This will be the last News for Jews of the school year! Congratulations to all graduating seniors!
Here's what's up on campus these last few days:
- 4321 Barbeque: Tuesday, May 13, 6pm
- Shabbat Services
- Call for Torah readers for High Holidays: Fall 2008
- Summer Hebrew Course Offering
- Hoop it Up for Israel: Sunday, May 18
- Opportunity to Visit Germany and German Jewish Sights
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4321 BARBEQUE
After Abigail has been here 4 years, Ruthie has been here 3, Mara 2 and Avi 1, it's time to say goodbye the the amazing Hillel staff. Tuesday, May 13, 6pm. Free! (and there will be veggie burgers as well)
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SHABBAT SERVICES
Yes, there is Shabbat at Hillel this weekend! (May 16 & 17) Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox services at 6pm and FREE Shabbat dinner at 7:15pm.
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ATTENTION SENIORS
There will Shabbat services and meals on commencement weekend.
Schedule for minyans and meals at HILLEL:
Erev Shabbat May 23
6:25pm Minchah
6:40pm Candles followed by Maariv
7:30pm Dinner -
Dinner is free to students. Non-students $15. Advance sign up needed by Tues. May 20.
Shabbat day May 24
9:00am Shacharit followed by lunch
Lunch is free to students. Non-students $10. Advance sign up needed by Tues. May 20.
Minchah and 3rd meal time TBA. Sign up is needed.
to sign up and pay: www.umasshillel.org/commencement
Or call Abigail at Hillel at 413-549-1710 extension 203.
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CALL FOR TORAH READERS
Would you like to help lead services, read Torah etc, for the High Holidays next fall? If so, please contact Saul at 413 549-1710 x 207 or saulp@admin.umass.edu. He'll be happy to teach you and record your part, as needed, so you can easily learn it over the summer.
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SIX WEEK SUMMER COURSE IN MODERN HEBREW
Do you want to learn Hebrew, but feel you just don't have time?
Learn a semester of Hebrew in six weeks at Hebrew College's Summer Institutes. We offer a variety of Hebrew language courses that meet your interests and skill level.
Hebrew College offers New England's most comprehensive modern spoken Hebrew program through our nine-level Ulpan program. Adapting the immersion method developed and popularized in Israel, Ulpan brings Hebrew to life through discussion of contemporary political, social and cultural topics, and readings drawn from current Israeli news and social commentary. Modern Hebrew is taught with an emphasis on conversational Hebrew.
Consult with our Director of Hebrew Language to determine which level of Ulpan is just right for you. Also, ask her about the possibility of earning undergraduate academic credit for your summer study.
Call 617-559-8812 or email tbarone@hebrewcollege.edu.
Register now! http://www.hebrewcollege.edu/forms/reg-ulpan-summer08.pdf
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HOOP IT UP FOR ISRAEL
Celebrate Israel's 60th Birthday at the Basketball Hall of Fame! Sunday, May 18, noon - 4pm
Bounce house, face painting, arts & crafts, kosher Israeli food, and a special exhibit on basketball in Israel!
1-1:30 PM: Remarks by U.S. Congressman Richard Neil and Consul General of Israel to New England Nadav Tamir.
2-2:30: Israeli Dance Troupe performance and workshop
2:30-3:15: Discussion and panel with Maccabee Tel Aviv Notables Mickey Berkowitz, Tal Brody, and Shimon Mizrahi
Tickets: $5 for adults if purchased in advance; $6 at the door (also includes admission to hall of fame)
For more information call (413) 231-5513 or visit http://www.hoophall.com
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VERY INTERESTING OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT GERMANY AND GERMAN-JEWISH SITES
Germany Close Up – American Jews Meet Modern Germany
June 12-22, 2008 (in Germany) - APPLY SOON
http://www.germanycloseup.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=60&Itemid=38
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Good luck with finals and have a great summer break!
