Thursday, May 03, 2007

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DePaul Hillel Board Application
Shabbat at DePaul
DePaul Israel Intern Job Opening

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Greetings!

The year is winding down for many of our HAC students and we hope you have enjoyed your year with Hillel.  We wish you the best of luck on finals and can't wait to see you again next year. 
 
Good luck to all graduating seniors.  Stay in touch and let us know what amazing things you do in the future.
-Emily 
 
 

 
DePaul Hillel Board Application
It's that time of year again.  Have you been involved with DePaul Hillel?  Are you interested in holding a leadership position for next year.  Here's your chance.  Below are the link to the position descriptions and application.  (We know there were some problems with the links but they have been fixed!) 
 
 
All applications must be submitted electronically to hillel@depaul.edu by noon on Thursday May 3rd.   
 
All applicants MUST attend the Hillel Town Meeting on Sunday May 6th at 4:00p.m.(note change in time) in DePaul Hillel 2250 N. Sheffield Ave. Room 340.
 
If you have any questions please contact Emily at ebriskma@depaul.edu or 773-325-8650.
 
Shabbat at DePaul
School's still in session and so is Hillel.  Join us for our regular Shabbat services and dinner. 
 
 
 
Friday May 4th
DePaul Hillel
2250 N. Sheffield Ave Rm. 340
Services: 6:00p.m.
Dinner: 7:00p.m.
 
 
 
Now Hiring: DePaul Israel Intern 2007-2008
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DePaul Hillel is now hiring our JCRC/Hillel Israel Intern for the 2007-2008 academic year.  If you're a motivated Israel advocate interested in promoting Israel on campus please send your resume, cover letter, and application to ebriskma@depaul.edu and davidbrinn@juf.org.
 
If you have any questions please contact Emily at ebriskma@depaul.edu or 773-325-8650.

Click Here for Application  

 
Application is due by: May 21st 2007 at noon
 

07-08 JCRC/Hillel's Israel Initiative

Intern Description

 

This internship is a paid position, and a time requirement of 5-20 hours a week is therefore necessary. 

 

  REQUIREMENTS:

 

Initiate and foster Israel-related programs on campus for both Jewish and non-Jewish

students and faculty by planning:

  • Lecture/Speaker events
  • Rallies
  • Cultural events

Advocate and voice support for Israel in the media:

  • Write letters to the editor
  • Write Op-Ed's
  • Notify local news outlets and media of pro-Israel events taking place on your campus
  • Monitor on-campus group activities, rallies and speakers

Monitor media:

  • Check your campus paper for articles of interest

Work with Hillel students as well as other student groups, including non-Jewish groups on campus to promote Israel in creative way s:

  • Information tables
  • Hold Israel meetings
  • Public speaking (i.e., debates, information sessions)
  • Birthright recruiting and follow up programs
 
Save the Date: Whirlyball Extravaganza

 

 
 
Saturday May 27th 10: 30p.m.
$10 donation goes to JUF Campus Campaign
1880 W. Fullerton Ave
 
LTS- Hagshama's Leadership Training Seminar in Israel!
 
 
 
 
 
Are you an Israel activist?  Looking to get involved?  Want to get to Israel this summer?  Check out the opportunities below- they may be done in conjunction with one another, or alongside another Israel program this summer!


LTS- Hagshama's Leadership Training Seminar in Israel!

Dates: July 17-31

Cost: Free (all inclusive), but does not include airfare

Registration: Until May 15th

Description:  Be a part of the global conversation!  LTS is Hagshama's annual Global Leadership Training Seminar in Israel!  25 students from North America, South Africa, Europe, and Latin America will be selected to participate in this life changing, skill-building experience.   Only 10 will be chosen from North America.  LTS includes tours, face-to-face encounters with Israeli political and cultural figures, workshops, lectures, and entertainment- all while having an amazing time in Israel!  Students will also participate in projects to help rebuild the North.  The entire program will be delivered in English and main topics to be addressed will be:

  • Israel Today - updates on the society, politics and security issues
  • Hasbara and Antisemitism - content and tools
  • Leadership and projects
  • Israeli culture
  • Jewish and Zionist identity
Potential participants are suitable to become volunteer activists upon their return to their countries. They will be Hagshama contact persons on campuses and activists in smaller cities/towns where the department is not located.  Candidates will require an interview and must sign the attached form stating their interest in the program. 

Israel Activists 2007

Dates: Aug. 1st-8th

Cost: $450 (all inclusive), flight subsidies available up to $1000

Registration: Until June 1st

Description:  You've been to Israel...you know how amazing it is, how unique, how important...you know that getting to Israel is the best way to strengthen ties...  How about going back (for cheap!), and helping others get there, too?

The Israel Activist Program will train students to be representatives on their campuses and give them the tools they need to help others get to Israel on a variety of programs offered through the Israel Programs Center (
www.israelprograms.org).  The group will be visiting different program options around Israel, meeting with staff members and current program participants.  Students will also participate in workshops on public speaking and marketing, which will help them recruit students and spread the word about Israel programs.

Participants must:
-be at a least a second year student this fall
-have past involvement in the Jewish community
-have been to Israel before, preferably on a peer trip
-be willing to volunteer a few hours a week to promoting Israel programs on campus
-have a recommendation from a shaliach or local IPC rep
-have a recommendation from a community leader (rabbi, Hillel professional, professor, etc.)

Questions?  Completed application?  Contact Miriam at USD/Hagshama:

Miriam Brosseau
Midwest Regional Director
USD/Hagshama, Israel Programs Center
Phone: 847-674-8865
Email:
miriamb@hagshama.org.il

 

 
Religious School Teachers Needed

Temple Sholom of Chicago is looking for Religious School teachers for the 2007-2008 school year for grades 1 through 7.   Subjects vary depending on grade, but include general Judaic topics such as holidays, Israel, life cycle events, Holocaust, and more.  Hebrew knowledge not required.  Responsibilities include teaching Sundays 9:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., providing weekly lesson plans, and attending monthly staff meetings.  We are also looking for Hebrew teachers for grades 3 through 7, for reading and basic prayers.  We will train qualified individuals. 

 

For more information or to apply, please contact:

 

Sarah Hanuka

Temple Sholom of Chicago

3480 N. Lake Shore Dr.

Chicago, IL 60657

Tel: 773-435-1544

Fax: 773-525-4710

sarah@sholomchicago.org

 

Temple Sholom is a Reform congregation located in Lakeview.  We have over 1,000 member families, and a Religious School program of 350 students
 


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