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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. | | 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  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. 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 | | |
Are you an Israeli activist? Looking to get involved? Want to go to Israel this summer??
