Shalom Princeton! )
The Center for Jewish Life's Weekly Newsletter February 4, 2007
IN THIS ISSUE
  • Chocolate Fondue Night
  • The CJL & You: Perfect Together!
  • Thirsty Thursdays
  • The Inside Scoop
  • Holla for Challah!
  • Spring in Spain
  • Graduate Student Shabbat
  • Summer Already?
  • Rabbi Julie's Office Hours
  • Chocolate Fondue Night

    Tu B'Shevat Chocolate Fondue Night Tuesday, 2/6, 9:30-11pm Murray-Dodge Cafe (basement of Murray-Dodge)

    Come celebrate and learn about the Jewish equivalent of Arbor Day with traditional fruits, chocolate fondue, and other desserts.

    Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life and The Center for Jewish Life/Hillel. All are welcome!

    The CJL & You: Perfect Together!

    Interested in serving on the Program Committee or finding out what "PIPAC" really stands for? What great timing!

    On Wednesday from 5-7 p.m., the CJL will be hosting its first ever Jewish Student Activities fair!

    Students can take a dinner break from bickering and swing by the CJL to learn more about the various affiliate organizations and the committees that organize and plan CJL-sponsored events.

    Just a few of the committies that will be represented at the Fair include: Programming Committee, Shabbat Committee, Recruitment Committee, Tzedek Committee. Can't find your niche? This is a great time to talk to someone about what you would like to see!

    See you there!

    Thirsty Thursdays

    It's the first week back, so take a break from Bicker and shopping for classes!

    Thursday 2/8, 1-4pm.

    Come join Kim, JCSC Fellow, at Cafe Viv and enjoy some FREE drinks, smoothies and desserts courtesy of the Center for Jewish Life.

    All are welcome to stop by, eat free food, and take a quick break!

    If you can't make this time, contact Kim at kkushner@princeton.edu and she will take you for drinks and desserts for free during a date and time that works best for you.

    The Inside Scoop

    This weekly one-hour class will look at the meaning behind the Shabbat prayers and rituals and provide concrete how-to-participate instructions.

    This is a great time to stop in and learn - even if you haven't come before.

    Designed for students who want to know why we do what we do and say what we say.

    All are welcome. Free ice cream will be served. Fridays, 4:30 p.m. Held in the TV Lounge.

    Taught by Rabbi Julie Roth.

    Holla for Challah!
    Challah

    Celebrate the first Shabbat of the semester a little early with some challah and grape juice!

    Find Kim, JCSC Fellow, at the CJL, to learn more about upcoming events going on at the CJL, and stop by to say hello.

    Friday, 2/9 12:30-3pm

    Spring in Spain

    Muslim and Jewish students are often shocked to learn how much their religious traditions have in common. Come to this program and be eligible to join us on an exciting spring break trip to "Golden Age" Spain.

    Come to a groundbreaking workshop with award- winning "Abraham's Vision" on February 13, from 6-10 p.m. to explore the current state of Muslim-Jewish relations.

    If you are interested in being a part of this program, please indicate your interest in an e-mail to Rabbi Julie Roth at julroth@princeton.edu

    Please include your name, age, class/year and major, as well as your telephone number, e-mail and address. You will be contacted shortly with confirmed program dates and an application to complete.

    Graduate Student Shabbat

    Friday February 16th at 7 p.m., Lawrence Apartments Community Room

    Every month, the CJL plans a fun and delicious Graduate Student and Young Professionals Shabbat. For the month of February, Aaron Strauss has volunteered his hospitality.

    ALL Graduate Students/Young Professionals are welcome to attend.

    Please email Kim Kushner, JCSC Fellow, at kkushner@princeton.edu to RSVP no later than Monday, February 12th

    Summer Already?

    It's 15 degrees out! Obviously it is time to think about summer plans!

    Look for a special Shalom Princeton coming to an inbox near you this week.

    Summer internships, jobs, travel and more!

    Rabbi Julie's Office Hours

    Got a question? Need some advice? Just want to say hi? Rabbi Julie has office hours just for you!

    Mondays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. @ the CJL and Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. @ Cafe Viv.

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    phone: (609) 258-3635