"Meet For Peace"

We wanted to inform our listserve about a wonderful initiative that has begun
at Loyola.

Every Friday between 3-4 PM on the corner of Sheridan and Kenmore, right in
front of Mundelein Center, students gather to stand together asking for peace
in our times.

This is not an anti-war demonstration, but a peace vigil.  The signs that are
there ask for peace/shalom.

We encourage anyone able to take even a few minutes to join these students on a
Friday afternoon before Shabbat to take advantage of this opportunity.


REMINDERS - CHINESE SHABBAT DINNER TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 3 - 5 PM

COMEDYSPORTZ THEATER PARTY, SATURDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 11 - SIGN UP IN
HILLEL
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Shabbaton Invite! with Kedma

Kedma of Chicago would like to invite you to its annual Shabbaton -

this year being held at the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24-26 - PARSHAT SHEKALIM/MISHPATIM

We are being hosted by the Orthodox Minyon of the U of I Hillel.  The
Orthodox Rabbi at U of I is Rabbi Yitzhak Falk, and members of Kollel
Torah MiTzion will also be joining us.

Cost:

The cost of the Shabbaton is $25 to be paid at Registration or Motzei
Shabbat.  However, you need to let us know by WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 if
you will be coming to the Shabbaton.

Transportaion:

carpool!

 When you RSVP, we will send back directions to Hillel, which is where Registration fo r the Shabbaton will begin at 2 PM. 

 

If you can drive others or if you need a ride, please e-mail
KedmaofChicago@yahoo.com. 

 

Shabbat begins in Champaign at 5:21 PM.

Housing:

If you have friends at the University of Illinois, they please stay
with them.  If you need housing, please let us know. 

Otherwise Girls will stay at Hillel with Patti. And Guys will stay at U of I Chabad.

 

*** Students from U of I do not pay for the Shabbaton.  They just
pay for their Shabbat meals as usual to U of I Hillel.

Shabbaton will be the U of I Hi llel Foundation at
503 E. John St., Champaign, IL 61820.   That is where we will be
davening, eating and learning. 

 

Of course, Friday night we will have Kedma's
famous Shabbaton Oneg Shabbat with games, great food, great people!
 

**** If you are a vegitarian please let us know when you reply****

Saturday Night Options:

BOWLING AND BILLIARDS - U of I Student Union
Billiards - $7.50/hour, Bowling - $4.75/person/game, Cosmic Bowling
(after 8 PM - $5.95/person/game)

HOCKEY GAME - FIGHTING ILLINI vs. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
UI Ice Arena - 7 PM - $6
More information? - http://www.illinihockey.com/tickets.htm

LUCKY BOYS CONFUSION CONCERT
Canopy Club - 9:15 PM - $10 in advance, $13 day of show ETIX

***LBC will not be on stage till around 11- so get your tickets in advance and you can walk in any time before then!
More information? - http://www.canopyclub.com/can2/QuickCalendar.cgi
The Canopy is an 18 and over establishment.

AGAIN, IF YOU PLAN ON COMING YOU MUST REPLY BY FEB. 15TH!

We hope you can join us at the Shabbaton! 

Tell your friends!

 

 Any questions?  Contact
KedmaofChicago@yahoo.com.
 

Kedma of Chicago- The Cross-Campus Orthodox Program of the Hillels of Illinois

Executive Board: Debbie, Rachel, Leah, and Mazel
Faculty Advisor: Patti Ray

For more information about Kedma-email KedmaofChicago@yahoo.com

LOYOLAS MIDEAST DIALOGUE

Below is the information about our Mideast Dialogue.  Please be aware that we
are the only campus in the country that is currently organizing such a
Dialogue, and that says a great deal about the positive environment in which we
live at Loyola.  Hillel at Loyola won a national Hillel award in December for
its involvement in the Mideast Dialogue.  We think the Dialogue offers a rare
opportunity to Loyola students, and we hope you share this information with
your friends and professors.

