This Week at Hillels around Chicago

In this issue... Israeli Winner of "The Ambassador" Taglit birthright-israel Registration Opened Sept. 8th Let my Children Go NEIU Meeting Columbia Hillel Kickoff Party Feelin' Lucky? Job Postings I am a Zionist Interesting Links... Wondering about High Holiday Services Check out the Events calendar on the Website This Week at Hillel Check it Out... September 2005 Shalom! Hi All! The beginning of school has allowed us to meet so many new Hillel faces and we couldn't be more charged for the year ahead! We hope you are enjoying all the new and exciting things Hillel has to offer. RSVP for Feelin' Lucky on Thursday Sept. 29th to be entered into our raffle for a $25 gift certificate to Blockbuster!!! RSVP to Emily. Emily Israeli Winner of "The Ambassador" Eytan Schwartz In September 2004 Eytan joined "The Ambassador," a ground-breaking reality show that focused on creating better PR for Israel. During the following 4 months, Eytan competed with 13 other men and women on the right to represent Israel abroad with a NYC-based advocacy group, Israel at Heart. Finally, in a show aired to unprecedented ratings on February 20th 2005, Eytan won the contest, and began working for Israel at Heart in April 2005. Eytan Schwartz will be speaking about modern life in Israel, media portrayal of Israel, and he'll answer any question you could have about life in Israel. Monday Sept. 26th Northeastern Illinois University 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago Golden Eagles Room 6:30p.m. Taglit birthright-israel Registration Opened Sept. 8th Go to Israel for FREE!!! Want to see the sun rise after scaling Masada? Watch the sun set over the Mediterranean? Ride a camel? If you're Jewish, age 18-26, and have never been on a peer-group trip to Israel, Hillel offers the best ways for you to have the time of your life in Israel - FOR FREE! Check it out at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=gkor5obab.0.xeksbjbab.bh7sy9aab.1500&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hillel.org., or click the link above. Contact Emily at mailto:emilybriskman@juf.orgorg/312-673- 2350 for more information Let my Children Go If you have not been to Israel yet, your parents are invited... Do you want to go on the free TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL trip, or any other Israel program, but your parents won't let you? Are they worried about your safety, security or political situation? Then bring them to a free Israeli dinner and let professionals and past participants of various Israeli programs answer all their questions. For more info contact Felix. Monday Sept. 26th 7:30 pm Bernard Weinger JCC 300 Revere Dr Northbrook NEIU Meeting You signed up: Now What??? This is a social meeting, a chance for everyone to get to know each other and for you to meet the remainder of the group. We want your input this year. We can't have a Hillel without YOU! Tuesday, September 27 1:40pm Activity Hour Classroom Building room 3081 mailto:hillel@neiu.edu Columbia Hillel Kickoff Party Get this Party Started... We�re kicking off the year right at Columbia. We know summer was awesome and now we want to continue the fun. Hillel at Columbia invites YOU to our annual opening bash so we can get to know you! Contact Rachel at mailto:columbiahillel@yahoo.com Date: Wed. Sept. 28th Place: 731 S. Plymouth Ct. (first floor) Time: 6:30-8:30p.m. Feelin' Lucky? Take the night off with Hillel Hillel is taking the night off and we think you should too! We're going bowling at an awesome night spot in Chicago! Seven Ten (formerly Lucky Strike) is the place to be Thursday night! Seven Ten (formerly Lucky Strike) 2747 N. Lincoln Ave Thurs. Sept. 29th 6:30-9:30p.m Just $10 (shoes included) Beer and wells available 18+ welcome RSVP to Emily to be entered into our raffle for a $25 blockbuster gift card! Job Postings we've got it all... After School Staff JCC Sager Solomon Schechter After School Recreation Program. Job includes playing games, assisting with homework, and helping children unwind after school. Children range in age from K-5. Select from flexible hours of: Mon-Thurs 3:30-6:00p.m. Fri 3:30-4:30p.m. Fri (after time change): 2-3p.m. Call Tamy Jacobs at 847-412-4205 Part-time Employee We are a downtown business with immediate openings for part-time help. The responsibilities are varied. We are looking for conscientious individuals, of the highest integrity who would like to work in a pleasant environment at our location near millennium park. If you would like more information, contact Joel Jacobson at 312-541-8555. I am a Zionist A modern, in depth discussion forum in Chicago Meeting once a month to discuss Zionism�s past, present and our future within the movement. What does it mean to be an American Zionist and why is it important in my life? This week's discussion is focusing on Foundations of the Zionist Idea: From Herzl to Ben-Gurion Please join us for dessert, tea and discussion Sept. 27th 7:30pm Taboun Grill 6339 N. California Ave Sponsored by USD/Hagshama About Us 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 email: hac@juf.org phone: 312-673-2350

Keep these in mind when making your Schedule!

