High Holidays are right around the corner so don’t forget to book your seat at the table for any and all meals. Don’t think too long and hard the deadline is Friday, Sept 3 at noon. Visit our website for a full schedule of High Holidays.
Aug27
Interested in romance? Travel? The prospect of world peace? All this – and more – awaits at the Program of Judaic Studies, whose varied roster of fall courses is sure to arouse your curiosity, tickle your imagination and challenge your intellect. Take a look at what’s being offered this term or drop by 2142 G Street for a chat with the program’s director, Jenna Weissman Joselit.
Aug18
Rising GW Senior Samantha Shabman was featured this week in a JTA article highlighting Israel issues on campus. Her inspiring comments highlighted her hopes for the year, as she serves as GW’s masa Israel Campus Representative. In this role, Sam looks forward to helping GW students find the right Israel opportunity for their needs – whether through an abroad experience, post-college option, or summer program. To learn more and find the Israel option that makes sense for you, e-mail Sam at sshabman@gwmail.gwu.edu.
Although Winter Break may feel like a distant dream, registration for GW’s Taglit-Birthright Israel trip is closer than you think. Sign-up today to receive a registration reminder to ensure you don’t miss your opportunity to engage in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Early registration for those who have applied in the past but did not go opens September 13th at 12pm. All others are welcome to begin registering on September 14th at 10am.
Aug2
Whether you are a professional graphic design star or love to simply tool around with PhotoShop – we need you. GW Hillel is seeking help in creating a new logo & brand for an upcoming engagement initiative to debut this Fall. E-mail Adena for more info.
23rd and H is hopping with DC heat, summer solitude, and the buzz of new staff. New Executive Director Rabbi Yoni and myself – Adena, