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Schmooze News from the Hillel House www.umasshillel.org
News of Jewish Student Events and Information at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst

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1.  Name one item needed for Purim Food Drive.
2.  Who are the two faculty members debating for the Hamantash?

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contents
1. events for wednesday - march 5 - 12
2. the fourth boston conference: "Challenges Facing the State of Israel"
3. 7th annual NUJLS national conference
4. hillel house is looking to hire resident staff person for JLLC
5. apply now for living at the JLLC for summer and/or fall semester
6. "kabbalah music” CD release concert & art exhibit
7. support israel and earn $ as an intern at UMass
8. volunteer opportunities to help in israel
9. consulate general of israel to new england looking for summer/fall 2003
internships

1. events

wednesday, march 5
Purim Food Drive
Bring items to the Hillel House or to Rachel's table on the Campus Center
Concourse
Applesauce--plastic three packs
UHT treated milk (like Parmalat)--small juicebox size
canned corn--small cans
canned beef stew
canned fruit--small snack size
jars of peanut butter
jars of jelly


FYSH goes to UMASS BASKETBALL
6:30pm, Meet at Hillel House
First Year Jewish Students...We are going to a UMass Basketball game.
UMass vs. Bonaventure.

Rosh Chodesh Adar II
Celebrating the New Moon with Mask Making
7pm, Hillel House
"Mi shenichnas Adar, marbim b'simcha"-"When the month of Adar enters, the
joy increases." Women, come celebrate the month of Purim with other Jewish
women.  Join us for laughter, mask-making and a good time

thursday, march 6
Jewish Students Talk About Interfaith Issues in Same Sex Relationships
7:30pm, Hampshire College, Kiva Mtg Room, 3rd Floor of Library
A 5-College discussion for queer and questioning Jews on identity and
intimacy and the issues that arise as we try to integrate them into our
lives. For details contact jdp01 at hampshire.edu.
Sponsor: Qeshet.

friday, march 7
Kehilat Hillel Haazinu Shabbaton at Hillel House (March 7 & 8)
with Professor Jay Berkovitz
Join with other students from the 5 colleges and surrounding areas for an
great time of learning, singing, food, havdalah, and fun!! For all the
information contact Daniel at 549-8701 or email dginsber at student.umass.edu

Services at 6pm, Hillel House
Conservative and Reform and Kehilat Hillel Haazinu

Dinner at 7:15pm, Hillel House Downstairs
Meal is free to UMass students not on a University Meal Plan.
No extra charges for those on a Non-Kosher Meal Plan.

Jewish Off-Campus Connection (JOCC)
Pre-Purim Party
7:15pm, at Nellie and Jillian's
Hey off-campus Jews! let's celebrate Purim early and join for Shabbat. RSVP
and for directions: jmarcus at student.umass.edu or nellbabe99 at hotmail.com

saturday, march 8
Kehilat Hillel Haazinu Shabbaton at Hillel House (March 7 & 8)
with Professor Jay Berkovitz
Join with other students from the 5 colleges and surrounding areas for an
great time of learning, singing, food, havdalah, and fun!! For all the
information contact Daniel at 549-8701 or email dginsber at student.umass.edu

Morning Service (Orthodox) & Lunch
10am-1pm, Hillel House
Lunch is free to UMass students

Havdalah & Sunshine
Hillel House Rec Room
Sponsor: Jewish Student Union

sunday, march 9
Annual Faculty Latke vs. Hamantash Debate
12noon, Hillel House, free and followed by reception   Come in Costume!!
Hear four UMass faculty members discuss the pros and cons of their chosen
favorite.
For the Latke:
Michael Ash, Economics, "Why Circles are More Perfect than Triangles"
Max Page, Fine Arts, "Strength, Utility, and Delight: The Latke"
For the Hamantash:
Joya Misra, Sociology, "Rationalization, Latkes and Anomie: How Hamantashen
Challenge the McDonaldization of Society"
Icek Aizen, Psychology, "The Roots of Evil: Psycopathology of a Latkephile"
Join in the Purim custom of giving food to those in need. Come put food
baskets together for senior citizens in Holyoke.  Sponsored by Tzedek Hillel


 ....and at 1:30pm
Join in the Purim custom of giving food to those in need. Come put food
baskets together for senior citizens in Holyoke.  Sponsored by Tzedek Hillel
Food items needed:
Applesauce--plastic three packs
UHT treated milk (like Parmalat)--small juicebox size
canned corn--small cans
canned beef stew
canned fruit--small snack size
jars of peanut butter
jars of jelly

monday, march 10
Kehilat Hillel Haazinu
7:50am, Hillel House

tuesday, march 11
Israeli Movie Night ( title TBA)
7pm, Hillel House, free
Sponsor: Student Alliance for Israel

wednesday, march 12
PURIM PARTY at THE MONKEY BAR, 10pm
Sponsor: Jewish Student Union

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2. The Fourth Boston Conference
Challenges Facing the State of Israel: Historical Perspectives and New
Realities

Sunday, March 30, 5:00 - 9:45pm
World Trade Center -- 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston

Each participant may attend two sessions in addition to the opening address
with Dr. Reuven Kimelman. When registering, participants should indicate
their top four choices, in order of priority. A light dinner buffet will be
served. Dietary laws observed.

$40 registration by March 26; $50 at door; $20 student registration
For more information, or to register by telephone, contact James Medeiros at
617-457-8539 or e-mail camptemp at cjp.org


Look at this amazing list of speakers!!!
Bari Bar-Zion, Wexner Israel Fellow, Harvard University presenting
"Transforming Israel's Traditional Economy for High-Tech Growth"
Dr. Jay Berkovitz, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, presenting "The
Role of Messianism in the Shaping of Israeli Political Culture"
Rabbi Sharon Cohen-Anisfeld, Harvard University, presenting "What is Jewish
About Israeli Culture? Exploring the Uses of the Bible in Contemporary
Israeli Poetry"
Colonel Yair Golan, Wexner Israel Fellow, Harvard University, presenting
"Israel's National Security: Critical Issues"
Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman, Brandeis University, presenting "Engendering
Jewish Sacred Territory"
Rabbi Shai Held, Harvard University, presenting "Religious Struggles with
Jewish Secularism"
Dr. Reuven Kimelman, Brandeis University, presenting "Monogamy and the
Jewish, Christian and Muslim Claim on Jerusalem"
Dr. Richard Landes, Boston University, presenting "Shame-Honor Culture and
Triumphalist Monotheism: Israel, Modernity, and the Humiliation of Arab
Islam"
Marcie Lenk, Harvard University, presenting "'Be Fruitful and Multiply':
Women's Wombs and the Demographic Dilemma"
Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber, University of Massachusetts, presenting "The
Historical Roots of the Ashkenazi-Mizrachi Relationship in Israel"
Dr. Aren M. Maeir, Bar Ilan University, presenting "The Archaeology and
Geopolitics of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem: Perspectives on the
Past--Prospects for the Future"
Consul Hillel Newman, Consulate General of Israel to New England, presenting
"Historical Relations Between Israel and the Palestinians: Failures of the
Past and Prospects for the Future"
Dr. Gila Ramras-Rauch, Hebrew College, presenting "Hebrew Literature: An
Arena for Self-Definition" (presented in Hebrew)
Rabbi Benjamin Samuels, Congregation Shaar ei Tefillah, "Rejoicing Over Our
Enemy's Downfall: Moral Clarity and Military Might"
Tamar Meir Schneider, Israel Aliyah Center, "Aliyah: Maintaining the Essence
of the State of Israel" (presented in Hebrew)
Rabbi David B. Starr, Hebrew College, presenting "'Light Unto the Jews':
Israel in the Minds of Diaspora Jews"
Dr. Bernard Steinberg, Harvard University, presenting "Hope in the Face of
Radical Uncertainty: Maimonides' Messianic Vision and Contemporary Israel"
Akiva Tor, Wexner Israel Fellow, Harvard University, presenting "Jewish
Values and the Jewish State"

Discounted parking is available to conference participants in the Seaport
Hotel's underground garage. Register early--space is limited.

Sponsored by The Adult Learning Collaborative: A Program of Combined Jewish
Philanthropies and Hebrew College, in partnership with JCRC of Greater
Boston and the Consulate General of Israel to New England

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3. The 7th Annual NUJLS National Conference
Friday, April 4th to Sunday April 6th!
Taking place at the University of California - Los Angeles
http://www.nujls2003.org/ - Registration, Tentative Schedule, Discounts on
Airlines

Mark your calenders! On April 4th, 2003, lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, intersexed, questioning and queer students from around the
world will descend on sunny and beautiful Los Angeles for the seventh annual
NUJLS Conference! This year's conference will include high-profile speakers,
great entertainment, group bonding activities, sharing of stories, exciting
learning and discussion sessions based on Jewish/LGBTIQQ issues, and festive
Shabbat meals and activities.

