Hey Everyone!

Congratulations to all graduating seniors. Good luck with your next steps in life; we will miss you!  For those of you who are returning in the fall - have a great summer! Enjoy the time off from school!

These are the last announcements I will be sending to you as I am leaving Hillel this summer to start law school. Thank you for everything you have taught me this year.  I will miss you a lot.

Shabbat Shalom, have a great weekend and a wonderful summer.

Marnina Cherkin
Program Coordinator

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IN THIS ISSUE:
Highlights

1) Summer Hours at the Kraft Center
2) Senior Week Shabbat Dinner – DEADLINE IS TODAY AT 5:00pm!!!
3) Salute to Israel Parade - Sunday, May 31st
4) Hillel Survey with Prizes

CALENDAR:
See this weeks events!

Additional Information

1) Hillel GCI Internship Opportunity - London and Buenos Aires
2) Hillel Uruguay - Program Coordinator Year-Long Internship Opportunity
3) Jewish Outreach Institute Conference

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1) Summer Hours at the Kraft Center
***Please note that the Kraft Center will be CLOSED this Saturday, May 16th***

Beginning this Monday, May 18th, the Kraft Center will be open from 9:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (though closed on Memorial Day and the holiday of Shavuot).  Normal hours will resume when school begins next fall.

2) Senior Week Shabbat Dinner – DEADLINE IS TODAY AT 5:00pm!!!
Calling all HILLEL SENIORS! Senior Week Shabbat Dinner is THIS Friday, May 15th...

Dinner details:
- 8:45pm at Hillel in Rennert Hall (606 W. 115th Street)
- RSVP required - - register at www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/7188395  by 5:00pm TODAY, May 13th
- Dinner costs $10
- You must register BEFORE 5:00pm TODAY!

Any questions?  Email lasteinberg@gmail.com. Can’t wait to see you there!

3) Salute to Israel Parade - May 31st
The Salute to Israel Parade in New York City is the largest event in the world celebrating the anniversary of Israel's Independence. Join the Hillels of New York and march down Fifth Avenue together.

The parade route begins at 57th Street and Fifth Avenue and continues north on Fifth Avenue to 79th Street. The parade will take place from 11 AM to 5 PM, Rain or Shine.   Please bring a brown bag lunch, as we will head into Central Park for a picnic with all of the other Hillels directly after the parade.

To join the Columbia/Barnard Hillel parade group please email Brandon Hammer - israel@hillel.columbia.edu to reserve your spot and your T-Shirt (costs $8). Friends and family are welcome to march with us.

4) Hillel Survey with Prizes!
You all have an exciting opportunity to be part of Hillel National’s survey of Jewish students.  Hillels from across the country are participating in a survey that will allow us to better understand who you are, what your interests and needs are and to think through how best to provide you with the right kinds of programs, services and support. For any undergraduate student from here (Columbia, Barnard, JTS) who completes the survey, you will (a) automatically receive a coupon for a free cup of coffee at Café Nana and (b) be able to participate in a local-campus raffle where we will be giving away an i-pod as well as i-tunes certificates! Please go to the link to get to the survey http://researchsuccess.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0ibuaa2QXbY33PC&SVID=Prod&campus=Columbia  Your participation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

05/13/2009

No public events scheduled

05/14/2009

No public events scheduled

05/15/2009

Time and place	Title	Sponsoring group
8:45 PM-11:00 PM Rennert Hall	Senior Hillel Dinner	Hillel General

05/16/2009

No public events scheduled

05/17/2009

No public events scheduled

05/18/2009

No public events scheduled

05/19/2009

No public events scheduled

Save the date:

Additional information:

1) Hillel GCI Internship Opportunity - London and Buenos Aires
Are you studying abroad in London or Buenos Aires next semester? Then apply now to be a Global Campus Initiative Intern with Hillel! GCI Interns connect Jewish study abroad students with the local Jewish student community through holiday celebrations, social justice projects and more! The paid internship is an incredible opportunity to explore your adopted city, make new friends, and gain valuable leadership skills. Please email Laura Silberman lsilberman@hillel.org to obtain an application.
If you’re not up for the internship, but still want to find out about opportunities to meet Jewish students when you’re abroad, join the Fall 2009 GCI London Facebook group or GCI Buenos Aires Facebook group now. Find out more about GCI at www.hillel.org/studyabroad.

2) Hillel Uruguay - Program Coordinator Year-Long Internship Opportunity
Hillel Uruguay is seeking an International Programs Coordinator intern to join their Hillel Uruguay team.  The Programs Coordinator will assist in International development by serving as a Hillel Uruguay-U.S. Hillel’s liaison to market our two International Programs: Alternative Spring Break and Spanish Programs. During the year long “Internship/Fellowship” you will have the opportunity to:
Serve as a liaison between Hillel Uruguay and the US: Build new relationships and maintain current ones with Universities and students outside Uruguay, in order to promote our International programs. Coordinate the groups of Alternative Spring Break and Spanish program during their stay in Uruguay. Assist in international fundraising: building relationships with potential donors, maintaining contact with current donors and grant writing. Research grant opportunities and apply for the grants by collaborating with the corresponding area of Hillel Uruguay. Plan, coordinate and/or receive visitors, students, and donors travelling to Uruguay. If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Missy Present at mpresent@hillel.org.

3) Jewish Outreach Institute Conference
The Jewish Outreach Institute, a non-denominational organization dedicated to creating a more welcoming Jewish community for intermarried families and unaffiliated Jews, is pleased to announce our SPECIAL DAY RATES FOR STUDENTS to attend our national Conference June 7-9 in Philadelphia.   As students dedicated to Jewish continuity, you will help determine this future.   We invite you to join us at:
 Transforming the Jewish Community through Outreach
The Jewish Outreach Institute North American Conference
Crowne Plaza Main Line Hotel, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

STUDENT DAY RATES:
SUNDAY:          $60 (includes dinner) 3 pm – 10:30 pm
MONDAY:        $55 (includes lunch and breaks only) 8 am – 5:30 pm
TUESDAY:        $40 (includes breakfast and break) 8 am – 1 pm

For up-to-date conference information and to register please visit www.JOI.org/conference.    Please contact Ivana Bradanovic at 212.760.1440 or email IBradanovic@joi.org for additional information or questions.