Need a place for Yom Kippur Services?

We have got you covered for all of your Yom Kippur needs. We have been cordially invited by the local synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel, to attend all of their services free of charge. If anyone is interested in going here is the schedule:

Wednesday, October 8th 7:30pm Kol Nidre Service (7:00)
Thursday, October 9th 9:30am Yom Kippur Morning Service (9:00)
Thursday, October 9th 1:30pm Yom Kippur Family Service
Thursday, October 9th 3:00pm Service of Restorative Prayer and Healing
Thursday, October 9th 4:00pm Afternoon Service, Yzkor & Ne'ilah (break the fast will be after Ne'ilah)*** (3:45)

The times in parentheses next to each service are the times we will be meeting at the Shalom Center (102 Highland Dr. across from the ridge) for transportation down to the services. If you require transportation please let us know ASAP so that we can have enough room to get everyone down there. To RSVP for transportation or for any other questions please email us at Hillelwwu@gmail.com (note: If no one RSVPs then there will be no body to give you a ride at the Shalom center. Services without pickup times have no arranged transportation...but if you wish, they are very easy to get to via bus.

Finally, If you are driving yourself to these services the services will be at The Leopold which is located at 1224 Cornwall Ave.

OFFICIAL FALL SCHEDULE!!!

What is it exactly that we do at Hillel, well here is what we plan to do this quarter:

TUESDAY 10/7- Falafel and Movie Night (SC)

Falafel? What? Where? Come and Snack on one of Israel's greatest natural resources (at least it felt like it grew on trees while I was in Israel). While you are stuffing your face with delicious food, we will be having our annual showing of everyone's favorite Israeli movie....Walk On Water.

TUESDAY 10/14- CRASH COURSE IN HEBREW

Plan on going on Birthright soon? Want to impress your friends with a little hebrew? Just want to learn a little hebrew for fun? We will have a professional Hebrew teacher come to Hillel to teach us some basic Hebrew. Snacks will be provided.

F 10/17- Shabbat Dinner (SC)

Interactive Shabbat Dinner? Who has ever heard of such a thing, OY VEY what a Shanda! Learn to cook easy versions of Shabbat Dinner favorites.

T 10/21- Night out on Bellingham (Meet at Shalom Center)

Join Hillel for a night out. We will be starting out at the shalom center with some snacks, then we will take the bus downtown to go bowling, after bowling a few frames, we will end at the Cobra Lounge Hookah Bar. You might ask, "isn't that going to be really expensive for me, the average Western Student?"...don't worry, the only thing you need to pay ...is close attention to when the event is going to take place. (BRING SOCKS SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY ANY)

T 10/28- TBA

T 11/4- Kristallnacht Program (SC)

Hillel will be meeting this evening to learn about and hold discussion on the topic of Kristallnacht. We will be having a guest speaker come to talk to us about the events that occured in Europe during Kristallnacht and how we can prevent them from ever happening again.

F 11/7- Shabbat Dinner (SC)

FREE SHABBAT DINNER!!!! this dinner will take place at the home of one of our generous board members. Enjoy a nice homecooked meal with all of your jewish friends. Please RSVP via facebook.

T 11/11- Jewish Jeopardy and Ice Cream Social (SC)

Join Quizmaster/Hillel President Max Stahlberg for a game of Jewish Jeopardy and and ice cream treats. There will be prizes for the team that wins...and ofcourse prizes for those who don't. Bring your competitive spirit and your thinking cap.

T 11/18- TBA

T 11/25- Interfaith Dinner with MSA and LSM (SC)

Join Hillel, the Muslim Student Association, the Luthern Student Ministries, the Bahai Student Association, and any other religious group for the second annual Interfaith dinner. Dinner will be potluck style with dishes from many cuisines. Please keep any dishes halal/kosher style (i.e. no pork, no shellfish, no meat mixed with dairy).

T 12/2- Hanukah Party (SC)

Every Jew's favorite holiday is here, we will be having our infamous white elephant gift exchange as well as latkes, and other fried treats. Did you think I would forget to mention that we will be having some intense games of Dreidel?

F 12/5- End of Quarter Shabbat (SC)

Hang out with your favorite jews on campus one last time before you leave for break. don't forget, we will will have our famous going away gift bags stuffed with lots of goodies.

