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Student Highlight of the Month
Our student highlight of the month is... Our Jewish
Genetic Disease testing team. Shoshanah Rosen, of
Philadelphia, along with the
help of AEPhi sisters and the Hillel JUC social
justice committee brought in 187 students to be
tested for FREE for 9 Jewish genetic diseases on
Monday, Dec 4th. In this 1st year, the students
brought in more students to be tested that UPenn
(with a record of 182 after 3 years)! This program
was sponsored by the Victor Center for
Jewish Genetic Diseases at Albert Einstein Medical
Center in Philadelphia. This little known but
incredibly important testing brought awareness to
the entire campus community- Yashir Koach to the
women and men who made this happen!
Parent Event Review
Allentown parents gathered at the home of Marc and
Laurie Berson on Sunday, Dec 10th for a Hillel JUC
informational session. Thanks to everyone who was
there and we look forward to meeting many more of
you!
Send More than Birthday Wishes
It’s their special day and they are so far away-
more than a message you may want to relay. Instead
of a card, no need to work hard, just give us a call
and we’ll do it all!
Shabbat Birthday Bash: For your $100 gift to the
Hillel JUC your child will get a Shabbat Birthday
Bash including a cake, birthday decorations, and
happy birthday song at the Shabbat dinner that week.
Full Birthday Package: For your $180 gift your
child will receive the full birthday celebration
including a cake, card, and singing “happy birthday”
telegram delivered to their dorm on their big day.
To send a birthday package, email Laura Conrad.
Scholarships
The Central Scholarship and Loan Referral Service of
the United Jewish Federation provides need-based
scholarships to qualified students in the Greater
Pittsburgh area. The deadline for
applications is February 6, 2007.
For details contact Alayne
Lowenberger at the Career Development Center of
Jewish Family & Children's Service at (412)
422-5627, and if students have any questions, please
have them call the Career Development Center at
(412) 422-5627.
Chai Wire: High School Introduction to Hillel
If you have a child in high school introduce them
to Jewish life at college early on! Check out Hillel
International's new Chai
Wire newsletter. See how
cool Judaism can be with highlight interviews by
Jewish celebrities, popular Jewish websites, pop
music by Jews, and more!
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Shalom,
We wish you all a Happy Hanukkah, Chag Sameach! We
shared an early Hanukkah with all of the students-
enjoy the
real thing with your families!
Thank you to the more than 100 families that have
joined the Parents' Circle already! Email Laura
Conrad to join the Parents' Circle for the rest
of the year or to make a
Shabbat dinner donation.
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| Upcoming Parent Events |
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DC Parents' Reception Meet other
Jewish Pitt and CMU parents as well as prospective
parents
and hear what the Hillel JUC has to offer for your
son or daughter (outside of matchmaking!) THIS
Sunday,
December
17th, 2pm-4pm at the home of Joe and Hannah Zytnick,
6 Windermere Ct, Rockville 20852. Email Laura
Conrad to RSVP.
LA Networking Night Sunday, February 25th, 2
PM at the home
of Rhonda and Evan Finkle, Tarzana CA. Parents and
alumni- hear what the Hillel JUC has to offer
(outside of matchmaking!). If you are
interested in helping to plan the event or would like
to attend,
email Laura
Conrad. Spaces will be limited, so RSVP now!
Philadelphia Parents' Reception Meet other
Jewish Pitt and CMU parents as well as prospective
parents
and hear what the Hillel JUC has to offer for your
son or daughter (outside of matchmaking!) If you
are in the area and would like to help email Laura
Conrad.
NY Parents' Reception The Hillel JUC is
coming to you! Details TBD- If you are interested
in helping to plan the event or would like to attend,
email Laura
Conrad.
Harrisburg Networking Night The Hillel JUC
is coming to you! Details TBD- If you are interested
in helping to plan the event or would like to attend,
email Laura
Conrad.
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| Student Program Review |
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November was packed with incredible Jewish
opportunities on campus! The "Late Night Players"
comedy troupe caused an uproar at Pitt while the
CMU
Late Night
"Pajamarama" brought 200 students for movies, food,
music, and games, all in pajamas!
Elections for the Pitt Hillel board were the talk of
the town as David Streeter and
Justin Jacobs campaigned hard to be the next Hillel
board president. Get to know the new Pitt board:
President Justin Jacobs (of Philadelphia), Executive VP
Michelle Henritzy (of Philadelphia), VPs
of Finance Andrew Stesis (of Philadelphia) and
Rebecca Lehner (of Harrisburg), VP of Engagement
Deidra Dunhoff, VP of Marketing Matt Dorsch (of
Philadelphia), VP of Communications Perry Erlichman (of
Phildelphia), VP of Student Life Jesse Hervitz (of
Harrisburg).
Other highlights: Jewish cooking for men, an
evening with Donna Brazile,
senior political strategist and former Campaign
Manager for Gore-Lieberman, the sisterhood
committee continued their "Of Mind and Body" series,
and a "Get Lit" Hanukkah party. This incredible
month leaves high expectations for the spring semester!
 
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| Student Program Preview |
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Winter break! Many students will be traveling to
Israel this break so we look forward to a spring
semester
filled with Israel activism!
Mark your calendars for Campus Superstar, March
22, 2007!
It is our very own version of American Idol- over
100 students auditioned this month- 25 of whom will
perform in the semifinals. Join us in March for the
final show where the 10 finalists will perform at
the Carnegie Music Hall. It will be a great show
for sure- join us!
With the new semester, students will also begin a
student lead fundraising effort to further support
programming and Shabbat dinners at the Hillel JUC.
Students will receive raffle tickets for every $500
they raise and one lucky winner will be chosen at
Campus Superstar for a FREE TRIP to ISRAEL! See if
your child is involved!
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| Parents' Circle |
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Many of you have already joined the hundreds of
parents who are members of the Hillel JUC Parents'
Circle. If you are not yet a member, here is what it
entails:
Basic Circle For a donation of $100 your student
receives a free Hillel JUC tee shirt, drawstring
backpack, Hanukkah package, and Passover Seder.
Chai Circle For a donation of $180 your child
will
receive everything in the Basic Circle plus a Hillel
JUC umbrella and the chicken soup hotline, chicken
soup delivery whenever your child id sick!
Full Circle For a donation of $360 your child
will receive everything in the Chai Circle plus a
Hillel JUC sweatshirt, a Passover survival basket, a
Purim basket, and an end of the semester finals basket.
Help us look out for your son or daughter while
they are at school and join the Parents' Circle. To
make a donation, contact Laura Conrad.
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