Jewish Electronic Calendar Issue #136

Don’t miss today’s Oneg Shabbat. 9:15 pm, in the John Jay lounge, Tel Aviv University Arava delegates will be speaking.

Please join us for a screening of "A Healthy Baby Girl" Sunday 2/1 at 7:00pm in 304 Barnard Hall. A discussion on Women’s health, environmental activism, Jewish values in action, the art of filmmaking etc. with the director will follow.

Attention all first-years. Please come to the First Year Council’s 1^st meeting of the semester Mon. 8-9pm in 401 Hamilton. All are welcome.

 JTS students—want to get involved with the JSU? Come to a town hall meeting with the JSU president and discuss ways to enhance JTS student’s involvement of the JSU in Matilde Schecter Monday 9pm.

 Changes are taking place within the JSU structure. Be part of it. 5 new planning groups are being assembled to create new programs dealing with social activities, Israel programs, cultural & education programs, religious life & community service & adapt current JSU activities for the entire community. Come to a special meeting Tuesday 8:30pm in 602 Hamilton to hear the details. This is a chance to get involved bring a friend.

Please remember that Judaic Studies & Beit Midrash classes are beginning. Our Rabbis will be teaching the following classes: Rabbi Jennie Rosenn will teach Modern Jewish Philosophy on Wednesdays 5-6:15pm & Introduction to Judai sm on Tuesdays 5-6:15pm. Rabbi Charles Sheer will teach Women in Judaism Wednesdays 7-8pm, Talmud (co-ed) Mondays 4:30-5:45pm & Weekly Torah Portion 12-1:15pm. Register in the Jewish Office.

A Call to Action: Jewish Students Respond to Sweatshops. A half-day forum on Sweatshops in NYC will be held on Friday, 2/6 at 10am in Sulzberger Parlor at Barnard. The program includes Jewish text study, a historical perspective on Jews and Sweatshops, a panel of leading grass roots organizers and a plan for action. Respond to the Jewish mandate to fight oppression! Call the Jewish Office for more information.

Save the Date: The Jewish Collegiate Festival of the Performing Arts will be on February 15^th. Tickets will be on sale the second week in February. Anyone willing to volunteer to help out on the day of the festival please contact Rebecca Hoffman or Emily Gyenes. Food will be served.

The Yale Model Israeli Knesset is Feb. 19-22^nd. Meet other Jewish college students from all over the country, debate, socialize & hear David Broza in concert. Cost is $50. Contact Marisa Savitzky to sign up.

After 48 years of service, Rabbi Kret is retiring from the Old Broadway Synagogue. You are invited to a luncheon honoring Rabbi & Mrs. Krets on 3/1 at the Village Crown, 96 Third Avenue at 1:00 pm. Reservations cost $36 seating are limited. Further information is available in the Jewish Office or call Old Broadway.

We’re beginning this semester’s Intramural Volleyball season. There are men’s, women’s and co-ed teams. For more information, contact Bayla Maza @brm14. Specify name, school, phone # & when you’d like to play.

The Jewish Meditation group meets Fridays 4pm in 511 Hamilton. All are welcome. No previous meditation experience necessary.

Wednesday Night Learning every Wednesday at 8:30PM in Earl Hall. For a partner, contact Natalie Stein.

Entries are now being accepted for the 1998 JDC Smolar Student Journalism Award – a cash prize of $1,000 – presented to the Jewish student whose published article or story best fosters the understanding of world Jewry. Students who have had articles or stories on Jewish subjects this past year are encouraged to submit copies of their work for consideration.

Looking for work? Positions available in the Hartley Kosher Deli. Contact Chaya Baskin at the deli voicemail x47711.

Part time help is needed in the Jewish Office. Flexible hours are available.

Israeli dancing every Monday evening from 7:30-11:30 PM.

The Jewish Office has listings posted on the bulletin board for Israel study, internships, job opportunities, travel, etc. Come by & check them out.

Complimentary issues of The Jewish Week are available at the Jewish Office.

Earl Hall would like to remind students that the building closes at 11 PM. Please cooperate.

If you are a new student, have a room, phone, or e-mail change or would like to receive weekly announcements, please fill out a JSU card in the Jewish Office. We now have ~1600 students in our database & want you to be a part of the JSU too.

SHABBAT TIMES:

 Shabbat dinnertime: 6:25 p.m.

 Morning Services:

Yavneh: 9:15 a.m.

 Shabbat lunchtime: 12:30 p.m.

 Afternoon services:

Koach: 4:30 p.m.

Women’s T’fillah: 4:15 p.m.

Yavneh: 4:40 p.m.

Havdalah: 5:56 p.m.