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Welcome to a new and exciting week of events at Hillel. There is a ton of stuff happening in the next few weeks and you'll be the first to hear about it. Can't wait to see you on campus! -Your friendly Hillel staff | | | Free Trip to Israel: Sign Up on Campus  By now you have all heard about Taglit: birthright israel and we're here to help you sign up for this amazing trip of a lifetime. Check out our information table at DePaul and ask questions, get information and sign up. DePaul University Student Center Atrium 2250 N. Sheffield Ave. Wednesday Feb. 21st 11-4 Just remember to get your deposits in early-it will secure your spot on the trip. | | Freshman Fondue  Calling all Freshmen! We've planned a spectacular evening for you including an awesome chocolate fountain, your favorite board games and a chance to meet your fellow class mates without all those pesky upperclassmen hanging around. What could be better than an evening of chocolate, friends and fun! Always remember that even if you do not attend DePaul you are welcome to join us at all events! Wed. Feb. 21st 8:00p.m. DePaul Hillel Room 340 2250 N. Sheffield Ave. Please RSVP to Sophia at sbilikovska@students.depaul.edu | | Ask the Rabbi: February Dishing  It's happening again! Another Dishing with Hillel. This time we're leaving the questions to you. Rabbi Drutman is joining us for a session of "Ask the Rabbi." Join us for dinner and ask away! RSVP to David. Thursday Feb. 22nd 6-8p.m. Taboun: 6339 N. California Ave. Skokie | | Israeli Wine Tasting: Over 21  Don't spend another Thursday night at home watching Greys-that's what TIVO is for! HAC and Russian Hillel have joined forces with GAP, Chicago VUE, the Israel Initiative and Mike's Place to bring you a lovely evening of wine tasting, music and fun with DJ Gary LaCosta. You can get info on Birthright or reunite with other BRI alums. See you there! Thursday Feb. 22nd 7:30-10:30p.m. $6 cover (includes 2 drinks and complimentary hor d'ouvers) MIX: 2843 N. Halsted St. Chicago | | DePaul's Vision 2012 Video  DePaul Hillel has an exciting opportunity to be part of history. Jois us on Friday Feb. 23rd and be part of the action. We'll have a professional film crew in Hillel doing some interviews, and filming some awesome Hillel activities starring: YOU. We can use everyone so bring all your friends! For more info or to let us know you can be there contact Brian at hillel@depaul.edu Friday Feb. 23rd 11:00a.m. DePaul Hillel Room 340 2250 N. Sheffield Ave | | Volunteer at Chai Lifeline  We've got an opportunity for you all to warm your hearts and the hearts of those in need. Chai Lifline is having their annual Purim Carnival and they need some help. The Carnival is on Sun. Feb. 25th at Congregation Kesser Maariv (4341 W. Golf Rd. Skokie) from 12-2p.m. If you are available to help before with some schlepping and set-up or to work the games at the Carnival- please contact Mollie at madler34@gmail.com to get more details. | | Oakton Hillel Meeting  Hello Oakton Hillel. It' s been a while since we met at the DesPlaines campus and we want to catch up with you and find out how you're doing. Join us for an hour, grab a bagel, and shmooze! Can't wait to see you. Mon. Feb. 26th 3-4p.m. Oakton Des Plaines Campus Room 2701 | | NEIU Lunch N' Learn  Come for our first Lunch and Learn of the Spring semester. Rabbi Drutman will be speaking about Jewish Mysticism, and what its all about ! What are those red strings about? Why is Madonna changing her name? A free Israeli style lunch will be provided! Tuesday Feb. 27th 1:30-2:40 B-146 | | Jews and Booze?  Is it really a mitzvah to imbibe alcohol on Purim? How much is too much? Come by Hillel, grab a snack and sit down with Rabbi Drutman for a discussion on alchol and Purim. Wednesday Feb. 28th 4:00p.m. DePaul Hillel Room 340 2250 N. Sheffield Ave | | Save the Date: Purim Party  Our plans are under way for the best Purim celebration you can imagine. Just think: mocktails, a little Kosher Chinese Food, and much much more! Save the date-more details to follow. Mon. March 5th 7-9p.m. DePaul Student Center Room 120 2250 N. Sheffield Ave | | YLD Purim Party and Pre-Gathering  Come mingle with fellow Hillel students and learn about what the Young Leadership Division (YLD) of the JUF has to offer at the YLD/Hillel pre-gathering for the YLD Purim Party Thursday March 8th 6:30-8:00p.m. Garrett Ripleys 712 N. Clark St. After the pre-gathering we will walk over to the Purim Party at Enclave together. Your RSVP for this pre-gathering is not equivalent to the purchase of a ticket to the YLD Purim Party. To RSVP, email YLD@juf.org with the subject Hillel pre-gathering. To register for the Purim party visit, http://www.juf.org/yld/regpform.asp?key=181. For more information, please contact Lindsay in the YLD office at 312-444-2833. The Young Leadership Division (YLD) is a dynamic group of people like you (ages 22-40ish) who are committed to building a better Jewish community in Chicago, Israel and throughout the world. YLD offers a variety of educational programs, special interest programs, social events and volunteer opportunities. YLD has programming for singles, couples and families. YLD is part of the Jewish United Fund-Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ( a.k.a. JUF) | | Brandeis Collegiate Institute: A Summer to Remember  BCI invites young Jewish adults aged 18 to 32 to think deeply, express creatively, and live fully. Through artistic expression, dynamic trans-denominational learning, spiritual reflection, and outdoor and nature exploration, BCI programs give you the unique opportunity to be immersed in the diversity of Jewish culture, to envision your own Jewish life, and to connect to community. You will learn and interact with some of the world's finest Jewish scholars and artists. The outdoors is a stunning platform for the experiential education that makes BCI programs unique. Located, in a spectacular natural setting, amidst 3,000 acres of mountains just north of Los Angeles, BCI brings together Jewish adults of all levels of knowledge, background and affiliation from around the world to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you have any questions- Emily is a BCI alum and can answer anything you want to know! Contact her at 773-325-8650 or ebriskma@depaul.edu | | | | |
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