Subject: Columbia/Barnard Hillel Announcements
Date: 03/27/2008
Hello everyone!
Hillel activities are back in full swing as you can see by the long list of programs below! Take a look and stop by anytime - we'd love to see you!
Shabbat shalom,
--Karen Plotkin
Senior Director of Programming
IN THIS ISSUE:
[Highlights]:
1) Shalhevet Dance Party!
2) FREE Passover Seder - Register now!
3) Reconstructionist services start this Friday, March 28th!
4) Dinner for Do-ers
5) Friday Night Hangout
6) RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD: To Be Homeless in New York City
7) Nana Nights presents an evening with Smadar!
8) Avanim deadline
9) Modern of Women of Faith program
10) Israel Multicultural Dinner
11) [study] break it down is going...to the LOBBY!
12) Idol and Ice Cream
[Calendar]
See this week's events
[Save the Date]
1) Shabbat in Your Jeans: Free Frosh Friday Night Dinner
2) New Film Screening and Meet the Director!
3) Laser Tag!
4) IndepenDANCE!
1) Shalhevet Dance Party!
Tonight is the Shalhevet Dance Party! Come learn some new dances and join in on all of your old favorites!
8-9 PM- all women
9-10 PM- open to everyone
Rennert Hall, basement of the Kraft Center
$3 admission
Hope to see you there!
(Shalhevet is the Israeli Dance Troupe of Columbia/Barnard/JTS.)
2) FREE Passover Seder - Register now!
Passover is almost here......and you're invited to Columbia/Barnard Hillel's FREE Passover Seder!
When: Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 8:45pm
Where: Kraft Center (606 W. 115th Street)
Cost: FREE for CU/BC/JTS students, $40 for guests
With: Rabbinic Intern Karen Perolman
How: Sign up by Friday, April 11th at the Kraft Center (606 W. 115th Street, between Broadway and Riverside) - Mon-Thurs, 9:00-5:00pm, Fri 9:00-1:00pm, or sign up online at www.hillel.columbia.edu/passover
Stay tuned for more information such as sign up for regular Passover meals, sale of chametz, and other fun Passover details!
Any questions? Email rabbi@hillel.columbia.edu.
(This seder is being sponsored through the generosity of The Kurt and Rose Stanger Charitable Trust, established by the late Kurt and Rose Stanger, Holocaust survivors who cared deeply about the Jewish people.)
3) Reconstructionist services start this Friday, March 28th!
We are seeking to create services that are rooted in tradition yet recognize that we live in an ever-changing world. This allows for a movement both progressive and welcoming. Reconstructionist Judaism is completely egalitarian and our prayer books have translations and transliterations. Whether you're looking for a new approach to Judaism, a service more traditional than Reform but not as formal as Conservative, or simply a group of people to sing and connect with, we hope to see you at services!
6:30 pm
Bishop library, 2nd floor Kraft Center
4) Dinner for Do-ers
Come join us for a night of FREE food, conversation, and social justice love. The goal of this dinner is to build a social justice community, create ways to strengthen programming on campus, and just talk about social justice. If that sounds like the awesome night that it will be, sign up by e-mailing socialaction@hillel.columbia.edu or coming to the third floor of Hillel to reserve your space. Hurry because space is limited!
Friday, March 8th
8-11 pm
John Jay Lounge
5) Friday Night Hangout
Cookies, tea and friends--what more could you want??
Come hang out every Friday night at Hillel (2nd Floor, 115th St between Broadway and Riverside, across from Schapiro)
Stay for as long or as little as you want, the food will be there from 8pm until midnight!
6) RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD: To Be Homeless in New York City
Join us this Sunday March 30th for this unique opportunity in which formerly homeless individuals will be sharing their stories about what it's like to be homeless in New York City as well as a discussion of the systemic issues surrounding poverty and homelessness in NYC. This is an event not to be missed. Q & A will follow.
Where: Hillel (115th b/w Bway and Riverside) ROOM 400
When: 12 pm
Brunch will be served.
Email socialaction@hillel.columbia.edu to confirm your place.
7) Nana Nights presents an evening with Smadar!
This Sunday, March 30th!
Come hear Smadar, the Columbia/Barnard/JTS all women's a capella group, perform! Enjoy free tea, coffee, and pastries while hearing the sweet tunes of Smadar. The event will be this Sunday, March 30th at 8 PM in Cafe Nana!
Where: Cafe Nana (2nd floor of Hillel, 606 W. 115th Street, between Broadway and Riverside across from Shapiro)
When: 8 PM on Sunday March 30th
What: Sweet music and sweet foods!
See you there!
Questions? Excited? Send all to Sarah at culted@hillel.columbia.edu
8) Avanim deadline
THIS IS IT! Your very absolute final last chance to submit your writing and artwork to Avanim, the Jewish literary magazine of the Columbia/Barnard Hillel.
We publish poetry and fiction (under 750 words) and artwork of all kinds (ranging from oil painting to photography to collage).
Does the work have to be about Judaism, you ask? No! We don't only publish explicitly Jewish work, and we are especially interested in how a piece resonates differently when published in a Jewish context. For ideas of what we're looking for, take a look at our first issue online at www.hillel.columbia.edu/Avanim.pdf.
THE DEADLINE IS 11:59 PM MARCH 30TH.
Send all writing as Word attachments to avanim.magazine@gmail.com. Any images should simply be attached to the email as well. Include your name, email where you can be reached, and Columbia affiliation in the body of the email.
So send us your stuff and let's get on with the publishing!