"DIALOGUE ON THE PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT"


WE INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A DIALOGUE ON THE PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI
CONFLICT THAT IS BEING COORDINATED BY HILLEL AND THE MUSLIM STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION.  THE DIALOGUE WAS HELD LAST SPRING, AND THERE WAS GREAT INTEREST
IN CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE THIS SPRING.

THE DIALOGUE WILL MEET ON FOUR MONDAYS IN THE STUDENT LOUNGE ON THE FIRST
FLOOR OF MUNDELEIN CENTER.  THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENTS AT EACH MEETING. THE
FIRST MEETING WILL BE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 WITH A MIDEASTERN DINNER AT 5 PM AND
THE DIALOGUE BEGINNING AT 5:30 PM.  THE NEXT TWO MEETINGS WILL BE MONDAYS
FEBURARY 27 AND MARCH 20 FROM 5:30-7:00 PM.  THE LAST MEETING WILL BEGIN WITH A
SPECIAL MIDEASTERN DINNER AT 4:30 PM.  ON MONDAY, MAY 1, DURING THE LAST WEEK
OF SCHOOL, THE DIALOGUE WILL SPONSOR AN INFORMAL DROP-IN OF MIDEASTERN STUDY
SNACKS IN THE HAYES ROOM, MUNDELEIN CENTER, 2ND FLOOR, FROM 4-7 PM.

OUR INTENTION IS THAT THIS WILL BE A DIALOGUE AND NOT A DEBATE.  THE ISSUES WE
HOPE TO DISCUSS ARE EMOTIONAL, PERSONAL AND CONTROVERSIAL.  OUR GOAL IS NOT
ABOUT CONVINCING OTHERS ABOUT A POSITION, BUT ABOUT PROVIDING A SAFE ATMOSPHERE
WHERE NO OPINION IS INCONSEQUENTIAL AND WHERE EVERYTHING MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

NO ONE PARTICIPATING IN THE DIALOGUE IS AN EXPERT.  AND OUR GOAL IS NOT
ABOUT MAKING OTHERS BELIEVE WHAT EACH OTHER SAYS IS TRUE, BUT ABOUT
LISTENING TO EACH OTHER AND BEING RESPECTFUL TO EACH OTHERS FEELINGS AND
OPINIONS.

A CORE VALUE OF THIS DIALOGUE IS THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON ALL SIDES OF THE
REALITY OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THE RIGHT OF A
PALESTINIAN STATE TO EXIST.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN US.

SINCERELY,

ARWA HAMMAD, SUKAINA HUSSAIN, ALISSA MELCZER, SAMAR SARHAN
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THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 - SHABBAT DINNER/CHINESE STYLE!

REMINDER!! - THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 - SHABBAT DINNER/CHINESE STYLE!
5 PM - MUNDELEIN CENTER STUDENT LOUNGE - 1ST FLOOR - ABSOLUTELY FREE!

There is a new "twist" on Shabbat for the first Shabbat dinner of the
semester.  There is no charge for our kosher Shabbat dinners, but please
sign up in the Hillel office, so we know you are coming.

Shabbat dinners always offer a very special oppporunity for community, and
we hope to see you there!

ComedySportz Theater Party!

SECOND SEMESTER THEATER PARTY - SIGN UP NOW!  SAVE THE DATE!

SATURDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 11 - COMEDYSPORTZ! - 10:30 PM - SEATING AT 10 PM

TICKETS ONLY $10!  These are $17 tickets, but they are being subsidized by
Hillel.  Tickets are limited, so you need to sign up to insure you get a
ticket.  You pay at the theater.

ComedySportz is Chicago's premier improv theater.  "Put your game face on" and
enjoy a hilarious night of "improv comedy with a competitive edge!"

ComedySportz is located at 2851 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL. 60657 - 773-549-8080.

