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JSU Apples and Honey Ice Cream Social
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Table of Contents
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Hillel Events
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When: October 13 @ 10am-6pm
Where: Hillel House
In order to celebrate the chagim, Hillel is hosting a community art project. Come at any time between 10 and 6 on October 13 to participate! Every person will get two canvases, and all of the canvases will be put together to create one large picture in honor of Simchat Torah.
Participants will be asked to draw inspiration from concepts introduced in the first two chapters of Edgar Bronfman's Why Be Jewish. The first chapter focuses on the idea of "godliness" as opposed to God as a figure, and the second chapter focuses on question God and His/Her/Their choices. Copies of these chapter will be given out as resources. A link to a PDF copy will be available on this page a few days before the event, and physical copies will be available day of.
Learn more about the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Jewish-Testament-Edgar-Bronfman/dp/1455562890
The unveiling of the final product will be on October 20, time TBD, and we will use this time to learn about and celebrate Simchat Torah.
Questions? Message
Maya Jacobson Hillel SV
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PLEASE RSVP so we can provide enough art supplies!!
RSVP ON FACEBOOK!
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When: October 20 @ 5:30pm
Where: Hillel House
Be sure to check out (and RSVP to) the first part of this project:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1754860614801363/
All the pieces you painted on October 13 have been put together and you can finally see the big picture!
If you missed our first event, we presented participants with a seemingly unanswerable conundrum: how cran miraculous beauty and devestating horror exist in the same world? At these event, we will try to make sense of this through the context of Judaism and in the spirit of Simchat Torah.
R. Shaya Bernstein of San Jose Chabad will be joining us to teach about Sukkot and the four species.
RSVP ON FACEBOOK!
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When: October 27 @ 7pm
Where: Hillel House
(Hosted by SJSU JSU)
Join us at Camp JSU where we'll sit around the fire, roast marshmallows, and share Jewish stories. We'll laugh, we'll cry, and-in true camp spirit-someone will be gently playing guitar.
We're looking forward to making s'more friends! Please RSVP so we have enough marshmallows, hot cider, and cocoa for you.
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When: October 2 @ 4pm
Where: Hillel House
Calling all women of Hillel! Ring in the month of Cheshvan* with an evening of sisterhood bonding and making preserved lemons.
I could write an entire essay about why preserved lemons are the greatest thing on earth, but it's just easier for you to see for yourself.
*Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of the month, is a time when women are meant to refrain from work. Many women take this time to be together. Cheshvan is a month with no holidays, and is a time to appreciate the average day.
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Mitzvah Corner
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Sponsor a Shabbat Dinner!
Shabbat Dinner is the cornerstone of Jewish life at Hillel of Silicon Valley, and we rely on the support of our wonderful community to provide Shabbat Dinner every Friday night to our five campuses.
Available Dates:
Nov. 18
Dec. 16
April 7, 21, 28
May 12
Cost is anywhere from $200-400 (depending on the menu). If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact our Assistant Director, Shifra Elman at Selman@hillelsv.org.
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Mentor a Student
We are looking for members of the community to help mentor our students - in career advice, for tutoring, and other fields. If you have networking opportunities; or are skilled in math, science, programming, engineering, writing, creating cover letters, or building resumes, please contact Shifra at Selman@hillelsv.org.
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Educational Trips
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Know about a cool trip our students can take?
Email Shifra Elman at Selman@Hillelsv.org
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Internships, Jobs, and Volunteer Opportunities
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Hebrew Games Class looking for a Teacher
Congregation Beth Jacob in Redwood City is looking for a Hebrew teacher who likes kids, likes playing games, and wants to make Hebrew fun. Start out on the basketball court, bouncing the ball around in response to flashcards. Run around the yard in response to Hebrew prompts. Head back into the classroom for a little reading practice, and some time on the iPads with Hebrew educational games. Sound like you? You would be the lead teacher, with lot's of room for creativity, and you would supported in the classroom and mentored by an experienced teacher from our faculty. Contact Rabbi Ilana Goldhaber-Gordon at rabbiilana@gmail.com The class meets from 3:30 to 4:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays, followed by a 15 minute supervised recess. There's a possibility of adding a second hour of teaching if desired. Starting pay is $45/class.
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Hillel Interns Wanted!
Interested in helping Hillel of Silicon Valley? Want to have a chance to create great events, meet amazing people, and even make a little money? Apply to be an intern! For more information, contact Shifra Elman at selman@hillelsv.org.
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In the Community
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Israel's Superstar Singer Noa Appears for One Night Only in San Francisco!
Tickets on sale:
SAN FRANCISCO -- Congregation Emanu-El and the Laszlo N. Tauber Family Foundation presents Israeli singer/songwriter and global phenom Noa in concert with long-standing musical director and guitarist Gil Dor on
Sunday, November 6, 6:30 pm at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco.
Together with Gil Dor, Noa has released more than 15 albums that have sold millions throughout the world. On her 2016 world tour, Noa is featuring material spanning her entire career, singing in English, Hebrew, and Yemenite. "I'm thrilled to be coming back to the San Francisco/Bay Area. It is such a diverse musical tapestry filled with lovers of international world music," said Noa.
She has sung at the White House and shared the stage with such artist luminaries as Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Quincy Jones, and Stevie Wonder among others. Noa's performed for several Popes, including Pope Francis at a Sunday Mass in Krakow this year in front of 2 million people performing Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus.
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great champion for Peace and Justice, Noa is Israel's first Good Will Ambassador for the United Nation's FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization). She was also given the honorary title of Cavalliera de la Republica Italiana by Italy's former President Napolitano, and among her many accolades is the Crystal Award of the World Economic Forum, where she was also chosen a Global Leader of Tomorrow. She recently became a board member of the New Israel Fund.
Noa will perform with Israel's foremost master of guitar, Gil Dor. Since 1981, he's established himself as a foremost arranger/composer performing live jazz and rock and recording with leading artists in Israel. In 1990, Gil met Noa and together theyhave performed on the world's most prestigious stages. Gil is Noa' musical and artistic director as well as co-writer arranger, producer and guitarist.
Tickets & Information
Tickets for Noa are on sale now:
Performance will take place at Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
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High Holiday Services for Students
Various congregations in the area are offering free or reduced price tickets so students can come to High Holiday Services. Some synagogues require advanced notice. For more information on specific services, contact the synagogue.
Temple Emanuel
All students are invited to join us for High Holy Days services free of charge. They need only present their student ID. We are once again holding services at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell (1 West Campbell Ave.) and detailed information about our services can be found at
https://templesanjose.org/content/high-holy-days.
Congregation Sinai
Bay Area residents who have not previously attended High Holiday Services with Congregation Sinai can get free tickets for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur
Congregation Beth David
All community members are welcome to come to High Holiday services for free
Congregation Shir Hadash
Students with active IDs can come to services for free, no need to register in advance. Servises will be held at LDS Stake Church. Free live streaming is also available.
Congregation Kol Emeth
Discounted tickets ($36) available for young adults under 36
Congregation Beth Am
Free tickets available for students, please contact in advance. Free live streaming also available.
Peninsula Temple Beth El
Free live streaming available.
Congregation Am Echad
Possibly is offering free tickets for students, please contact the synagogue.
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