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1) Study Abroad in Israel 2) Want to live in the Bayit?
3) Speech Research
1) Born between Hitler and Mozart Lecture by Dr. Andreas Maislinger, founder of the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service When: Thursday November 5th, 7-8 PM Where: 5th Floor of Kraft Center (606 W.115th St) Join us for a discussion with Dr. Andreas Maislinger, founder of the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service (AHMS), an alternative to Austria's compulsory military service. Dr. Maislinger will speak about the founding of the AHMS, changing attitudes toward the Holocaust, and the issue of collective responsibility. Q&A to follow. Since its founding in 1992, more than 500 young Austrians have worked with Holocaust institutions, Jewish museums, research centers, and related organizations in 23 countries worldwide as an alternative to compulsory military service. Dr. Maislinger will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the LA Museum of the Holocaust on November 8th. For more information about AHMS please see the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service website at : http://www.gedenkdienst.org/english/index1.htm
2) Beatles Benefit Concert! When: Thursday November 12, 9:00-11:00PM Where: Rennert Hall, Hillel Building The Beatles Benefit Concert will be featuring British-Mania, a fantastic Beatles Tribute Band, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy. Twist & Shout the night away to your favorite Beatles tunes, support a great cause, and have a fun night! Tickets are $10 for CUID and $15 for Non-CUID. You can buy your tickets from CU Arts online at: https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/7646585
3) New Yachad City Hillel's NEW shul hopping Religious Life group is going to the Spanish-Portuguese Synagogue, Shearith Israel, for Kabbalat Shabbat this Friday, November 6th!! Interested in coming along?? Email nyachadc@gmail.com for info and details. 4) Do Our Prayers Matter? A Case Study - Learning Session with Rabbi Ethan Tucker Tuesday November 10th 8:00 PM on the 5th Floor of Hillel Come learn together with Rabbi Ethan Tucker, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Hadar. Through a case study from the seasonal laws of prayer, this shiur (Torah class) will explore the ways in which Jewish practice does and does not bend to local conditions. Rabbi Ethan Tucker is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Hadar, where he teaches Talmud and Halakhah. Rabbi Tucker was ordained by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel after years of study at Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa and earned a PhD in Talmud and Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. A Wexner Graduate Fellow, he is a co-founder of New York's Kehilat Hadar and a leading figure in the independent minyan scene in North America. Brought to you by Yeshivat Hadar, Education Va'ad, BMC, and Lalekhet 11/05/2009
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Save the date: Additional information:
1) Study Abroad in Israel - FREE LUNCH! Friday, November 13, 12pm-1pm - Fayerweather Hall - Rm 511 Come learn more about study abroad and internship opportunities in Israel. RSVP to Naomi - neg2116@columbia.edu 2) Want To Live in the Bayit? The Columbia Bayit is Columbia's only Jewish Food Co-op/residence hall and is looking for undergraduate and graduate applications for the Spring 2010. If you or somebody you know might be interested let us know!!! Please email us at bayitrecruiter@gmail.com for an application. deadline: November 14th (Please note: Spring applicants must be full time students at Columbia or any of its affiliates.) 3) Speech Research Help speech research at Teachers College, Columbia University and earn $20 Earn $20 for 1 hour and help us understand different pronunciations of speech sounds. We are looking for reliable native Hindi, French, or Hebrew speaking adults (ages 18-55), born & raised in a Hindi, French, or Hebrew-speaking household with no history of speech or language therapy, and normal hearing, who have been in the United States for less than 4 years. You should have limited exposure to other languages. If this describes you please contact Ana, M.S. student at aid2106@columbia.edu and leave a phone number where you can be reached. Please also answer the following in your email: 1. Where were you born? 2. In which countries have you lived? 3. What language(s) did you HEAR & SPEAK in your home? 4. When did you come to the United States? 5. How many languages do you speak fluently? If we are able to include you in the study we will contact you for an appointment. The study will take place at Teachers College, 525 West 120th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam). It is expected that it will take you approximately 1 hour to complete the task and you will be compensated with a total of $20 for your participation. |