Theater is 1 block north of Diversey on Halsted.  The Diversey El stop is
located 4 blocks west of the theater, where you can board the Brown and Purple
Lines.  Theater parking lot is located just south of theater building and costs
$8.

If you need a ride from campus, e-mail Patti Ray - pray@luc.edu.

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Loyola and Russian Shabbaton

Dear Loyola student,

My name is Misha Zilbermint and I'm working for Russian Hillel/Hillels Around Chicago. My main job description is to make sure that Russian Jews in Chicago have a place to meet, have a chance to see, and have an opportunity to explore Russian-Jewish Identity.

In that way I want to encourage all of you to sign up for the Russian Shabbaton, which will take place in Bloomingdale, IL (45 min from Chicago) on Feb. 24-26. IT IS YOU CHANCE TO MEET AND HAVE FUN WITH OTHER RUSSIANS FROM ALL OVER MIDWEST.

Almost 100 students and young adults enjoyed it. WHY NOT YOU?

> RUSSIAN SHABBATON and Taglit-birthright israel alumni retreat.
>
> Indian Lakes Resort
> Bloomingdale, IL (45 min from Chicago)
> Friday-Sunday, Feb 24-26
> Registration deadline: Feb. 1st.
> $60
> You are invited to take part in the most unique retreat in the United States!!! This will be a weekend you will never forget! Meet Russian-speaking students and young professionals from all over the Midwest.
> The weekend will include a beautiful Shabbat dinner on Friday night, discussions about Israel and Jewish life, inspirational group workshops, songs, guitars and more songs, an unforgettable Havdalah ceremony and comedy improv show. Our hotel ( www.indianlakesresort.com) has huge guest rooms, a state of the art fitness center and a swimming pool with jacuzzi.
> To register click log on http://www.hillelsaroundchicago.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=PagEd&file=index&topic_id=0&page_id=42. For more info contact MishaZilbermint@juf.org
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> Misha Zilbermint
> Program Associate
> Hillels Around Chicago: Multi-Campus Center
> Phone: (312) 673-2359
> Fax: (312) 855-2479
> E-Mail: MishaZilbermint@juf.org
> http://www.HillelsAroundChicago.org
>
>

This Week (1-30-06) @ Hillels around Chicago (WITH DATES)

