Hillel @ LUC: RUSSIAN BONFIRE ON SATURDAY!

September 8

RUSSIAN BONFIRE

FREE RUSSIAN TRIP TO ISRAEL

ISRAELI MOVIE FESTIVAL

RUSSIAN PICNIC IN CHICAGO

RUSSIAN HILLEL MEETING

MESSAGE BOARD

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Privet,

The weather is great and still fills like summer. Even thou most of us are in school now. So, why not take a break from studying and come out on Saturday night to the bonfire. You can sing your favorites songs, catch up with old friends and meet new once.

Do vstrechi,

Misha and Lena

RUSSIAN BONFIRE

Northwestern Bonfire Pit

Evanston

Sat., Sept. 9

8:30 PM

ALL YOUR FAVORITE RUSSIAN SONGS...

Join us to kick-off the new school year with your beloved Russian songs! Four guitars (or more if you bring one), dozens of voices and over a hundred friends will create the most beautiful atmosphere in Chicago. We are not even going to mention "pechenuyu kartoshku" and Lake Michigan on the side.

Bring your musical instruments (guitars, violins, saxophones, flutes, accordions, etc), blankets and friends to light up the night!

Parking is free at Northwestern Parking Lot (north of Centennial Park, enter on the corner of Sheridan Rd and South Campus Dr). Directions. For more info contact Misha.

FREE RUSSIAN TRIP TO ISRAEL

Israel

December-January

(Exact Dates TBA)

YES, YES!!! IT'S TRUE RUSSIAN TRIP IS FREE

Join a group of Russian-speaking students and young adults from Chicago and explore the most beautiful and special country in the world. Learn about the unique contributions that immigrants from the FSU have made to Israel. Climb the spectacular mountain of Masada. Enjoy snorkeling the Gulf of Eilat. Learn about the complex issues Israel faces today on the path to peace.

From a meeting with residents of the Golan, to Bedouin hospitality in the desert, to an archeological dig, from the liveliness of Tel Aviv, to the diversity and spirituality of Jerusalem, discover the history, vibrancy and challenges of Modern Israel.

Registration starts on September 12.

For more info contact Ilana.

ISRAELI MOVIE FESTIVAL

CLOSE TO HOME

Landmark's Renaissance Place Cinema

1850 Second St

Highland Park

Sat., Sept. 16

8:00 PM

MOVIE NIGHT ON SATURDAY

Join Russian Hillel for Saturday night movie outing "Close to Home"!

Smadra and Mirit are assigned to patrol the streets of Jerusalem together, as part of their military service. The two are immersed in the tidbits of their own lives, family issues, boyfriends, and tension between the two of them, until one day Jerusalem's political reality is forced upon them.

To purchase tickets contact Ilana ASAP.

Co-sponsored by JCRC and Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema

RUSSIAN PICNIC IN CHICAGO

Old Orchard

Skokie, IL

Sun., Sept. 17

9:00am- 4:00 pm

WE NEED YOU THERE TO SUPPORT RUSSIAN HILLEL!

Come and join Russian Hillel at the Russian Picnic. You might win something if you come and see us. You might also make new friends and meet old friends.

Sponsored by New Life Radio and Lifeway Foods. Hope to see you all there.

Fore more info click here or contact Ilana.

RUSSIAN HILLEL MEETING

MONTHLY RUSSIAN HILLEL MEETING

Old Orchard

Barnes & Noble

Starbucks

Skokie

Tues., Sept. 19

7:30 PM

Come and join Russian Hillel to plan new exciting events: Shabbat Dinner, Sukkot. Bring new ideas and your friends.

For more info contact Ilana or Roma

FREE DRINKS FOR EVERYONE!!!

MESSAGE BOARD

1. Want to see Russian Hillel logo designer?

Always dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur, Lina Tuv set out to open her own print design boutique, Talina Design, in 2005. With a passion for clean, minimalist and smart design, she hopes Talina Design serves as an instrument through which memorable and meaningful communication is accomplished.
Lina creates anything from logos and flyers to catalogs and magazines. www.talinadesign.com or lina@talinadesign.com

2.Are you going to Israel soon?

Do you want to help to deliver some clothing and toys to the Russian Orphanage in Israel, collected by Russian Hillel?
Please contact Ilya

Do you have a short message to post? Email Misha!

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