CHAI WEEK 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Reality in Sderot, Israel: Living Under Fire
Photojournalist Noam Bedein will recount his experiences of working in the town of Sderot, an Israeli town near the border with the Gaza Strip. Campus Center 210 (next to the Anderson Forum).
Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Dancing with the Stars (of David!)
Come learn traditional Israeli folk dance and request your favorite modern grooves. Led by instructor Rachel Arcus. Kosher refreshments will be served. Pomeroy Living Room.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm. An Old Faith in the New World: American Judaism Backwards and Forwards
Leading scholar, Dr. Jonathan Sarna of Brandeis University, will present his lecture on American Jewish history. Kosher refreshments will be served. Library Lecture Room.
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 7:30 pm. Daniel Ayalon, Former Israeli Ambassador
Daniel Ayalon served as the Israeli ambassador to the United States from July 2002 to November 2006. He completed extensive work in developing the Roadmap to Peace and contributed greatly in opening up communication between countries. Collins Cinema.
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Challah for Hunger: Changing the World One Loaf at a Time
Join Hillel and STAND as we raise money for Darfur relief by baking traditional bread for Shabbat! Proceeds from the sale will go to national Challah for Hunger and the organization it supports, the American Jewish World Service Emergency Appeal for Darfur. Hillel Lounge, 3rd Floor Billings.
Friday, February 29, 2008. Peaceful Shabbat
Wrap up Chai Week peacefully with a quiet Shabbat led by Maya Dolgin. Services at 5:30, Dinner at 7:00. Hillel Lounge.
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