In this issue... Coffee Talk Oakton Hillel Meeting Take a Look Fair at Roosevelt Palestinian Journalist Speaks Out Shabbat Dinner and Services Tu B'Shevat Seder My Body, Who's Choice? Whirlyball Get Paid to Learn About Judaism check these out... This Week at Hillel Check it Out... January 2006 Shalom! My apologies for not having all the dates on the first e-mail. This e-mail is correct! Hi Everyone What a week we've had. Hamas was elected, Oprah got tough with James Frey, and the President addressed the nation. Hillel has been pretty busy ourselves getting ready for the upcoming weeks and all the awesome events we have for you. Read on and you'll see what Hillel has been preparing! Don't forget! FREE TRIP TO ISRAEL Regisration for Taglit-birthright-israel open Feb. 8th Register at: www.shorashim.org -Emily Coffee Talk "Israels future without Sharon, good or bad?" Heard the news lately? With Israel's Prime Minister in the hospital what does the political terrain look like for Israel? Come discuss this issue and anything else on your mind. The coffee is on us! Bourgeois Pig 735 W. Fullerton Tuesday Jan. 31st 7:00p.m. Oakton Hillel Meeting get involved! We're having our first meeting of the year and we can't wait. Join us to say hello, and hear about the wonderful things we have planned! We'll see you there! Oakton Skokie Thurs. Feb. 2nd 11:00a.m. Dining Room Take a Look Fair at Roosevelt stop by and say hello.... We'll be on campus Feb. 7th at the Take a Look Fair and we'd love for you to stop by and say hello. Come get some info about what's going on and find out how to get involved! Palestinian Journalist Speaks Out Khaled Abu Toameh and FREE LUNCH Join Hillel, StandWithUs.com and Hasabarah Fellowships to hear an award-winning Arab journalist who has been covering the Palestinian issue for the past two decades. Khaled Abu Toameh comes to DePaul to discuss diverse topics such as the Palestinian Elections, chaos in Gaza, and the Arab/Foreign/Israeli media. Join us for a free lunch and some enlightening conversation. Classes not over at 11:00? Come on in any time! Student Center Room 220 (just off the dining room) 2250 N. Sheffield Ave 11-1:30 THURSDAY Feb. 9th RSVP to Emily Shabbat Dinner and Services just what you need After a week of studying and stress Shabbat is just what you need. Come have dinner and relax with us on Fri. evening. Student Center Room 316 2250 N. Sheffield Ave. 6:30p.m. FRIDAY FEB.10th Tu B'Shevat Seder did you know it was possible? If you thought that Passover was the only "seder" of the year, think again. On Tu B'Shvat, you can ponder a world-full of fruits for hours. Come sit around the table with us at Columbia and enjoy the holiday in a new way. C33 Gallery 33 E. Congress Ave 6:30-8:30p.m. MONDAY FEB. 13th Contact Rachel for more Info My Body, Who's Choice? let's discuss Come discuss what the Torah really says about women�s reproductive rights. Rabbi Michelle Greenberg will be there to examine different interpretations and help us with some of the hardest questions we face as Jewish women. Schmitt Academic Center (SAC) Wed. Feb. 15th Room 154 5:00p.m. Contact Amy for more info Whirlyball Hillel Style "The worlds only totally mechanized team sport!" Have you ever dreamed of combining lacrosse, hockey, basketball and a little demolition derby? Well, here�s your chance to do it all! Come on down to the whirlyball court and see what it�s all about. Sat. Feb. 18th 10-12p.m. 1880 W. Fullerton Ave. Contact Emily for more info Get Paid to Learn About Judaism Maimonides Fellowship Geared to students with little or no adult formal Jewish education, this awesome opportunity is limited to only 20 participants. Students will receive a $400 stipend for their investment of time in this intensive fellowship program, but the true reward will be the classes themselves!! The Fellowship is open to Jewish students from all Chicagoland campuses, including DePaul, Loyola, Northwestern University and UIC. The program will include classes, trips, and meetings with Jewish leaders. The commitment is two and a half hours of class every Monday evening, two Shabbatons and a Sunday trip, which includes graduation, upon completion of the course. In addition, students are asked to submit a one or two page journal (via e- mail) following each class or trip, covering their reflections and feedback on the program. A completed application and interview with Rabbi Kahn will be required for all applicants. For information about next semster's class e-mail Rabbi Zev Kahn, at zevkahn@jeteam .com. To apply online, go to www.jewishlea ders.com. Apply Online 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

