to build new communities in undeveloped areas of Israel.  This is an experience not to be believed and it's all free!  Are you up for it?
 
Information Session: Wednesday, December 5th 7:00 PM 
 
For More Information:
Isaac at img5@pitt.edu or Miriam at mzs@andrew.cmu.edu 
happenings
shabbatShabbat At Hillel!
Friday, November 30 2007
4:45 Services      5:45 Dinner
Special Guest: Howard Schaerf
Topic: Israel at 60: Partion and the Creation of a State
 
Howard Schaerf is a Vice President of the ZOA and the ZOA's ambassador to the UN He worked for 36 years as a trial attorney, is on the board of American Academics for Israel's Future, and is a member of the Prime Minister's Club of Israel Bonds. He has written extensively on Israel and the Middle East.
 
Thanks to ZOA for providing the speaker's fee and to Panthers for Israel for hosting.
 
FRIDAY'S MENU - Catered by Aaron and Ari's Grill

Main Course: Tossed Salad, Herbed Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Potato Kugel, Green Beans (vegetarian chicken)

Dessert: Fruit Salad and Hanukah Cookies
 
Friday, December 7 2007
4:45 Services     5:45 Dinner
Special Program: The Latke/Hammentaschen Debate
 
Join us as we debate the merits of each of these delicious Jewish delicacies in celebration of Chanukah!  Special appearances by CMU and Pitt Faculty!

Need a Job?  Like Kids?SPEEDSITTING PARTY!

Monday, December 3 2007 6:00-8:00 PM
 
Meet local families with children of all ages and celebrate chanukah!  What a great way to make extra money and have fun!
 
Arrvie prepared with resumes and references.
 
Questions?  Contact Linda Myers at lmyers@hilleljuc.org
Exhibit Opening
The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals exhibition opens on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Levinson Hall of the JCC Kaufmann Building (enter from Darlington Road).  

Ted Phillips, curator of the exhibition will be the Keynote Speaker and a dessert reception will follow the presentation (dietary laws observed).

For reservations, please call 412-421-1500 or e-mail spatty@ujfpittsburgh.org
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