Back to School with Russian Hillel

Upcoming Events August 30, 2007
This Week Save the Date Happy Hour Do the Write Thing School of Madrichim Money Workshop Links of the Week IDF Special Unit Training Video   Oracle CEO Larry Ellison: Israel has a wealth of intellectual talent Learn Hebrew - Free site!! Seeking Help A Russian-speaker is looking for a volunteer who could help him to improve computer (PC) skills - using programs and internet, problem solving, e.t.c. Please email MishaZilbermint@juf.org for more info		Privet, It's that time of year... and we'd like to welcome you back to school with a Happy Hour !! Mike has finally put up pictures from the Taglit-birthright Reunion Boat Party! School of Madrichim for those who are interested in staffing programs like a Taglit-birthright israel, Russian Shabbaton and etc. is having an orientation session on Sep 6. Sign up here.  Also, a great workshop for all college students and graduates on money: What is your money personality? An opportunity to sign up for a conference to network with journalists from around the world! Read on or check out Do the Right Thing. Lia, Katya, Misha Save the Date! School of Madrichim - Thur., Sept. 6   Skate With Israel - Sat. Jan 19   Russian Shabbaton - Feb. 22-24 Story of the Week:    Irena's Children Mrs. Sendler, code name "Jolanta," smuggled 2,500 children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during the last three months before its liquidation. She found a home for each child. Each was given a new name and a new identity as a Christian. Others were saving Jewish children, too, but many of those children were saved only in body; tragically, they disappeared from the Jewish people. Irena did all she could to ensure that "her children" would have a future as part of their own people. She is still alive now and has recieved several awards for her actions, and nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Click here to read the unbelievable story of this unrecognized heroine, and also check out the Life in a Jar Project which is helping spread her story worldwide.
Happy Hour Come sip some sangria and meet other Jewish graduate students and young adults. Whether you are new to the city or have been here for years, our annual "back to school" happy hour is always a great way to meet new people and have some fun.    FREE.  Pay for what your drink. $3.00 Sangria, $5.00 mixed drinks.   Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM OLE LOUNGE 2812 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657   RSVP to gap@juf.org Do the Write Thing USD/Hagshama's annual conference for Jewish student writers and journalists of all types. An amazing opportunity to hone your writing skills, meet and network with journalists from all over the country and abroad, explore issues of Israel and the media, and experience the GA in Nashville, Tennessee!  Sign up today at: http://www.wzo.org.il/en/dtwt/ Only $99 covers the cost of the conference and flight reimbursements are available.  Questions? Talk to Miriam at Hagshama: miriamb@hagshama.org.il, 847-674-8865. School of Madrichim: Orientation Session   Do you want to staff Taglit-birthright israel trips, Russian Shabbaton, summer camping trips and other exciting programs?   We are creating a SCHOOL OF MADRICHIM ("Group Leaders" in Hebrew) just for you!!! During this year-long program you will learn how to successfully plan, organize and facilitate activities, discussions and educational games for a great variety of groups.   You must fill out the application before the orientation session! If you have any questions, and to submit your completed application, contact Felix or 773.578.7790.   Thursday, Sept 6, 8:00 pm Northwestern Hillel 629 Foster St, Evanston What is your Money Personality? Managing the differences and making cents! Come to find out what role $$$ play in your relationships? Are you spender or hoarder? How to practice skills on real -life issues in varying financial areas? Free of charge. Free Refreshments. Gifts and surprises for ALL participants who attend all 3 sessions. Wednesday, September 19 @ 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 26 @ 6:30 PM Wednesday, October 3 @ 6:30 PM JCFS 255 Revere Dr, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL Contact Maya Gumirov with any questions.
Lia Dolinsky JCRC/Hillel Russian Israel Intern LiaDolinsky@juf.org (312) 673-2357   Katya Shcherbakov JCRC/Hillel Russian Israel Intern KatyaShcherbakov@juf.org (312) 673-2385   Misha Zilbermint Program Director MishaZilbermint@juf.org (312) 673- 2359   Hillels Around Chicago http://www.HillelsAroundChicago.org 30 S. Wells, Chicago, IL 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