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    Jewish Electronic Calendar Issue #163

    Serving the Jewish Community of Columbia University in New York, NY

    Friday, April 30th - 14 Iyar 5759

    Friday:
    Candlelighting: 7:32 pm
    Mincha:
    Yavneh: 7:35 pm in the Earl Hall auditorium
    KOACH: 7:25 pm in 312 Math
    KESHER: 6:15 pm in the Schiff room of Earl Hall


    FRIDAY

    Is Women's Tefillah just a fad? What's the deal? Come discuss it tonight at 10 pm in John Jay Lounge. Sponsored by Yavneh, Women's Tefillah and the Oneg Committee.

    This Shabbat, Women all over the world will be teaching their communities as part of the first annual Shabbat T'lamdeini, sponsored by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance. Here at Columbia & Barnard we will show our support of these women by inviting our own women -of all denominations- to teach. Women in Yavneh, Koach, Kesher, Women's Tefillah, Shabbat meals, and the Oneg will present Torah discussions & studies. Join us for this unique Shabbat of learning, leadership, and community. Contact Ilana Garber at x31101.


    SATURDAY

    Join Bikkur Cholim, visiting the sick at 5 pm. Meet in front of Ramat Orah, on 110th street near Broadway. Contact Matt Jacobs x32057 or Talia Swartz x31452.

    Come to the Koach Shuir for Shabbat T'lamdeini, Halacha & Egalitarianism 6pm, Schiff Room, Earl Hall.


    SUNDAY

    Come to a discussion with Riv-Ellen Prell about stereotypes of Jewish women and relations between Jewish men and women in 522C Kent Hall at 1:00 pm. Riv-Ellen Prell, an anthropologist, is Professor of American Studies at the University of Minnesota and an adjunct faculty member of Jewish Studies and Women's Studies. Sponsored by the Columbia Jewish Feminists. For more info about the program or about the group, e-mail Jennifer Leiberman at JML96.


    WEDNESDAY

    Havurah Study Break. 10pm Wallach Lounge.


    NEXT SHABBAT

    Yavneh Dinner.


    OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

    ATTENTION SENIORS! COME TO THE ANNUAL SENIOR DINNER, Thursday May 13. Sign up in the Jewish Office. COST TBA.

    If you are interested in being the head of the new Social Committee, please contact Miriam Benor at mab127 ASAP or stop by the Jewish Office for more info.

    Ready for the Summer? Ready for Simchat Torah? Planning is already begun for the BIGGEST BLAST ON CAMPUS which will take place on the THIRD WEEK OF SCHOOL. Anyone interested in helping plan this great event please contact Aliza Ganz x35480 or Justin Lappen x36260.

    Rabbi Sheer is looking to hire a Mashgiach to oversee the kosher dining plan at Barnard for next semester. The individual must be knowledgeable of the laws of kashrut and observe the Sabbath according to halachah Jewish law. Free meals & a nice stipend. Contact Rabbi Sheer as soon as possible.

    The Hartley Kosher Deli will be closing this Monday, May 3. Don't forget to finish all the money on your meal card! Come in on Monday for great sales and a chance to say good-bye to Aaron Gropper, George Forman Grill spokesman.

    There are brand new T-shirts & sweatshirts available for sale with Columbia University in Hebrew & English. Come to the Jewish Office.

    Are you looking for work experience in healthcare, publishing, business, or law? Do you want to spend the summer at camp? Fridays working at the Jewish Museum? Next year fighting for social justice, working in Israel or lobbying Congress? Come by the Jewish Office and check out the large array of jobs & internship opportunities!

    One of this century's great Jewish writers Aron Appelfeld is interested in dialoguing with students! Chat with him about Hebrew literature, the Holocaust, the art of writing, or whatever is on your mind. Check out: Jewishheritage.com

    Virtual Jerusalem is looking to hire 5 students to work during the NYC Israel Day Parade on May, 9, 1999. Pay is approximately $50 to each student for around 4 - 5 hours of work (11am to 3 or 4pm). Contact: Lynne Lachman Cohen, Virtual Jerusalem, Email: lynne@vcimail.com Phone: 212-206-9058 x147

    Shabbat Night
    Shabbat dinner: 9:00 pm in Hewitt.

    Shabbat Morning
    Yavneh services: 9:15 am in the Auditorium.
    Koach services : 10:00 in the Dodge Room.

    Shabbat Afternoon
    Shabbat Lunch: 12:30 pm in Hewitt.

    WTG services: 7:05 pm
    Koach services: 7:05 pm
    Yavneh services: 7:15 pm

    Havdalah: 8:37 pm


    Shabbat Shalom!
    Scott Susser

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    Copyright © 1999 Scott Susser, email: sas104@columbia.edu.

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