Fall 2022, Week 4
WFU Jewish Life & Hillel September 12, 2022 One month down in the semester already!
Readherefor the policy of religious holidays and missing class!
MayWay Shabbat
Friday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 pm, Hillel Lounge, Collins A001
We love being with y'all AND having dumplings for Shabbat dinner!
Kol Yisrael
Kol Yisrael: pluralism is a six-week learning cohort about the big questions facing contemporary Israel(is). Together we'll spark meaningful discussions about why Israelis who disagree with each other have compelling reasons to do so. Students will receive a $150 stipend upon completion of the cohort. The registration link is:Kol Yisrael Pluralism application
Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) JLF provides a semester of intellectual and experiential cohort learning for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism. This semester we are offering "Life's Big Questions." We help you explore the tradition on your own terms, Jewishly. Thursdays at 6 pm with dinner.
$180 stipend upon completion of the series. JLF Application is here.
Enjoy the Hillel Lounge!
The Hillel lounge is a great place to study, relax, grab snacks, hangout with friends, and more!
Where is it?
Collins Basement! Room A001
- Enter through the back door (across from the basketball courts, or down the stairwell on your right when entering Collins’ front entrance)
Renovations in progress! Check out our NEW couch and beanbag chairs! Even more updates coming soon:)
and...How I dealt with trolls...
when I ran for congress!”
RSVP & Attend for Loot Link Credit https://wfu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8124120
Co-Sponsors: WFU Jewish Life, Rosenblatt Family Hillel at WFU, Program for Leadership & Character, Office of the Chaplain, Middle East & South Asia Studies Program (MESAS), AEPi, School of Divinity, WFU Chapel, Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), Women's Center, Student Activity Fee (SAF), Chabad, Department for the Study of Religions, Temple Emanuel, Winston-Salem United Jewish Appeal (UJA), and Greensboro Jewish Federation.
Global Food Tabling Station The upcoming GFTS will be sponsored by our WFU Hillel!
Join us Wed, September 21, 11:30 - 1:30 pm in the PIT. For Rosh Hashanah's Tabling session, WFU Hillel is hosting and we will have Kosher Brisket and Honey Cake.
Contact Ally Wto volunteer to serve the food, talk about your Jewish experiences on campus, share about Hillel, or explain about Rosh Hashanah to the people who come to the GFTS table.
High Holidays offerings are on & off campus. Click on links below
Services organized by WFU Hillel. 3 pm on Rosh Hashana Day 1, and at 3 pm Yom Kippur day in Davis Chapel, followed by Break-the-Fast at 6 pm in the Hillel Lounge.
Services and meals at WFU Chabad(most days & evenings)
Services at Temple Emanuel (Reform) (arranging carpools)
Services at Beth David Synagogue (in Greensboro- Conservative) (contact their office and bring your student id)
Let us know if you need a ride to a local shul, or if you can provide a ride. Contact Andrew, Hillel Education & Religious Chair, or Gail.
Readherefor the policy of religious holidays and missing class!
AEPi, Jewishly-rooted fraternity Alex Lambert, Student President
Chabad @ WFU. 121 Idlewilde Dr Rabbi Levi& Shaina Gurevitz, Chabad Braden Strackman, Student President
Delicious Shabbat dinner every Friday at 7 pm
Chabad High Holiday Schedule here.
Temple Emanuel, W-S Rabbi Charlie. Infohereand here.
L'Dor V'Dor Maven. Bobby Stern
Students welcome anytime!
High Holiday Schedule
WFU students - free with IDs
Please RSVP for meals
Calendars
WFU Jewish Life and Hillel Events Calendar here
Jewish Holiday Calendar for 2022here Interfaith Calendar for 2022here Unique & Special September 2022 Holidays here
WFU Global Food Committee (GFC)
WFU Global Food Committee (GFC) & Food Collaboration Committee (FCC) share our diverse cultural and religious holidays, celebrations, and heritages as expressed through food.
(Founded by WFU Jewish Life & Hillel in 2014)
Click here for a quick, easy, and kosher pomegranate guacamole recipe!
GFC is collaboration between the Global Food Committee of the Office of the Chaplain, the Food Collaboration Committee, Harvest Table Culinary Group, and 21 different offices/ departments/ student groups.
Other Community Events & News
Temple Emanuel is Hiring!
Temple Emanuel Religious School is looking for a Pre-K teacher’s assistant! Please send Becky DePalma a resume and cover letter if interested! (Compensation depends on experience level)
Must: be patient with 3 & 4 year-old children; guide students in activities safely; follow
Religious School Culture Covenant
Temple Emanuel Religious school is also looking for a teen Madrichim for the upcoming school year! Please apply here to help! Applications open for 8th - 12th graders (If you are a returning madrich/a, please fill out this form!)
JELF LOAN Apply by September 30
JELF provides no interest loans to Jewish students who demonstrate need for their higher education, which includes undergrad, graduate, vocational or technical school. Apply at https://jelf.org/
Pizza with The Police!
Come by Zick’s on September 14 between 11:30a-12:30p for some free pizza and a chance to chat with your University Police!
Religion in Healthcare Aamir Hussain, MD. September 21, 7 pm
Remembering The Queen
Click here to read an article written by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency regarding the late Queen and her everlasting impact.
Wellbeing Coaching Program
The Office of Wellbeing is NOW enrolling for their Wellbeing Coaching Program, a free opportunity for students, staff, and faculty!
Work one-on-one with a certified coach to identify health and goals. Then, co-create a plan to achieve them!
-Sessions are bi-weekly for the semester or on a drop-in basis (various times available). Begins the weeks of 9/12 and 9/19 (virtual and in-person options available. )
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is excited to invite you to the Fall 2022 WFU Faculty and Staff Affinity Experience Everyone is welcome, member or ally!
Purpose:
1. Hold community space for underrepresented faculty and staff within our community
2. Link underrepresented faculty, staff, and allies to affinity groups and resources on campus
3. Create a sense of belonging and community among underrepresented faculty and staff
Want to join us? Please complete thisregistration.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting virtual “Inclusive Excellence for Leaders” workshops for student and department leaders.
Intended for leaders and those responsible for leading diversity, inclusion, and equity within their organizations/departments using R.I.D.E framework.
Register here for faculty/staff and herefor students! (You will receive an email confirmation as well as link for workshop)
The United States marks the 21st anniversary of the terror attack that took place on September 11, 2001. We honor the men and women who lost their lives twenty-one years ago,
and those still affected by this tragedy.
Click here to read an article by NPR news regarding its 21st anniversary.
Mantra for the Week
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