WELCOME TO HILLEL FALL QUARTER 08

Shalom,

I want to welcome all of the new Jewish freshman on campus to their first quarter away from home; furthermore, I want to welcome back all returning students. I hope that your quarter is off to a good start and that your classes are going well. I just wanted to keep everybody updated with all of the necessary information regarding Hillel in the next few weeks.

First things first, this friday evening we will be hosting a shabbat dinner at 7:30pm at the Shalom Center. the shalom center is located at 102 Highland which is just up the street from the library, and just across the street from the ridgeway dorms. Doors will open at 7:00pm. I do ask that you please RSVP for this event so that we can prepare enough food for everyone that is coming.

Second, High Holydays are approaching very quickly. If you need a place to go for services please contact us right away for more information. Congregation Beth Israel, the local synagogue, has graciously invited us to their services at no charge. Transportation will be arranged if necessary. Again high holydays start this monday evening, so please let us know ASAP if you plan on attending.

Third, We have been asked if any Jewish students on Western's campus would like to volunteer at the annual Pacific Northwest AIPAC dinner in exchange for free access to the dinner and the speakers. If you would like more information about this opportunity please let me know right away. The event will take place on the evening of October 5th.

Finally, Keep your eyes peeled for several upcoming events. The Pacific Northwest Retreat for all of the Hillel's across the region. It is a weekend retreat down at Camp Solomon Schecter just outside of Olympia, Washington that is a total blast. Also this Tuesday we will be hosting a Rosh Hashanah "Sweet Fest," Join us in devouring down tons of sweets in honor of the sweet new year. Also watch for the next posting that will have our complete fall quarter line up.

If you have any questions or you have a jewish related need feel free to reach me by email at Hillelwwu@gmail.com

L'shana Tova and Shabbat Shalom,

Max Stahlberg
President, Hillel of Western Washington University

See you next year!

Hillel will not have meetings this summer, but please join us on Tuesday, September 23rd for our Beginning of the Year BBQ. More details will be posted in the coming months!

Best wishes for our 2008 graduates: Adam Levine, Rachel Hansen and Anna Talvi.

See you in September!
Hillel of WWU

End of Year BBQ, other announcements

It has truly been an exciting year for Hillel of WWU. Thank you to student leaders, partnering clubs, the community board, and most importantly those of you who attend our events! It wouldn't be possible without you!

Our last event of the quarter will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd at Boulevard Park. We will be having a BBQ complete with games and other activities. There is public transportation that goes right by the park, and we will also be offering carpools from Shalom Center which will meet at 7:00. Vegetarian options will be available. Bring a friend!

Next year we have exciting programs in the works, including bi-monthly Shabbat dinners at the Shalom Center and an interfaith group called "Cafe Shalom" on select Monday evenings throughout the year. Keep checking the blog over the summer for more updates!

Have a wonderful summer,
Anna

Thank You

Thank you to everybody who made Holocaust Remembrance Week and Israel @ 60 Week a success. Hillel continues to strive to bring new and dynamic programming to both Bellingham's Jewish community and Western Washington University's campus community. Without your support this would never have been possible.

Thank you:
Max Stahlberg
Anna Talvi
Adam Levine
Galit Oren
Rani Shakh
The Stahlberg Family
The Jaffe Family
The Schwartz Family
Celt Schira
Marcia Lippman
Steve Globerman
Ayal Levi
Rabbi Cindy Enger
Reverend Chris Berry
Dr. Ray Wolpow
STAND of WWU
WWU Lutheran Student Movement
Hillel of WWU
Associated Students of WWU
University Dining Services
Shalom Center
Everybody who somehow dedicated time to this project (if we have forgotten to name you, please email!)

Thank you,
Hillel of WWU

FALAFEL FEED TOMORROW!

Israel is 60, and to finish off two weeks packed with events on campus, we are very excited to be hosting our FALAFEL FEED!

$5.00 admission will get you a trip to our fantastic falafel buffet, where we will be serving falafel sandwiches, three different types of Israeli salads and an assortment of beverages. Dance the night away to Israeli hits and participate in a drawing for prizes!

This event is being held TOMORROW: Thursday, May 8th from 7:00-10:00 in the MAC Gym in the Wade King Recreation Center. This is open to the public.

B'Shalom,
Anna