9) Modern of Women of Faith program
This Tuesday, April 1st at 7pm in the Brooks Living Room, religious women from the Muslim Students Association and Hillel join together for an evening of dinner and discussion about the topic, 'Modern of Women of Faith'. Do you believe that modernity and religiosity can be both embraced, or are they irreconcilable? What is the role of feminism in traditional faith?
Come listen to Dean Greenberg-Kobrin and Dr. Abeer Hassoun, followed by peer discussions. You MUST RSVP by sending an email to interfaithnight2007@gmail.com! Spaces are limited so sign up today!
10) Israel Multicultural Dinner
Celebrate Israel's Diversity!!
Come celebrate the many flavors of Israel!! 60 years of history has filled Israel with the richness of various cultures, including Moroccan, Yemenite, Ethiopian, Syrian, Persian communities, and more!
Immerse yourself in the TRUE Israel experience. Learn about the different peoples that make up Israeli society and the different tastes that waft through the air.
Munch on Kibbeh, Moroccan Cigars, Malawach, Soleuf, Gondi, Dolmeh and much more from your favorite restaurants around the city.
This FREE DINNER is one event you will not want to miss. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Leave room for dessert!
Tuesday, April 1, 7:30-10:00 pm
Rennert Hall, Hillel 606 115th St. Btw Broadway and Riverside
RSVP on Facebook to ensure that we have enough food!!
Hosted by Israel Va'ad: Israel @ 60
11) [study] break it down is going...to the LOBBY!
Come eat all your favorite movie candy and popcorn
As always, Tuesday night at 10pm on the 3rd floor of Hillel (115th St between Broadway and Riverside, across from Schapiro)
12) Idol and Ice Cream
What: Free Ice Cream and American Idol Results. What could be better?
When: Every Wednesday, 9pm
Where: 3rd Floor, Kraft Center (606 W. 115th St.)
FMI: jic2110@columbia.edu
03/27/2008
Time and place |
Title |
Sponsoring group |
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
304 Hamilton |
A Conversation with Jonathan Adelman |
LionPAC |
7:30 PM-10:30 PM
Rennert Hall |
Israeli Dance Party |
Shalhevet |
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Lerner Ramps |
Shabbat-O-Grams |
Koach |
03/28/2008
Time and place |
Title |
Sponsoring group |
8:00 PM-11:30 PM
Cafe Nana (2nd Floor) |
Friday Night Hangout |
Social Va'ad |
8:30 PM-10:00 PM
John Jay Lounge |
A Salute to Activists |
Tzedek Hillel Council |
03/29/2008
No public events scheduled
03/30/2008
Time and place |
Title |
Sponsoring group |
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
5th Floor Auditorium |
Sapir Student Films |
Israel Va'ad |
12:00 PM-1:15 PM
Room 400 |
To Be Homeless in NYC |
|
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
Cafe Nana (2nd Floor) |
Nana Nights Presents Smadar |
Cultural/Education Va'ad |
03/31/2008
Time and place |
Title |
Sponsoring group |
8:30 PM-9:30 PM
5th Floor Auditorium |
Waffle Bar: Israeli Style with Koach |
Koach |
04/01/2008
Time and place |
Title |
Sponsoring group |
7:30 PM-10:00 PM
Rennert Hall |
Israel at 60 Multicultural Dinner |
Israel Va'ad |
10:00 PM-11:30 PM
3rd Floor |
Study Break |
Social Va'ad |
04/02/2008
Time and place |
Title |
Sponsoring group |
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
3rd Floor |
Idol and Ice Cream |
J.C.S.C |
5:00 AM-8:00 PM
Off Campus |
Lobby Trip |
LionPAC |
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
5th Floor Auditorium |
In Session |
Wednesday Night Learning Program |
8:30 PM-10:00 PM
Room 400 |
Gayava Gays Up Shabbat |
Gayava |
7:00 PM-8:15 PM
5th Floor Auditorium |
Jewish Identity and Academic Leadership with Judith Shapiro |
Yavneh |
7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Ella Weed Rooom |
Multicultural Feminist Teach-In |
Progressive Jewish Alliance |
Save the date:
1) Shabbat in Your Jeans: Free Frosh Friday Night Dinner
What: Free Dinner for Columbia/Barnard First-Years. Casual atmosphere, good food, fun times!
Where: Wallach Lounge
When: Friday April 4th, 8:45pm
RSVP: jic2110@columbia.edu
2) New Film Screening and Meet the Director!
Join Arts on the Move for a rough cut screening of new documentary Four Hundred Miles to Freedom, the story of co-director Avishai Mekonen's kidnapping by slave traffickers in Sudan, and his journey to freedom in Israel and the US. This fascinating movie explores the issue of multiple and sometimes conflicting identities throughout the Jewish community. Q&A with directors Avishai and Shari Mekonen (Columbia MFA) to follow.
Sunday April 6th, 6 pm
Kraft Center (across from Schapiro), 5th floor
To learn more about Arts on the Move, visit www.avodaarts.org. To learn more about the movie, visit www.fourhundredmilestofreedom.com
3) Laser Tag!
Where will you be on Thursday night, April 10?
At Hillel, playing LASER TAG!
Get psyched...
4) IndepenDANCE!
Israel's hottest 60th birthday bash, at Columbia University!
All star Israeli performance featuring
Members of top Israeli band Shotei Hanevuah
ISRAEL'S 60TH INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
Wednesday, May 7th 9:00 pm
Roone Arledge Auditorium
Information on ticket sales to follow
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