Previous conferences have included everything from creating Jewish
coming-out rituals to campus political organizing, from Shabbat singing to
nights on the town.  Whether you're partnered or single, newly out or been
out since birth, whether your Judaism is bagels and lox or you can read the
Torah upside-down, there's a comfortable place for Jews and Jews-by-choice
of every background.

The conference is organized by student leaders from the National Union of
Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Intersexed, Queer, and
Questioning Students in addition to students from local Los Angeles schools.
It will be taking place on the campus of the University of California, Los
Angeles at the Yitzhak Rabin Hillel Center for Jewish Student Life at UCLA.

The registration fee includes local housing in Los Angeles, kosher meals,
and all conference materials. The conference will start in the early
afternoon on Friday, April 4th, and will end mid-day on Sunday, April 6th.

So, escape the winter shivers in sunny Los Angeles and explore ritzy Rodeo
Drive, the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Ocean, and the night life of
West Hollywood. This years conference is going to be a blast!

The conference is being planned by a collective of people, but for
programming related questions, e-mail Jeff Lieberman at jeff at nujls2003.org,
or for logistical concerns, e-mail Adam Levy at adam at nujls2003.org.

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4.  hillel house is looking to hire resident staff person for JLLC
The search is on for a summer and Fall/Spring 03-04 resident staff (RA) for
the Jewish Living and Learning Community located on the top floor of the
Hillel House. Contact Susan for more information at
smoser at external.umass.edu. For info on the JLLC go to
www.umasshillel.org/jllc.htm

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5.  apply now to live at the JLLC for summer and/or fall
We are now accepting applications for living at the Jewish Living and
Learning Community located at Hillel House. For info and on-line application
go to www.umasshillel.org/jllc.htm

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6. “Kabbalah Music” CD Release Concert & Art Exhibit
Sisters Explore Jewish Mysticism through Music and Painting
laurawetzler.com   angelamilner.com
Photos, sound clips and graphics at above websites.

Laura Wetzler in “Kabbalah Music: Songs of the Jewish Mystics” Sunday, March
9, 3pm at The Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W.67th St., NYC. Tickets  $25. Call
Box Office:(212) 501-3330, Special Guests: Alicia Svigals, violin (of the
Klezmatics,) Amir Chehade & Robin Burdulis, mideast percussion; Scott
Wilson, kanun; Maurice Chedid, oud.  Set Design and Art Exhibit by Angela
Milner.
I
n conjunction, “Kabbalah Music: Encaustic Paintings by Angela Milner” The
Merkin Concert Hall Gallery, 129 W.67th St. NYC. March 9-April 1. Post
“Kabbalah Music” concert reception and art opening in gallery. Gallery hours
by appointment thereafter: (212) 307-1385.


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7. support israel and earn $ as an intern at UMass
Thanks to a generous grant from International Hillel, UMass is one of four
campuses selected to launch an amazing Israel leadership program for spring
semester 2003. We are looking for 12-15 student interns who have strong
leadership potential and a desire to build their program skills and
knowledge of Israel. We will meet approximately 8 times during the semester
for training and project implementation. Our goal is to work together to
promote Israel's image on campus. You can apply online at
www.umasshillel.org/israelinterns.htm

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8. Important volunteer Opportunities in Israel:
http://www.jafi.org.il/daily/vol.asp

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9. Summer and Fall 2003 Internships

The Consulate General of Israel to New England is looking for motivated,
responsible students with a knowledge of Israel. Knowledge of Hebrew is a
plus.

Internships are available in two different departments: Press and Media
Relations, and the Information Department. Students may apply for either
one. More information as well as applications can be found on our website
at: www.israelemb.org/boston/interns.html

We are now looking for students for the Summer and Fall 2003 internships.
Please note that interviews for Fall internships are conducted in the spring
so that students can be present for interviews. Fall applications will not
be accepted during the summer. The deadline for Summer and Fall applications
is March 31, 2003.

If you are interested in applying, please contact:

Allison Greenspan
Information Officer
Consulate General of Israel to New England
20 Park Plaza, Suite 1020
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 535-0208 tel
(617) 535-0255 fax
information at boston.mfa.gov.il
www.israelemb.org/boston









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