Arabian Nights Boat Cruise and More...

What's Up at Hillel? Check it Out... May 2006 in this issue :: Take a Flight...on an Arabian Night... :: Learn Spanish in Uruguay :: Full Time Youth Director/Educator :: Networking Event It's the end of the year and you're all a little older and a little wiser (we hope). Come celebrate your accomplishments with us at the end of the year boat party! You won't want to miss this fantastic opportunity on Lake Michigan. This Week at Hillel is taking a break until Fall...but don't worry we'll make sure to keep you updated over the summer! Take a Flight...on an Arabian Night... Sun. May 28th 7:00p.m.-11:00p.m. The Hillels of Illinois final Cross-Campus program of the year is the annual Memorial Day Weekend Boat Party on beautiful Lake Michigan with dinner, dessert, and beverages inside on the lower deck, the DJ on the upper deck, as well as giveaways, party pics and Navy Pier fireworks! This year's theme has the imagery of a magic carpet - "TAKE A FLIGHT... ON AN ARABIAN NIGHT." The Boat Party is a spectacular event! We are again using the elegant VALARA VI cruise ship docked at Burnham Park Harbor (behind Solider Field). The cost is $35/person paid at boarding. Boarding is at 7:30 PM, but please come earlier to check in and pay. DIRECTIONS AND PARKING FOR THE "VALARA VI" The "VALARA VI" is docked at Burnham Park Harbor, Gate J #24. This is behind Soldier Field off of 18th Drive. Turn off Lake Shore Drive at 18th Drive, turn right at the 2nd stop sign into the Harbor area. For more details and map see www.valara.com. Parking is available for $20 at the Burnham Harbor Parking Lot just south of the Harbor after you have entered the Harbor area. This is also two-minute walk from Soldier Field. You can get information about CTA and Metra instructions by checking the Solider Field website at www.soldierfield.net/stadiuminfo.aspx. VALARA VI Cruise Ship Burnham Park Harbor, Gate J #24 Chicago, Illinois Come in a group, come with a date, come as a single! Dress to the theme, dress as you like - it's a cruise under the stars! Invite your friends from schools in Chicago or those who go to school out of state! Please RSVP by May 25 to Patti Ray at pray@luc.edu. Please include your your name, school, phone and number of guests. E-mail Patti Full Time Youth Director/Educator CONGREGATION B�NAI TIKVAH A Conservative Synagogue on Chicago�s North Shore is looking for a full time Youth Director for its successful USY/Kadima programs. Competitive applicant will have background in Jewish studies, informal education, and a strong desire to work with and motivate youth as a positive Jewish role model. Ritual skills, the ability to daven and knowledge of the Hebrew language is required. If you are interested, please send your resume to flev@bnaitikvah.net or fax to: 847/945-0706. E-mail Your Resume Learn Spanish in Uruguay Hillel Uruguay Hillel Uruguay invites college students to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this summer to learn Spanish with Jewish students and young professionals from Uruguay and all over the world. Its annual Spanish program will run this year from Monday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 26 at the Hillel facility in Montevideo. In addition to language instruction, this exciting program gives participants the opportunity to earn academic credits at their college or university, help the local community and have a summer of fun. The month-long program includes Berlitz Spanish classes and all required materials; four-star accommodations; one kosher meal a day; transportation to and from the airport; participation in Hillel Uruguay activities; involvement with the Tzedek Hillel social-justice program; and trips to Buenos Aires, Argentina, Colonia del Sacramento and Punta del Este, a popular seaside resort. The program costs $1,800, excluding airfare, plus a $300 non-refundable registration fee. For more information, or to register, visit www.hillel.org.uy or send an e-mail to Spanish@hillel.org.uy. Check it Out... Networking Event Beginning Your Career? Network and learn more about getting started in an entry-level job at the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, The Hillels of Illinois and Affiliated Agencies� Meet with representatives from: The Jewish Federation (JF/JUF) The Hillels of Illinois The Jewish Children�s Bureau (JCB) Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) Jewish Community Centers (JCC) Jewish Family and Community Service (JFCS) Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Tuesday June 13th 4-6p.m. 1 S. Franklin St. Room 103 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 Hillels Around Chicago email: hac@juf.org phone: 312-673-2350 web: http://www.hillelsaroundchicago.org