This Week (1-30-06) @ Hillel's Around Chicago

In this issue... Coffee Talk Oakton Hillel Meeting Take a Look Fair at Roosevelt Palestinian Journalist Speaks Out Shabbat Dinner and Services Tu B'Shevat Seder My Body, Who's Choice? Whirlyball Get Paid to Learn About Judaism check these out... This Week at Hillel Check it Out... January 2006 Shalom! Hi Everyone What a week we've had. Hamas was elected, Oprah got tough with James Frey, and the President addressed the nation. Hillel has been pretty busy ourselves getting ready for the upcoming weeks and all the awesome events we have for you. Read on and you'll see what Hillel has been preparing! Don't forget! FREE TRIP TO ISRAEL Regisration for Taglit-birthright-israel open Feb. 8th Register at: www.shorashim.org -Emily Coffee Talk "Israels future without Sharon, good or bad?" Heard the news lately? With Israel's Prime Minister in the hospital what does the political terrain look like for Israel? Come discuss this issue and anything else on your mind. The coffee is on us! Bourgeois Pig 735 W. Fullerton Tuesday Jan. 31st 7:00p.m. Oakton Hillel Meeting get involved! We're having our first meeting of the year and we can't wait. Join us to say hello, and hear about the wonderful things we have planned! We'll see you there! Oakton Skokie Thurs. Feb. 2nd 11:00a.m. Dining Room Take a Look Fair at Roosevelt stop by and say hello.... We'll be on campus Feb. 7th at the Take a Look Fair and we'd love for you to stop by and say hello. Come get some info about what's going on and find out how to get involved! Palestinian Journalist Speaks Out Khaled Abu Toameh and FREE LUNCH Join Hillel, StandWithUs.com and Hasabarah Fellowships to hear an award-winning Arab journalist who has been covering the Palestinian issue for the past two decades. Khaled Abu Toameh comes to DePaul to discuss diverse topics such as the Palestinian Elections, chaos in Gaza, and the Arab/Foreign/Israeli media. Join us for a free lunch and some enlightening conversation. Classes not over at 11:00? Come on in any time! Student Center Room 220 (just off the dining room) 2250 N. Sheffield Ave 11-1:30 RSVP to Emily Shabbat Dinner and Services just what you need After a week of studying and stress Shabbat is just what you need. Come have dinner and relax with us on Fri. evening. Student Center Room 316 2250 N. Sheffield Ave. 6:30p.m. Tu B'Shevat Seder did you know it was possible? If you thought that Passover was the only "seder" of the year, think again. On Tu B'Shvat, you can ponder a world-full of fruits for hours. Come sit around the table with us at Columbia and enjoy the holiday in a new way. C33 Gallery 33 E. Congress Ave 6:30-8:30p.m. Contact Rachel for more Info My Body, Who's Choice? let's discuss Come discuss what the Torah really says about women�s reproductive rights. Rabbi Michelle Greenberg will be there to examine different interpretations and help us with some of the hardest questions we face as Jewish women. Schmitt Academic Center (SAC) Wed. Feb. 15th Room 154 5:00p.m. Contact Amy for more info Whirlyball Hillel Style "The worlds only totally mechanized team sport!" Have you ever dreamed of combining lacrosse, hockey, basketball and a little demolition derby? Well, here�s your chance to do it all! Come on down to the whirlyball court and see what it�s all about. Saturday, February 18th 10-12p.m. 1800 W. Fullerton Ave. FREE! Sat. Feb. 18th 10-12p.m. 1880 W. Fullerton Ave. Contact Emily for more info Get Paid to Learn About Judaism Maimonides Fellowship Geared to students with little or no adult formal Jewish education, this awesome opportunity is limited to only 20 participants. Students will receive a $400 stipend for their investment of time in this intensive fellowship program, but the true reward will be the classes themselves!! The Fellowship is open to Jewish students from all Chicagoland campuses, including DePaul, Loyola, Northwestern University and UIC. The program will include classes, trips, and meetings with Jewish leaders. The commitment is two and a half hours of class every Monday evening, two Shabbatons and a Sunday trip, which includes graduation, upon completion of the course. In addition, students are asked to submit a one or two page journal (via e- mail) following each class or trip, covering their reflections and feedback on the program. A completed application and interview with Rabbi Kahn will be required for all applicants. For information about next semster's class e-mail Rabbi Zev Kahn, at zevkahn@jeteam .com. To apply online, go to www.jewishlea ders.com. Apply Online 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

Semester Activity Fair

Tuesday, January 31 is the Second Semester Activity Fair in the
CFSU Lobby from 11 AM-2 PM.  If any of you can stop by the Hillel table on
Tuesday, please do so.

Remember that today at 11:30 AM led by Alex Reznikov and 2:30 PM led by
Kevin Gafni and Alana Kinarsky, there will be informal discussions at
Hillel about the Hamas elections.  At 4 PM Rabbi Zev Drutman will do
a learning session about the Torah portion.

See you later.


Patti