Jewish Electronic Calendar Issue #139

Tonight Oneg, co-sponsored by the 1^st year council, is a Zimria 9PM in John Jay Lounge. Bring your voices even the off key ones.

Ice scate with 1^st year council Saturday night 2/21. Meet at 7:30PM at the 116^th gate @Bway. Bring $11. No skill, balance or coordination is necessary. Bring a friend.

 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 inv ite all of you to join us for this historical event. A buffet will be served.

 David Broza, internationally acclaimed israeli singer/songwriter will perform on April 5^th at 7:30 PM as part of the Israel 50 Years & Beyond celebration. Tickets go on sale Monday in the Jewish Office. $10 w/CUID. Seats are limite d.

 Did you think last week's committee meeting was to eat Hewitt food? Is that why you didn't come? No No No we want your ideas to make Shabbat meals better! Come this Tues. 2/24 at 8:15PM. Bring complaints & suggestions. Contact Alison J oseph for more info.

 Join the Sephardic Club for a night of European chivalry & yeminite food. Join Dr. Mitchell Serels, Director of Sephardic community Activities Programs Tues. 2/24 7PM in 603 Hamilton as he discusses his experiences of being knighted by the Ki ng of Spain.

 The Israel Discussion Group will meet on Monday 2/27 at 7PM in 302 Fayerweather. The discussions will focus on a wide variety on cultural, social & political issues facing Israel. Call Rebecca (x35479) or Ariel (11172) for more info.

 It's getting closer. The 4 part conservative Judism seminar is starting in only 1 week. The dates are Mondays, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, & 4/6 at 6:30 PM. Come for serious discussion & serious food. Contact Alison Joseph for more info x31231.

 11-11 invites you to the upcoming, sure to be spectacular, PLURALISM SHABBATON! Jewnity is 3/5-7. Break barriers, meet new friends & celebrate difference. Sign up in the Jewish Office.

 Purim is coming watch out for upcoming holiday events.

 Stay here over Spring Break! Help build a home on 134^th street with Habitat for Humainty. For more infor, 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.

 Brandeis University's Conservative organization invites you to the "Pluralistic Judaism in Contemporary Society" Shabbaton 3/20-22 w/special guest Judith Hauptman, Prof. of Talmud at JTS. $15 - call Miriam (x35468)or Eliav (x11171) for details.

 The Taub Holocaust Museum Trip will take place om 3/21-3/22. Cost is $25. Call JO x45111 for more details.

 Oreo's pulled out a close victory over Hydrox in last Tuesday's "Great Cookie Challenge". Many favored the Oreo's claiming "They're just better" but, many clung to Hydrox stating "It's all about tradition, baby!" - Don't forget, Jewish Singled Ou t on March 24^th.

 If you interested in attending a concert of Jewish cantors singing Hebrew & Aramaic prayers, contact Angelique x44903. Rabbi Jennie Rosenn will be a facilitator of this Spring Urban New York program.

 Want to learn how to read torah? Then come to Mathilde Schechter Residence 8:30 Tues. 2/24. Classes will be taught by Ilan Glazer, a 9 year veteran Torah reader. Sponsored by Koach & JTS first-year class, but is open to all. Basic Hebr ew knowledge is necessary. For more info, contact Ilan Glazer at 870-5875.

 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 Shabb aton is only one week away!

Don't miss the new radio show, "Shofar Show Good". It features Jewish Music and shmoozing. You can get it on WBAR, Barnard College Radio, 97.8 FM or 1680 AM at 8-10 Friday Mornings. The DJ's are Michai Mazar and Yehuda Kurtzer,

 Anyone interested in attending the Washington Institute for Jewish Leadership & Values Conference, May 17-21, please contact the Jewish Office for more information. The conference includes meetings with top public policy officials, highlights of the 1998 AIPAC annual conference, & study of Jewish texts related to policy issues.

 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.

 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 artic les or stories on Jewish subjects this past year are encouraged to submit copies of their work for consideration. Deadline 3/15.

 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.< /P>

 SHABBAT TIMES:

Shabbat dinnertime: 6:50 p.m.

Morning Services:

Yavneh: 9:15 a.m.

Koach: 10:00 a.m.

Shabbat lunchtime: 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon services:

Koach: 4:50 p.m.

Women’s T’fillah: 4:35 p.m.

Yavneh: 5:00 p.m.

Havdalah: 6:20 p.m.