What the Hillel?! 
News and Events for the week of February 27
The Chaver Program
Monday, February 27  5:30 pm
Susie Adler from the RI Jewish Seniors Agency returns to Hillel to train student volunteers  to become friendly visitors to the elderly in nursing homes or private residences. Come learn how you can be part of this big mitzvah! For more information contact Lindsay.
Passover Meals Planning Meeting
Tuesday, February 28  5 pm
Hillel is exploring revamping its kosher-for-Passover meal offerings this year. If you need/want kosher for Passover meals during the holiday (April 10-18), come share your thoughts. If you are interested but can't make the meeting, please contact Amy.
Israeli Fashion Show with Liraz Cohen 
Wednesday, March 1 8pm 
Quinn Hall Auditorium 
Come to or model in a fashion show highlighting Israeli fashions over the decades. Liraz Cohen is an Israeli fashion designer and blogger currently studying at FIT in NYC who will orchestrate and narrate this student-led fashion show. Please contact Yaniv at if you are interested in being a model. You can RSVP here.
Taco
Taco Tuesday on Friday Shabbat
Friday March 3
5:30 pm Service, 6:15 pm Dinner
Did you know that avocados are a powerhouse super food? Come to Hillel for some fresh guacamole and other taco treats. Guac is good on challah too! RSVP on Facebook.
Pre-Purim Brunch & Hamentashen Baking 
Sunday, March 5 Noon 
All the favorites from our usual Sunday brunch with a bit of Purim flair thrown in. We will also be baking Hamentashen in all different flavors for you to take home! RSVP on Facebook.

Winter Interfaith Student Gathering 
Monday, March 6 4-6pm
President Dooley's House
45 Upper College Rd
Come meet fellow students of diverse faith traditions and share in some fun activities at the President's House. Join in shooting pool, eating popcorn and ice cream, and karaoke for those who dare to perform! Please contact Hillel if you plan to attend!
Sponsored by Chaplains' Association. 
Birthright Israel Registration is NOW OPEN!
If you are Jewish and between the ages of 18-26, don't miss your chance for a free trip to Israel! Head over to  www.freeisraeltrip.org  to begin your application. URI's trip will run  June 4-14  for more information contact  Yaniv .
URI Digs Israel: An Archaeological Adventure
Information Meeting: Monday, March 1   4 pm
URI International Center, 37 Lower College Rd.
Who were the Philistines: Biblical Bad-Guys? Outcasts from Mycenae? Pirates? Come to Israel, June 30-July 16 to learn to dig and help us answer these questions. Earn 3 URI credits (CSV 303). No prior experience needed. Contact Will Krieger  for info or apply now at  uri.edu/international/summer
Art, Memory and the Holocaust: 
Exhibitions and Artist Talks 
sponsored by Arts EmanuEl March 3-April 30
Stirring exhibits by RI Art Photographers Jonathan Sharlin and Alexandra Broches invite the viewer to explore art, memory and the Holocaust. For details on locations, dates, times and accompanying talks click here.
Get Involved With URI Hillel!
Interested in taking on a leadership role (large or small) with Hillel?  Have an amazing idea for a program that you'd like to see happen this semester?  Have an opinion you'd like heard?  Contact   Naama to find out how to get involved!

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