Jewish Electronic Calendar Issue #138

All are invited to tonight’s Oneg Shabbat, co-sponsored by RJC. 9:00 pm, in the John Jay lounge, Rabbi Arnold Jacob Wolf will be speaking on Religious Pluralism in Israel.

Come to a Carlebach-style Melavah Malka (post Shabbat celebration) sponsored by Ramat Orah, the Carlebach Shul, KOE & the JSU. 8:30PM Sat. night at Ramat Orah @110^th St.

You are invited to the dedication of the first Torah of the Columbia Jewish community Sunday 2/22 at 3 PM in Low Rotunda. 75 student leaders of the JSU, as well as alumni and faculty will be honored by having a letter written in the Torah. We invite al l of you to join us for this historical event. A buffet will be served after the gathering & for caterering purposes RSVP’s to the Jewish Office are a must.

The Religious Life Steering Committee invites you to join us & have a real impact on Columbia’s religious environment. We will discuss Purim, intergroup issues, & future programs. Monday 2/16 8:30PM, 511 Kent.

Want to learn how to read torah? Then come to Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall (120^th b/w Amsterdam & Morningside from 8:30-10:00) Tues. 2/17. Classes will last ~8 sessions. Ilan Glazer, a nine-year veteran Torah reader will teach. Spon sored by Koach & JTS first-year class, but is open to all. Basic Hebrew knowledge is necessary. For more info, contact Ilan Glazer.

Take the cookie challenge & vote for your favorite. Oreo or Hydrox? Find out who wins during Human Bingo. Tuesday, 2/17 in John Jay, 9PM. Watch out for Jewish Singled Out coming in March.

Do you wait until 4:59 on Wednesday to sign up for Shabbat meals? Do you hate eating at Spewitt/Jewitt/ Hewitt? If you have complaints &/or suggestions about how Shabbat meals could be run, contact Alison Joseph at or just come to the compl aints/suggestions meeting on Tues. 2/17 at 8:30.

Come to a six part lecture series on Wednesday nights at Ramath Orah. Classes begin on Wednesday, 2/18 at 550 W. 110^th St. Sponsored by Edah, 880-1492. No charge. Speakers include: Dr. Dov Frimmer, member of the Ne’man commission & Rabbi Saul Berman, the director of Edah.

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.

Do you have extra meals and points? Afraid that they’ll go to waste? Donate them to sponsor the meals for developmentally disabled adults at our Yachad Shabbaton. See Ari Schrage or Sari Weinberger for details. And save the date! The Yachad Shabbaton i s only two weeks away!

Save the dates- the first ever Conservative Judaism dinner series Monday nights; 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, & 4/6. Serious discussion, even more serious food; this is no pizza event. Watch for more information.

JEWNITY IS COMING!!!!! March 5-7. Watch for details about signing up.

Stay here over Spring Break! Help build a home on 134^th street with Habitat for Humainty. For more info, ask Susan Field or Lisa in the Baptist Office.

Interested in an Alternative Spring Break? Join Interfaith Rebuilding Partnership & spend 7 days in Summerton, South Carolina, March 14-21, working to rebuild the Prayer House Mission. The trip is coordinated by Tim McCarthy, and sponsored by Commu nity Impact. For more info, call CI x42617.

Koach wants to make sure that you have a place to go for Shabbat dinner. If you would like to attend or host a meal, please sign up in the Jewish Office by Wednesdays or speak to Rachel Grundfast.

After 48 years of service, Rabbi Kret has retired 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.

The Jewish Meditation group meets Fridays 4pm in 901 IAB. 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.

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.

SHABBAT TIMES:

Shabbat dinnertime: 6:40 p.m.

Morning Services:

Yavneh: 9:15 a.m.

Women’s T’fillah: 9:30 a.m.

Shabbat lunchtime: 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon services:

Koach: 4:40 p.m.

Women’s T’fillah: 4:25 p.m.

Yavneh: 4:50 p.m.

Havdalah: 6:12 p.m.