Ace of Cakes, Worldly Expansions and more!

www.hillel.org Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life September 20, 2007 Hillel Moves on Campus in FSU The hip-hop music was the same, as were the Israeli flags, the "boker tov" wake-up call and the close-knit, friendly atmosphere born of years spent together in Jewish summer camps. But a recent Hillel leadership conference in this northern suburb of St. Petersburg differed from similar gatherings in North America in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. (PHOTO: Hillel Directors from the former Soviet Union. ) IN THIS ISSUE: • Former Soviet Union • Editor's Column NEWSMAKERS: • Duff Goldman • Amanda Bynes FEATURES: • Rosh Hashanah with Hillel • Hillels in Israel • Taglit-birthright israel • Engagement Institute • Help Hillel Start the Year • Taglit-birthright israel Sweepstakes • Summit 2008 • Newsbites • Israel Climate on Campus • Yom Kippur Coach Hillel I've played many games.  Board games, word games, video games, etc.  But the game I love to play the most is Jewish Geography.  Jewish Geography is a game that is played with the purpose of seeing how many people two or more Jews, usually meeting for the first time, know in common.  Individuals who are unfamiliar with Jewish Geography are often bemused by this game and how easy it is for connections to be made.  Of course, given the relative smallness of the Jewish community, it should not be much of a surprise. When it comes to this game, Hillel could almost be considered a coach or trainer.  Between the continuing expansion of Hillel in the former Soviet Union, campus-based, the opening of three new Hillel centers in Israel, national and specialty Taglit-birthright israel trips, High Holy Day services, community dinners and more, Hillel is helping Jewish students all over the world build their networks and become "champions" of Jewish Geography. Go team! Aviva Perlman Acting Editor, Hillel Campus Report Duff Goldman: On the Sweet Fringe Duff Goldman, otherwise know as the Food Network's Ace of Cakes, is the owner of Charm City Cakes, a Baltimore-based bakery where he creates out-of-the-ordinary, extreme cakes in unconventional ways. Amanda Bynes: All Grown Up Amanda Bynes is an actress who has literally grown up in front of the camera with her own TV show on Nickelodeon. She is currently making the transition to more mature roles in film and television. Students Mark the New Year With Hillel Last week, thousands of Jewish students worldwide celebrated Rosh Hashanah with their campus Hillels.  See how some of these Hillels brought in the Jewish New Year. Hillel to Open Three New Centers in Israel Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life will make its first foray into Israel's growing regional college system with the opening of three new centers. Registration and Sweepstakes Open for Taglit-birthright israel: Hillel trips Registration for Winter and Spring 2008 trips is now open at www.freeisraeltrip.org! To accompany registration, we're excited to announce our online "Wii Rock Israel!" Sweepstakes. Students who register for a Hillel trip or tell their friends to register are automatically entered to win an iTunes gift card or a Nintendo Wii game console. See www.freeisraeltrip.org for details. We're thrilled to once again be offering national trips for both the January and March cycles! Students can spend spring break on the beaches of Eilat with old and new friends from campuses across the country. Just remind your students to select the national trip option when registering at www.freeisraeltrip.org . Hillel Interns and JCSCs Get In Gear at Engagement Institute Over 200 Hillel interns and young professionals gathered at Camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, Georgia, last month for Hillel's first Engagement Institute. Help Hillel Start the Year Off Right Hillel is about half way towards its High Holiday campaign goal of $30,000.  You can make a gift to support local Hillel activities or to support Hillel's national and international programs.  You can also make a gift by sending a tribute card in honor or memory of someone.  Remember, the campaign ends with Yom Kippur – so get your gift in before the books close. Save the Date for The University and Jewish Community: Summit 2008 The 2008 Summit will bring together renowned leaders and thinkers in academia, journalism, philanthropy and the Jewish community to explore the role of the university in developing leaders and imagining a more civil society. Co-chaired by Tufts University President Lawrence S. Bacow, David M. Cohen of New York City and Bea Mandel of Los Angeles, the summit will take place from March 24-26, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. For more information please visit www.hillel.org/summit or e-mail summit@hillel.org. Newsbites:  What's Been Happening at Hillel this Month Kosher dining goes mainstream at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ...Rutgers University Hillel welcomes first-year students...The University of Maryland, Baltimore County Hillel celebrates the first day of school...Hillel at the University of Central Florida throws a bar mitzvah party. College 101: You Can Shape the Israel Climate on Campus With anti-Israel activity continuing to take place on college campuses everywhere, the Israel on Campus Coalition provides tips on how students can empower themselves to have significant affect on the the Israel climate on their campuses. Learn Something Jewish: Yom Kippur While we buy back-to-school supplies and enjoy cooler weather, we also take stock in ourselves and the paths we're on.  Back to Top www.hillel.org | Donate | Subscribe to this Newsletter | Forward This Email to a Friend >> About | On Campus | Jewish Resources | Social Justice | Careers | Israel | Conferences

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