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This week's Torah Portion is
PARSHAT BERESHIT.
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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
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Union Grille Party!
 hosted by Panthers for Israel
When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Union Grille on Craig Street
$6 suggested donation, proceeds will go directly to the org. Save a Child's Heart!
*Union Grille will be selling the alcohol (only if you're 21 of course!)
*We'll be selling hot grilled cheese, cupcakes, and t-shirts!
*Everyone is welcome!
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Panthers for Israel Shabbat - Israel theme!
Where: Hillel JUC (corner of Forbes and Craig)
Following Shabbat dinner, there will be a speaker...Jeff Zaslow, the author of Last Lecture.
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Fall Harvest - Food drive!
Harvest your good deeds to start the new year off right!
Hillel will be having a food drive for the whole season of fall.
All food donated will go to the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry or other local food banks.
For more information, contact Brad at bradc@hilleljuc.org.
Help make the world a little better, especially in this time of need for many, many people.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show!
 When: Thurs. Oct. 30, 8:30 - 11:30 (8:30 - karaoke, 9ish - the movie begins!)
Where: Hillel JUC (corner of Forbes and Craig)
$2 admission (donations benefit Save a Child's Heart)
For more info, contact Carly at hillelaction@gmail.com.
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 Hadag Nahash is coming to Pittsburgh!
Nov. 23 at the Carnegie Music Hall
5 pm - Israel fair
7 pm - Hadag Nahash
Come to the fair to experience Israeli food, culture, and of course, Hadag Nahash! Only $10!
Contact Brad at bradc@hilleljuc.org for more information and for tickets!
Wanna help us get the word out about Hadag Nahash?! Be on the marketing committee!
We're having a meeting on THURSDAY, OCT. 23 at 5:00 p.m. at Hillel JUC (corner of Forbes and Craig)
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Kesher (Reform) Services Workshop Learn how to lead Reform services at the Hillel JUC! November 2nd & 9th. For more information, please contact Carolyn Gerecht ceg36@pitt.edu. |
 Sometimes it's nice to just hang out with the girls!
We are currently forming a Sisterhood of Hillel JUC, for women, by women. If you would like to be part of the planning process, please contact Susie, susies@hilleljuc.org. |
Alternative Spring Break!
We will be taking a group of 15 students to Guatemala this spring for AJWS alternative spring break!
Information session coming soon!
We will also be taking a group of students of Israel this spring for a JNF spring break!
For more information on either trip, contact Yoni at yonis@hilleljuc.org or Susie at susies@hilleljuc.org
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Judaism and the Environment!
 Speaker: Noam Donsky
Nov. 3 at Hillel JUC!
Time: TBA
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Campus Superstar 2009!
The deal: We are looking for the best solo singers on campus!
The Prizes: The winner will recieve a $5000 scholarship. 2nd and 3rd place winners each get a $1000 scholarship.
Auditions:
Pitt: Assembly Room, William Pitt Union
Nov. 3, 2008 - 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
CMU: Dowd Room, University Center
Nov. 9, 2008 - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Point Park: JVH Auditorium, Thayer Hall
Nov. 16, 2008 - 6:30-9:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Linda Myers at (412) 621-8875 x 101 or www.hilleljuc.org/campussuperstar.
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Yoga at Hillel
When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Where: 2nd floor Activity Room @ Hillel JUC
Space is limited, so please RSVP if you intend on coming. Only those who sent an RSVP will be admitted.
Contact Susie at susies@hilleljuc.org tyo RSVP or for more info!
Gossip Girl Party!
When: October 27, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Where: 2nd floor Activities Lounge at the Hillel JUC
Enjoy some snacks and the latest episode of Gossip Girls while making bracelets to support Breat Cancer Awareness Month!
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| The Israel Heritage Classroom Committee and the Program in Jewish Studies present...
Professor Ben Schachter
St, Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
"Jewish Art: yes, but is it Kosher?"
The Collision between Artist Materials and the Rules of Kashrut
Thursday, October 23, 2008
7:30 pm
Posvar Hall, room 1640
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Arlene Stein
Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology, Rutgers University
"Feminism, Therapeutic Culture, and the Making of Holocaust Consciousness"
Thursday, October 23, 2008
12 noon - 1:30 pm
Posvar Hall, room 2431 (Sociology Conference Room)
Lunch will be provided!
This talk is co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program.
***This program is free and open to the public!
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Matisyahu!
There are still tickets available for Matisyahu (for freshman only)!
Only $18!
The show is on October 25th at 7:30.
For more info, contact Yoni at yonis@hilleljuc.org.
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