Shalom Princeton!
The Newsletter of the Center for Jewish Life/Hillel at Princeton University 
In This Issue
Chanukah 2007
Join Us At The CJL Fall Phonathon
Tiger Torah
Celebrate Shabbat With the CJL!
Looking for an Alternative Spring Break?
Modern Hebrew Studies in the Arab World
Rabbi Julie's Office Hours
Quick Links
 

Chanukah 2007

YOU'VE NEVER CELEBRATED LIKE THIS!

 

There's lots going on at the CJL to bring in the Festival of Lights...
 
Pick your way to celebrate!
 
 
 
TONIGHT!
DECEMBER 7, 2007
CHANUKAH SHABBAT DINNER
Join us for a special dairy Shabbat dinner, complete with latkes and other Chanukah treats!
 
Latkes and Sour Cream
 
Dinner will begin
PROMPTLY at 6:45PM!
Don't be late!
 
Tonight's Shabbat Times

Reform Services: 5:30PM
Conservative Services:
5:30PM
Orthodox Services: 4:20PM

 
 
 
 
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
DECEMBER 9, 2007 - 2:30-4:30pmChanukah - Kids
JGAP CHANUKAH CARNIVAL @ the CJL
A special Chanukah party for grad students and young professionals with small children, followed by candlelighting.  For more information, contact Keren.
 
 
THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JGAP (JEWISH GRADUATES AND PROFESSIONALS) OF PRINCETON AND THE CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
 
 
 
 
TUESDAY NIGHT                                    DECEMBER 11, 2007 - 10pm
CHANUKAH STUDY BREAK FOR FRESHMEN
 
Tie DyeWhen life gives you potatoes...Make latkes!

Freshmen are invited to a Chanukah study break hosted by the Class of 2011 Council.

Free t-shirts, tie dying, latkes, donuts, and so much more!

Meet us in the Frist Multipurpose Room (on the floor below the food court).

 

 

 
The winner of the raffle held at our Chanukah party this week at Triumph is:

Miriam Geronimus

Congratulations!  The prize is a $50 Amazon gift card.

 

Join Us At The CJL Fall Phonathon!

 Phone
 
SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 9,2007
4-10PM
@ The Helm Building - 330 Alexander Road

 

HELP US RAISE THE FUNDS TO MAKE ALL OF OUR GREAT PROGRAMS POSSIBLE!
 
 

One night only!  First timers to experienced callers; ALL are welcome.

Rides from the CJL to Helm Building available upon request for students at 3:45, 5:45 and 7:45pm. 

Sign on for any or all of the 3 two-hour shifts!  Come early...it's fun!

Students will be paid $10/hour

 

Dinner and refreshments will be served.  

Questions?  Want to RSVP?  Please e-mail Polly Strauss or call 8-0346.

 

Last minute calls for rides or directions should be made to (609) 240-9352.

Just in Time for Shabbat...TigerTorah!

Hebrew Sweatshirt 
Get into the Shabbat mood...check out Rabbi Julie's weekly Dvar Torah (Jewish teaching) on YouTube each week!
 
This Week:
Celebrate Shabbat with the CJL!
 
Shabbat!

Host a Shabbat Meal in Your Dorm or Eating Club!

How would you like to share Shabbat with friends on your floor or in your Eating Club? The CJL will select a few individuals to do just that.

E-mail Rebecca for more information.

 
Turn Saturday Into Shabbat!
Join the Shabbat Committee for the NEW Shabbat lunch!  Better food AND better atmosphere!  Every week, beginning at noon.
 

Registration for Hillel's Alternative Spring Break Trip is NOW OPEN!

 

raftersThe CJL is sending a group of students to New Orleans to help with rebuilding efforts. The trip is scheduled for March 16-23, & fees are heavily subsidized by the CJL.

 

Click here for more information!

Questions?  Contact Rebecca.
 
Click here to register!

Curious about Modern Hebrew Studies in the Arab World?Alef Bet
Prof. Alotibi Suleiman from the University of Riyadh will speak in Hebrew:

 

Modern Hebrew Studies at Riyadh University in Saudi Arabia.

Friday, December 7 at 12:00 pm in 023 Robertson Hall.
Sponsored by the Department of Near Eastern Studies & Program in Judaic Studies
Rabbi Julie's Office HoursCoffee
 
 
Mondays
4:00-5:30pm at the CJL
 
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm at Cafe Viv
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