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Hillel Events
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When: March 6th @6PM
Where: SJSU
Get an inside perspective of the core problems facing Palestinians and human rights violations that you won't hear about on the news, at the United Nations or on college campuses;
Bassem is a political analyst, human rights pioneer and expert commentator in Arab and Palestinian affairs. In response to the deterioration of the human rights situation under the Palestinian Authority (PA), Bassem founded the Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group (PHRMG), which monitors abuses committed by the PA and is dedicated to supporting a democratic and pluralistic Palestine.
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Santa Clara Shabbat
When: February 24 @6pm
Where: Santa Clara University
Shabbat will be at SCU this week instead of Hillel. If you cannot find a ride, we will pay for your uber or lyft! But please try to fit as many people into your uber or lyft as possible!
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Rosh Chodesh: Ladies Night
When: February 27 @6pm
Where: Hillel
LADIESSS It's that time of the month again! Rabbi Ilana (who is on our board) is joining us this month and we're gonna talk about beauty! Maybe also play around with makeup.
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The Ethics of Beauty
When: March 2 @5pm
Where: Hillel
Queen Esther used her beauty to get in good with the King and save the Jewish people, but was that ethical? Can people use their beauty to manipulate others if it's for a good cause? Do the ends justify the means?
Discuss! We'll have food!
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When: March 23 @5pm
Where: Hillel
An interactive workshop to learn how to recognize and respond to hate speech in its many forms.
The U.S. has the broadest protections for free expression in the world, ones that even protect bigoted and hateful speech. However, there are ways that individuals can exercise their own free speech rights to respond in a constructive way that calls out corrosive sentiments and promotes a nuanced dialogue on issues of race and religion. Case studies will include anti-Semitism and anti-zionism.
The event is Co - Sponsored by Hillel of Silicon Valley, and The Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
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Mitzvah Corner
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JFS Food Drive for Refugees
January 15th through February 26th
Refugees in our community need your emergency food help!
Help JFS collect and distribute food to benefit refugees in our community who are facing food insecurity. Look for the food collection bin in our lobby and help us provide emergency food to these hard working newly arrived families.
We greatly appreciate your contributions of the following non-perishablefood: basmati rice, tomato paste, oil (canola or olive), pinto beans, lentils, jam, honey, spaghetti, tuna packed in oil, loose tea, and halvah packed in a container.
This year JFS' funding for emergency food is greatly reduced due to the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Board reducing its allocation to Santa Clara County. Once JFS' YA-LIVE! group of service minded young adults learned of this need they joined together to create this food drive for refugees.
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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 Maya at mjacobson@hillelsv.org.
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Educational Trips
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We're taking eligible students to Israel for free this summer!
July 2-13, 2017
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Onward Israel
Have the summer of a lifetime while getting resume experience with the Bay Area's Onward Israel summer internship program. Onward Israel is an 8 week summer internship program in your field of interest. Live, work and play in Israel. Four days of work, one day of educational tours, free weekends and a summer of fun!
Application deadline: March 15, 2017
Questions? Contact Sara Naor - saran@onwardisrael.org
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Know about a cool trip our students can take?
Email Maya Jacobson at mjacobson@hillelsv.org
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Internships, Jobs, and Volunteer Opportunities
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Internship Opportunity!
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of San Francisco is proud to announce that the
Kohn Summer Intern Program is recruiting for its 32nd cohort! Over 500 college undergraduates have participated in this exciting program that connects Bay Area natives with local Jewish non-profit organizations.
Kohn alumni currently work and volunteer at Jewish agencies and organizations in the Bay Area and across the country.
This unique 8-week internship provides Jewish college undergraduates (Bay Area residents who are currently attending college) the opportunity to:
- Work for a Bay Area Jewish nonprofit
- Build tangible professional experience
- Connect and be mentored by Jewish community leaders
- Learn about issues facing the Jewish community
The 2017 program will run from June 16 - August 11, 2017. Interns are compensated up to $3,000 for their work.
Who is the program meant for?
· Students who identify as Jewish who have completed at least one year of college
· Individuals in good academic standing with demonstrated leadership skills
· Resi
dents of the San Francisco, Marin or East Bay counties
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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 Maya Jacobson at mjacobson@hillelsv.org.
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In the Community
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Have something you'd like to add to the newsletter? Email Maya Jacobson at mjacobson@hillelsv.org
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