This Week at Hillel around Chicago

In this issue... Oakton Hillel Meeting Weekend in the Woods Shabbaton Israeli Mock Elections at DePaul Women's Programming Paid Internship artMitzvah Students and Professional Networking Group 3rd Annual Israeli Film Festival Our Sponsors This Week at Hillel Check it Out... March 2006 Shalom! First official day of SPRING!!!! Some of you are enjoying spring breaks while others are just getting back into the swing of things after a great vacation. Either way, we know you're ready for some quality Hillel time and we've got everything you want. Check out what's happening on a campus near you! -Emily Oakton Hillel Meeting we need you Come on out to Oakton Skokie and become a part of the action. We need all your ideas and talents! See you there! Tues. Mar. 21st 11:00a.m. Room TBA Contact Avi for more info Weekend in the Woods Shabbaton The Hillels of Illinois Cross-Campus Program and the Israel Initiaitve on Illinois Campuses invite you to a spectacular WEEKEND IN THE WOODS at Camp Chi in the Wisconsin Dells. Camp Chi has stunning lakefront grounds, and our weekend will be highlighted by Maccabi-style sports competitions inside and out, great Shabbat programs, an "I Love Israel in the 80's!" Karaoke/Dance Party Saturday night, and the opportunity to meet Jewish college students from throughout the Midwest. We will stay in the Perlstein Conference Center with heated rooms and private bathrooms. There is also a huge sports center with a double gym and workout room. Transportation will be by carpool. If you play an instrument or sing or dance - we hope you will share your talents with us. And - if you bring 80's stuff for the Saturday night party, there will be prizes for the best look! Registration is online. Part of the Registration asks for roommate preferences, special dietary needs, transporation specifics (we will try to help with rides), help with Shabbat services, and talents to share. You need to register by March 29, though earlier would be better! Directions to Camp Chi's Perlstein Center can be found online with the Registration material. Questions? - Contact Brad Sugar at BradSugar@juf.org or 312-357-4931. Camp Chi Wisconsin Dells March 31st-April 2nd $60 REGISTER and PAY ONLINE Israeli Mock Elections at DePaul be a part of history Ever wanted to vote in the Israeli Elections? Here's your chance to join thousands of other college students doing exactly the same thing across the country. All you have to do is come out to the Student Center and cast your vote. We'll have all the information you'll need to make an informed decision! Mon. March 27th Student Center Atrium 10a.m.-5p.m. Contact Eugene for more info Women's Programming Paid Internship get paid to plan Hillel is looking to hire a female student to help research and create educational materials. This internship will require about 30 hours total and will pay someone to design a brochure on women's leadership development in today's work place. For more information or to apply contact Michelle at 312- 673-2352 or michellelevine@juf.org. E-mail Michelle artMitzvah come out for a wonderful evening Hillel is hosting an art showing of student talent to raise money for charity. We'll also have a silent auction for you to win some fabulous prizes. You won't want to miss this special evening with Hillel and friends. Come support your fellow students! Sat. April 8th 9-11p.m. 372 W. Ontario, 4th Floor E-mail Emily Students and Professional Networking Group Connect Yourself Learn about job opportunities and network with top professionals in accounting, law, real estate, and learn how to start your own business. Don't forget your business cards, resumes and questions! RSVP by Mar. 22nd to Michelle at michellelevine@ju f.org Wed. Mar. 29th Blackman Kallick 10 S. Riverside Plaza 8th Floor 6-8p.m. E-mail Michelle 3rd Annual Israeli Film Festival Columbia College Chicago Columbia is hosting the 3rd Annual Israeli Film Festival and this year is bigger and better than ever. Check the schdule below to see which films you'd like to see. This event is FREE! Mon. April 3rd-Thurs. April 6th 1104 S. Wabash 8th Floor 6:30p.m. Appetizers 7:00p.m. Program begins Monday April 3rd Speaker: Anna Ruzhinski discussing the Russian Jewish Community in Israel Screening: Yanna's Friends, directed by Arik Kaplun Tuesday April 4th Speaker: Doron Tzabari, award winning Israeli Director Screening: Beit She'an: A War Story, a short documentary and Drix's Brother, a short narrative Wed. April 5th Panel Discussion: Rabbi Michael Azose of the Sephardic Congregation and Samuel Fleischacker, Vice President of Chicago Peace Now will be discussing the Israeli Settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip Screening: Land of the Settlers: A Journey Log, Chapter 1 directed by Chaim Yavin Thursday April 6th Speaker: Ephrat Livne, "The Representation of History in Israeli Film" Screening: Walk on Water, directed by Eitan Fox Hillels Around Chicago Jewish United Fund/Federation Hillel International About Us Hillels Around Chicago: Multi-Campus Center, a partner in serving our community is supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life email: hac@juf.org phone: 312-673-2350 web: http://www.hillelsaroundchicago.org