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I hope you're all enjoying the gorgeous weather today and you take some time hang out outside. Hillel's still got some awesome stuff coming up that you won't want to miss. Check out what's happening. -Emily | | | DePaul Hillel Elections Now OPEN  Elections for the DePaul Hillel board are now OPEN. If you've been to one or more DePaul Hillel events this year stop by Hillel and see who's running. This is your chance to decide who will lead Hillel next year. Voting will be open from 10:30-6 Mon-Thurs and 10:30-3 on Friday (SC 340) | | Shabbat at DePaul  Our regularly scheduled Shabbat services and dinner are still happening. We know you all need to take a minute and relax. What could be better than a little Jewish soul food and singing? Friday May 18th DePaul Hillel 2250 N. Sheffield Ave Rm. 340 Services: 6:00p.m. Dinner: 7:00p.m. | | Whirlyball Extravaganza 
Some call it a sport. Others call it a lesson in humility. Who doesn't love a great game of whirlyball? Stop by on Saturday night to give a little back to the Jewish community and have a great time in the process. Saturday May 26th 10: 30p.m.- 12:30a.m. $10 donation goes to JUF Campus Campaign 1880 W. Fullerton Ave | | 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
| | High Holidays Help  DePaul Hillel is looking for a few students interested in being involved with DePaul's High Holiday services throughout the summer. If you're interested in lending a hand or have any questions please contact Emily at ebriskma@depaul.edu or 773-325-8650. | | 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
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Are you an Israeli activist? Looking to get involved? Want to go to Israel this summer??
