SKATE WITH ISRAEL on Saturday

January 18 RADIO SABBABA SKATE WITH ISRAEL THE IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT RUSSIAN SHABBATON 2007 MESSAGE BOARD SAVE THE DATE Privet, Finally!!! SKATE WITH ISRAEL is coming up on Saturday. Everyone is going to be there! Interested in getting 2 free movie tickets? Write a good article (up to 500 words) about the upcoming ice-skating event and email it to Misha. Deadline is on Monday, Jan. 22 at 10 am. We will have to close the registration for the Russian Shabbaton earlier this year. Only 17 spots left. Sign up today. See you, Misha RADIO SABBABA RADIO SABBABA 1240 AM Mondays 6:15-6:25 pm Radio Sabbaba is coimng back!!! Listen to us every Monday, from 6:15 to 6:25 pm. Find out what's going on in the Chicago Russian Hillel community through the eyes of our very own students and young adults. 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 Anatoly. Sponsored and supported by Vashe Radio and bomond.com SKATE WITH ISRAEL SKATE WITH ISRAEL Skatium Weber Park Skokie Park District 9300 Weber Park Pl Skokie, IL 60077 Sat., Jan. 20 10:30 pm 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 Russian 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. Sponsored by JCRC/Hillel Initiative and ChicagoVue.com facebook event THE IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT THE IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT CONCERT House of Blues 330 N. State Chicago, IL Tuesday, Jan. 30 8:00 pm Israeli-Ethiopian fusion in Chicago 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. To purchase discounted $15 student tickets call Jon at The Hillels of Illinois at 312-673-2353 with credit card information. Discounted 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. RUSSIAN SHABBATON 2007 RUSSIAN SHABBATON 2007 Indian Lakes Resort 250 W Schick Rd Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Feb 23-25 $60-early bird Otorvemsya Po-Nashemu... You are invited to take part in the most unique retreat!!! Meet Russian-speaking students and young professionals from all over the Midwest. The weekend will include a beautiful Shabbat dinner on Friday night, discussions about Israel and Jewish life, inspirational group workshops, songs, guitars and more songs, and the funniest comedy improv show. Our hotel has huge guest rooms, a state of the art fitness center and a swimming pool with jacuzzi. If you are interested in helping out with sessions and workshops, please email Misha. To get an early bird discount, please register ASAP. Spaces are filling up very quickly! For more info contact Misha or Felix. FLYER MESSAGE BOARD Interested in getting 2 free movie tickets? Write a good article (up to 500 words) about the upcoming ice-skating event and email it to Misha. Deadline is on Monday, Jan. 22 at 10 am. Do you have a short message to post? Email Misha! SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE January-February coming up soon!!! Skate with Israel- Sat, Jan 20. Russian Shabbaton 2007- Feb 23- 25.     Hillels Around Chicago 30 S. Wells St., Suite 216-600 Chicago, IL (312) 673-2359 mishazilbermint@juf.org Misha Zilbermint Program Director MishaZilbermint@juf.org (312) 673 2359 Felix Grudsky Russian Shabbaton Program Director FelixGrudsky@juf.org 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

Shabbat Dinner Tomorrow/Maimonides Program

Shalom,

A reminder about our first Shabbat dinner tomorrow evening, our
announcement about this semester's Maimonides program and 2 job
postings.



"NEW YEAR" SHABBAT DINNER THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 - 6 PM
CARDINAL'S SUITE, FIRST FLOOR-MUNDELEIN CENTER

It's not the Jewish New Year or the secular New Year - but it is the "new
year" of school.  The Shabbat dinner will be very traditional - matzo ball
soup, honey chicken, kugel, challah ...  After dinner, some students will
be walking to 8 PM services at Emanuel Congregation, 5959 Sheridan Road.

There is no charge, but we would like to know how many people will be
joining us.  So, if you can come - email Patti Ray - pray@luc.edu or sign
up in Hillel.





     EXPLORE YOUR JEWISH HERITAGE, BECOME A JEWISH LEADER AND EARN
     $400!

MAIMONIDES LEADERS FELLOWSHIP

WINTER 2006

MONDAYS: BEGINNING JANUARY 22ND, 6:30 P.M. AT DEPAUL HILLEL
FOR STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT CHICAGO


APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.MFELLOWSHIP.COM

FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL RABBI ZEV KAHN, AT ZEVKAHN@JETEAM.COM

This unique Fellowship program was established to enable Jewish
university students, despite a full load of classes, to use their free
time to experience, explore, and learn about their Jewish heritage,
helping to shape confident and knowledgeable Jewish leaders of the
future.

GEARED TO STUDENTS WITH LITTLE OR NO ADULT FORMAL JEWISH EDUCATION.
LIMIT 30 PARTICIPANTS.

STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE $400 STIPEND FOR THEIR INVESTMENT OF TIME IN
THIS INTENSIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

The  program will include classes, trips, and meetings with many
Jewish leaders and educators.

The time commitment is two and a half hours of classes every Monday
evening, two Shabbatons and a Sunday trip which includes graduation
upon completion of the course.  In addition, students are asked to
submit a one page journal (online) following each class or trip,
covering their reflections and feedback on the program.

The Maimonides Fellowship provides you with a special opportunity to
realize and reinforce those human qualities that will enrich your
life and those around you.




WORK-STUDY JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE IDA CROWN JEWISH ACADEMY

You need to be work-study eligible to apply for this position.  Mr. David
Newman, Chairperson of the Science Department of the Ida Crown Jewish
Academy, needs a student who can work Monday-Thursday afternoons 8-10
hours/week.  4-6 PM is when the labs for the advanced science students
take place.  Earlier in the afternoon is also needed to help tutor
students struggling with the sciences.

If you are interested, please contact Patti Ray - pray@luc.edu.




SLICE OF LIFE KOSHER RESTAURANT IN SKOKIE NEEDS STAFF

One of the areas busiest kosher restaurants has contacted Hillel, because
the restaurant needs wait staff and host/hostess staff.  Because it is a
kosher restaurant, you will never have to work Friday nights and Saturday!

Slice of Life is at 4120 W. Dempster, Skokie, IL 60076.

If you are interested, please contact Patti Ray - pray@luc.edu.



REMEMBER!

"MIDNIGHT SKATE WITH ISRAEL" - THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 20 - THE
SKATIUM IN SKOKIE - 10:30 PM-12:30 AM - $12 CONTRIBUTION TO THE JUF


"IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT" CONCERT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 - HOUSE OF BLUES - 8
PM - SUBSIDIZED $15 TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY NOON, JANUARY 25 -
CALL THE HILLELS OF ILLINOIS AT 312-673-2353 TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

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Skate With Israel THIS Saturday Night!

There was a mistake in yesterday's email about the date for the Midnight
Skate with Israel.  It is THIS Saturday night!


SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 20 - 10:30 PM-12:30 AM - $12-includes skate rental

MIDNIGHT SKATE WITH ISRAEL!

THE SKATIUM

9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie, IL 60077
(This is in the Weber Sports Complex at Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point
Road in Skoki.)

Skate with your friends and support Israel...

It's the middle of winter and time to engage in some exciting winter
fun!  Invite all your friends and join students throughout the city for
the 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 United Fund Campaign
that helps support humanitarian needs in Israel!

If you need transportation from Loyola, please email Patti Ray at
pray@luc.edu.




HILLEL "HOT TIX"


"THE THREE MUSKETEERS" at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier -
A New Musical Production


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - 7:30 PM - $15 - SPECIAL HILLEL SUBSIDIZED PRICE


Once again, due to the genorosity of the Brookstone Family Grant, this
semester's Hillel cultural event is offering $15 tickets, instead of the
regular price of $40, for this new production.

Although at the Shakespeare Theatre, THE THREE MUSKETEERS was written by
Parisian Alexandre Dumas.  His musketeers have entertained readers
worldwide for more than a century.

Directed by David Bell for the Navy Pier Shakespeare Theatre, this classic
tale comes alive in a spectacular new stage musical filled with grand
adventure and ill-fated romance.

There are only 13 tickets available.  If you would like one, they will be
distributed on a first come-first serve basis.  Email Patti Ray at
pray@luc.edu.



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This Week at Hillel's around Chicago

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 This Week at Hillel Check It Out... 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 web: http://www.hillelsaroundchicago.org

 

Gift From Israel

Sorry,

We forgot to include the "gift."


Israel on YouTube!
See the real side of Israel by visiting these videos of YouTube:

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Cool Facts about
Israel
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Tel Aviv
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Jerusalem
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A Gift From Israel

Hi,

On behalf of Hillel at Loyola, we hope you had a great winter break.

Tomorrow we will send a listserve message with some of the spectacular
programs that Hillel has planned for the beginning of the semester.
This includes the Tuesday, January 30, 8 PM concert at The House of
Blues by the acclaimed Israeli-Ethiopian fusion band The Idan Raichel
Project.  There are highly subsidized $15 tickets (regular price $35)
for Hillel students.  Details on ticket purchase will come in tomorrow's
email.

For today, we want to forward to you this "gift" we were sent by the
Israeli Consulate for those who have just returned from their Birthright
Israel trips, are thinking about the ones they have already taken or are
looking forward to visiting Israel in the future.

B'shalom,

Hillel at Loyola
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