Monday, January 15, 2007

This Week at Hillel's around Chicago



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In this issue...
  • Idan Raichel Project at the House of Blues
  • Shabbat at DePaul
  • NEIU Welcome Back Bagels
  • Dishing in January
  • Skate with Israel
  • International Jewish Theater Conference in Vienna
  • The Hatikvah Project: Art Show

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    January 2007

    Shalom!

    I hope you're all enjoying the dose of winter weather we're having today. Even though it's gloomy outside, Hillel's always got something to cheer you up. This week we've got concert tix, and more. Keep reading to find out what's happening on your campus and around the city.


    -Emily

    Idan Raichel Project at the House of Blues

    Join Hillel students throughout the area at the House of Blues for an evening of Israeli-Ethiopian fusion with the acclaimed Idan Raichel Project!

    Singer/composer Raichel and his band have been wowing audiences across the globe with their fusion of ballads, electronics, and Israeli Ethiopian chants. The Project samples Ethiopian folk musicians against modern grooves and drum loops to create an unforgettable ambient journey infusing old & new, rural & urban, traditional & modern. Raichel and his collaborators sing in Hebrew, Amharic, Ethiopian, Arabic, Hindi, and Yemenite Hebrew.

    • Tuesday January 30th
    • Doors Open at 6:30
    • House of Blues 333 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60610
    • $15
    To purchase discounted student tickets: Call Jon at The Hillels of Illinois at 312-673-2353 with credit card information.

    $15 tickets will be available for purchase ONLY until NOON on Thursday, January 25. Pick up tickets before the performance on Tuesday, January 30 between 6:00 and 7:00 PM at the special Hillels of Illinois table set up just inside The House of Blues entrance.

    Tickets are being generously subsidized by the JCRC Israel Initiative.

    If you have any question just call Emily at 773-325- 8650 or e-mail her at
    ebriskma@depaul. edu

    Check out the Idan Raichel Project website


    Shabbat at DePaul
    back to our regularly scheduled programming

    After last week's amazing Gift of Life Shabbat, we are back to our regular schedule of Shabbat on the first and third Friday of each month. Join us for Shabbat this week and end a stressful week with a chance to regroup and recharge.

    • Friday Jan. 19th
    • 6:00 Services
    • 7:00 Dinner
    • 2250 N. Sheffield Ave Room 340
    Please
    RSVP for dinner

    E-mail Brian for more info


    NEIU Welcome Back Bagels
    got the back to school blues?

    Come grab a pick me up and meet some new friends at NEIU. We'll have bagels and shmear to wipe those back to school blues away. See you soon!

    • Tuesday Jan. 23rd
    • 1:30-2:40
    • CLS 3094

    Contact Melissa for more info


    Dishing in January
    been to Israel?

    Have you been to Israel and feel like doing some reminiscing? Come share your experiences from birthright, study abroad, or anything else. We're checking out the newest Kosher pizza place so you won't want to miss it!

    • Thursday Jan. 25th
    • 6-8p.m.
    • Malibu Pizza and Pasta
    • 3355 Dempster St. Skokie

    E-mail David for more info


    Skate with Israel
    Skate with your friends and support Israel

    It's the middle of winter and time to engage in some exciting winter activities. Invite all your friends and join Hillel for our annual "Skate with Israel". Don't miss the most exciting party on ice of the year! NEW LOCATION!!! Bring your skates if you have them. Your $12 contribution (which includes skates rental) will go to the Jewish Federation Campaign that helps support Israel! For more info contact Misha at MishaZilbermint @juf.org Sponsored by JCRC/Hillel Initiative and ChicagoVue.com.

    • Sat. Jan. 20th
    • 10:30p.m.
    • Skatium Weber Park Skokie Park District
    • 9300 Weber Park Pl. Skokie, IL 60077


    International Jewish Theater Conference in Vienna

    The International Theatre Conference is sponsored by the Association for Jewish Theatre, a North American organization under the auspices of the Jewish Community Center Association of North America with international collaborations. They provide networking, mentoring, and support for Jewish Theatres and performing artists.

    The conference is a professionally run event (see letter below by President Kayla Gordon) and is always exciting, informational, professionally fulfilling, and a tremendous way for Jews in the performing arts to get together. See the
    working conference schedule on All About Jewish Theatre�s website.

    Dates March 20 � 23 with a possible Shabbat Weekend stay returning March 24th
    Costs The Conference fee is $150; the hotels range from 90 Euro to 110 for singles and 140 Euro for doubles; the airfare looks to be approximately $750 � $850 We are also working to find subsidies based on need.
    Interest It is important for us to know your interest IMMEDIATELY. Email David Chack, the Mosaic: Jewish Arts in the Loop coordinator, at DavidChack@juf.org We will then email you back confirmation of receiving your interest, send a registration form, and let you know further details. Please include:
    NAME, SCHOOL, EMAIL, TELEPHONE NUMBER, IF YOU WILL NEED A SUBSIDY AND FOR HOW MUCH

    From Ms. Kayla Gordon in Winnipeg the President of the Association for Jewish Theatre: International Jewish Theatre Conference

    Dear Colleagues,
    It�s time to prepare for the Jewish Theatre event of the decade. The Association for Jewish Theatre in conjunction with the Jewish Theatre of Austria will be hosting an international conference March 20 � 23, 2007
    Click Here to read more...


    The Hatikvah Project: Art Show
    A student multi-media themed art show for juried prizes

    Hatikvah is the national anthem of Israel. It also means The Hope. Out of these two concepts MOSAIC: Jewish Arts in the Loop, the Hillels Around Chicago�s student arts consortium, is sponsoring a multi-media arts show for juried prizes. All arts can be represented using this theme in any way the artist desires: fine arts, graphic arts and design, mixed media, film, theatre and performance, music, etc.

    Important Meeting
    An informational meeting for The Hatikvah Project will be on February 1 at Spertus Institute at 6:30 pm. A free light dinner will be included. At this meeting students will be informed about: Use of the theme, Criteria for judging, Dates for submission, Prizes for the awards

    • Thursday Feb. 1st
    • 6:30p.m.
    • Spertus Institute
    • 618 S. Michigan Ave.
    • Please ask the front desk for the floor and room number
    RSVP no later than Monday January 29. If you have questions please email David Chack, MOSAIC: Jewish Arts in the Loop coordinator,
    DavidChack@juf.org or call 312-673-2350.

  • Hillels Around Chicago
  • JUF/Federation
  • Hillel International
  • About Us
    Hillels Around Chicago: Multi-Campus Center, a partner in serving our community is supported by The Hillels of Illinois, the Jewish United Fund/ Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
    email: hac@juf.org
    phone: 312-673-2352


     

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