Friday, June 09, 2006

SUNDAY'S GIANT JEWISH FEST!!

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 - THE CHICAGO JEWISH FESTIVAL - 11 AM - 6 PM

Cook County Forest Preserve, Morton Grove - Oakton west of Lehigh.

There will be signs all over about parking.

This is 30,000 Jews in the Park!  It only happens every 2 years!

With entertainment on 4 stages, a kosher food fair, amazing artwork, a
crafts fair and all kinds of organizations represented.

Entertainment headliners include Lisa Loeb (performing at 1:15 PM), Debbie
Friedman (performing at 2 PM), Blue Fringe (performing at 4 PM).  Check
out website - www.jewishfestival.org.

Some Loyola students are also volunteering at the children's hands-on
area, selling t-shirts, and at the welcome booths.

If you have any interest in volunteering, and you know that beforehand -
you can call the Volunteer Chairperson at home.  Her name is Sally Lipson
- 847-940-8847.  Just tell her what time period you want to volunteer.

If you decide you want to help once you get to the Park - just go to the
Volunteer Check-In and ask them to page Sally Lipson, and she will tell
you where they need help.

If go to the Fesival, then look for Patti Ray, Loyola Hillel Director, at
the Food Fair!
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Wednesday, June 07, 2006

HAPPY END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!!! (Russian)



Russian Hillel Logo

June 8

  • HILLEL PICNIC FOR YOUNG ADULTS
  • LISTEN TO RADIO "SABBABA"
  • RUSSIAN HILLEL MEETING
  • SUMMER MUSIC NIGHT
  • MESSAGE BOARD
  • SAVE THE DATE
  • Privet,

    Great school year is over now for everyone and it finally feel like summer time. Why not to enjoy the weather and come to Hillel events at the same time?

    Do vstrechi,

    Misha and Lena
  • HILLEL PICNIC FOR YOUNG ADULTS
  • HILLEL PICNIC FOR YOUNG ADULTS

    8600 W Oakton
    Morton Grove, IL

    Sun., June 11
    12 pm

    if you are 23+

    We would like to invite you for the picnic/get together for Russian Jewish young adults.

    This is the first event of Russian Jewish Young Adults group and we are very excited to have you and your friends there. Be ready to meet tons of new people your age and see old friends.

    Bring badminton, cards, blankets, food, so we can hang out po-nashemu, Russian style. The food can be bought on the festival as well.

    The picnic will be a part of Jewish Folk Festival .

    . For more info contact Misha K. We are meeting at 12 pm near Devon Bank stage.

  • LISTEN TO RADIO "SABBABA"
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    LISTEN TO RADIO "SABBABA"

    "Vashe Radio"
    AM 1240

    Mondays
    6:10-6:25 pm

    Hillel is on the radio!!!

    Hillel now has its own radio show, "Sabbaba." Listen to us every Monday, from 6:15 to 6:30 pm . Find out what's going on in the Chicago Russian Hillel community through the eyes of our very own students.

    To talk to us on the air, call (847) 400-5200 during the show. You can also listen to us online.

    If you would like to contribute your ideas or talent to future shows, contact Mark.

  • RUSSIAN HILLEL MEETING
  • RUSSIAN HILLEL MEETING

    Barnes & Noble
    Cafe
    Old Orchard
    Skokie

    Tuesday, June 13
    7:30 PM

    If you want to be involved... Join us to plan exciting summer events for our Russian Community: picnic, Summer Shabbaton/camping, pool party, radio shows and more.

    FREE DRINKS FOR EVERYBODY!!!

    To RSVP contact Mark. or Lena B .

  • SUMMER MUSIC NIGHT
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    SUMMER MUSIC NIGHT

    Khiava Lounge
    1575 W Ellinwood
    Des Plaines

    Saturday, June 17
    8:00-10:00 pm

    Invite Your Parents and Friends!!!

    You are invited to a very special evening honoring Yamin Ord, an orphanage in Haifa, Israel that brings Jewish children from the Former Soviet Union to Israel.

    $30 suggested donation includes appetizers, one drink, live music and admission to the dance party at Khiava Lounge after the program. For more info click here. Space is limited and YOU MUST RSVP to KidsInIsrael@gmail.com!

    Co-sponsored by Russian Hillel, ChicagoVUE.com, KGBeats, Olivetti's Restaurant and Khiava Lounge.

  • MESSAGE BOARD
  • 1. Russian Hillel T-Shirts

    Do you want to have a Russian Hillel T-Shirt (it will cost about $10-15)? Email Misha so that we know how many to order.

    2. Russian Hillel Slogan Contest

    Design a slogan for Russian Hillel and win $25! Email your entries to Misha.

    3. Greater Chicago Jewish Festival

    Sun, June 11, from 11 am to 6 pm. Cook County Forest Preserve (Oakton Street West of Lehigh; Parking at site; Shuttle buses available). Featuring Lisa Loeb, Blue Fringe, Debbie Friedman and many other performers and artists. For more info, click here or call 847.933.3000.

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

  • SAVE THE DATE
  • SAVE THE DATE
    June-July
    coming up soon!!!

    Pool Party - Wed, July 19.

    Russian Hillel Camping Trip - Fri-Sun, August 11-13.

    Picnic - Sun, August 27.



    Hillels Around Chicago
    1 S. Franklin St.,
    Suite 216-600
    Chicago, IL, 60606

    Misha Zilbermint
    Program Associate
    MishaZilbermint@juf.org
    (312) 673 2359

    Ilana Gitman
    Israel Intern
    IlanaGitman@juf.org
    (312) 673 2385

    http://www.HillelsAroundChicago.org

    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




    Tuesday, June 06, 2006

    Hillel Summer Updates



    HAC logo

    What's Happening?

  • Networking Event
  • THE GREATER CHICAGO JEWISH FESTIVAL
  • Networking Event
    Beginning your career?

    Make a difference in the world

    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 Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) Jewish Community Centers (JCC) Jewish Family and Community Service (JFCS) Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)

    1 S. Franklin St.
    (Room 103)
    Chicago, Illinois 60606

    Tuesday, June 13, 2006
    4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

    For more information, contact Careers@juf.org or visit the JUF website at www.juf.org/hr

    E-mail Careers @juf.org
    THE GREATER CHICAGO JEWISH FESTIVAL
    Needs Volunteers

    COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE

    OAKTON WEST OF LEHIGH, SKOKIE

    JUNE 11
    11 AM - 6 PM

    This Festival of Jewish music, art, kosher food, crafts, 3 stages of entertainment - happens once every two years and draws about 30,000 people - really! This year's enterainment headliners are Lisa Loeb, Debbie Friedman and the band, Blue Fringe.

    This is an amazing array of Jewish culture!

    Patti Ray, Loyola's Hillel Director, is the Chairperson of the Kosher Food Fair, which has kosher food from sushi to pizza, from wraps to schwarma.

    Volunteers are needed throughout the day at the Welcome Booth, Art Fair Cashier Station, Children's Hands-On Fair, T-Shirt Tables, Stages Selling the Artists' CD's, Pop Booths.

    If you would like to take a one-hour shift during the day - please check website www.jewishfesti val.org or call 847-933-3000. You can specify where you would like to volunteer or just be placed anywhere they need you. Please specify the time slot(s). You can bring your friends to help volunteer as well.

    The Festival depends on and greatly appreciates your help.

    Hillels Around Chicago

    1 S. Franklin St.
    Chicago, Illinois 60606

    312-673-2350