SAVE THE DATE October - November	coming up soon!!! Friday, Oct 7 - Russian Rosh Hashanah/Shabbat Dinner. Thursday, Oct 20 - Hookah in the Sukkah Fri-Sun, November 4-6 - Midwest Israel Advocacy Conference in Madison, Wisconsin. Fri-Wed, November 11-16 - The United Jewish Communities General Assembly in Toronto, Canada.
Hillels Around Chicago 1 S. Franklin St., Suite 216-600 Chicago, IL, 60606 mishazilbermint@juf.org	Misha Zilbermint Program Associate mailto:MishaZilbermint@juf.org (312) 673 2359 Felix Grudsky Israel Intern FelixGrudsky@juf.org (312) 673 2385 http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=aist5obab.0.jaaotobab.bh7sy9aab.1500&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.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

Job's, Updates, and More!

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1. Taglit-birthright israel Registration for the FREE RUSSIAN winter Taglit-birthright israel trip started two weeks ago and the group is almost full. To register click here!!! 2. Student Leadership Mission to Israel Have you already been to Israel, but would like to go again? Sign up for this incredible opportunity to go to Israel for ten days for just $500 To register click here. 2. Web designer needed Would you like to volunteer for an hour a week to help Hillel update its website http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=aist5obab.0.jaaotobab.bh7sy9aab.1500&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.HillelsAroundChicago.org. If you do, please contact Michelle. 3. Heritage Family School is looking for volunteers We need your help to volunteer on Sunday mornings to help with kids ages 2-13. You can help us in any of our 3 locations (Buffalo Grove, Northbrook or Chicago-West Rogers Park). If interested, contact Rabbi Eliezer Dimarsky. Do you have a short message to post? Email Misha!

Massage and Manicure Night

MASSAGE & MANICURE NIGHT Northwestern Hillel 629 Foster Evanston Wed, Sept 28 6-8 pm

Beta Gama Sigma and Hillel invite you to an evening of pampering and relaxation... Learn about the business fraternity, Beta Gama Sigma, and receive a 20 minute massage and a 20 minute manicure. THE COST IS JUST $5!!! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT AND YOU MUST RSVP to Michael Goldenberg to reserve your spot!!!

What's a Zionist anyway, and am I one?

I AM A ZIONIST Taboun Grill 6339 N. California Chicago Tuesday, Sept 27 7:30 pm

Foundations of the Zionist Idea: From Herzl to Ben-Gurion Join us for the first monthly discussion about Zionism's past, present and future. What does it mean to be American Zionists and why is it important in our lives? Have some tea and dessert and express your opinion on one of the most important topics in modern Jewish history. For more info, or to RSVP, contact Laura Siegel. Sponsored by USD Hagshama/World Zionist Organization.

Charity Poker Night, and a Mitzvah!

CHARITY POKER NIGHT Northwestern Hillel 629 Foster Evanston Tuesday, Sept 27 7:00 pm

Play poker, win movie tickets and do a mitzvah!!! Our next Charity Poker Night is coming up! The rules are very simple: play and win! We will explain them at the beginning of the game and no special skills or previous experience are needed. Each player will "buy" $5 worth of chips to play; at the end of the game the winners will donate the money to a local Jewish organization of their choice. We've already raised more then $200!!!! The winner will get two movie tickets!!! For more info contact Misha Khvilovsky.

Wanna go to Israel but your parents are worried?

LET MY CHILDREN GO Bernard Weinger JCC 300 Revere Dr Northbrook Monday, Sept 26 7:30 pm

If you have not been to Israel yet, your parents are invited... Do you want to go on the free TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL trip, or any other Israel program, but your parents won't let you? Are they worried about your safety, security or political situation? Then bring them to a free Israeli dinner and let professionals and past participants of various Israeli programs answer all their questions. For more info contact Felix.