From all of us at Hillel, we wish you all a festive and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday break!

Do you like pie? Come check out the Thanksgiving Study Break at the Kraft Center tonight!

See you next week!

Marnina Cherkin
Program Coordinator

IN THIS ISSUE:
Highlights:

1) Thanksgiving Study Break - TONIGHT!
2) Hillel Survey
3) Hillel Elections
4) Kraft Center Building Info for Thanksgiving

Calendar:
See this week's events!

1) THANKSGIVING STUDY BREAK - TONIGHT!
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Pies-a-Plenty at Hillel's Tuesday Night Study Break, Thanksgiving Style!

Swing by to enjoy the pies and the Thanksgiving cheer with your Hillel family! Awwww. The theme of the night is PIES, so come vote for the best pie in the first annual HILLEL PIE CONTEST!!!

The study break will be THIS TUESDAY (Tonight!) on the 3rd floor of Hillel (606 W 115th St b/t B'way and  Riverside, across from Shapiro residence hall).

Brought to you by your thankful Hillel e-board.

2) HILLEL SURVEY
Want to give your opinion about Hillel? Want to win an i-pod or an iTunes gift card??

Click on the link below to fill out a FOUR-MINUTE SURVEY about your experiences with Hillel. We'd really love to hear your feedback so that we can continue to improve Hillel's offerings according to the needs and desires of every Jewish student on campus!  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=77VzlNtUDLMhE_2fXgWgKrlg_3d_3d
[SURVEY ENDS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27]

3) Hillel Elections are this Monday, December 1st!
Save the Date - - Hillel Elections Candidates Forum Monday, December 1st 7:00pm, 5th floor of Hillel (606 West 115th Street between Broadway and Riverside) Come hear what the E-Board candidates have to say and enjoy some FREE food!

Also…Voting opens the evening of Monday, December 1st following the Candidates Forum. 
Candidates for elected positions are as follows:
President: Sarah Brafman, Tani Cohen
Vice President of Groups: Brandon Hammer, Zach Lebwohl, Sarah Sherer-Kolburn
Social/Cultural Coordinator: Aviva Buechler

WANT TO KNOW HOW TO VOTE?  All Hillel members are eligible to vote.  [You are a Hillel member if you're reading this!]  Voting will take place online, and when voting opens, you will receive an email with details about how to place your vote.
Questions?  Email elections@hillel.columbia.edu

4) Kraft Center Building Info for Thanksgiving

The Kraft Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving break starting this Wednesday, November 26th at 4:00pm through Monday, December 1st at 7:00am. Have a happy Turkey Day!

11/25/2008

Time and place	Title	Sponsoring group
10:00 PM-12:00 PM 3rd Floor	Thanksgiving Study Break	E-board
7:00 PM-9:00 PM 5th Floor Auditorium	Unchain the Agunnah	Yavneh

11/26/2008

No public events scheduled

11/27/2008

No public events scheduled

11/28/2008

No public events scheduled

11/29/2008

No public events scheduled

11/30/2008

No public events scheduled

12/01/2008

No public events scheduled

Save the date:

Additional information:

Below are two travel opportunities:

1) FORUM FOR DIALOGUE AMONG NATIONS - STUDY VISIT TO POLAND FOR AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS
This Spring Break brings you an unparalleled opportunity to engage and impact one of the most sensitive international relationships today. Join a select group of high level students on a unique study visit to Poland that combines meetings with world-renowned experts and substantive discussions with Polish peers who are intent on creating a new chapter in Polish-Jewish history. This program is a collaboration between the Forum for Dialogue Among Nations and AJC campus societies.
COSTS ON THE GROUND ARE COVERED IN FULL BY A PRESTIGIOUS GRANT.
Application due December 1
For complete information and application visit www.ajc.org/accessor email student­_visit@dialog.org.pl
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2) GOLDMAN FELLOWSHIP
AJC offers an annual Fellowship for highly qualified students interested in the nexus between international and domestic policy and the Jewish community. Placements are in major cities in the United States and around the world, including New York, Washington DC, Brussels and Melbourne. The program is very select and puts a premium on strong mentorship. Goldman Fellows will participate in a trip to Berlin as part of a debriefing process.
Application due January 31
For complete information and application visit www.ajc.org/fellowship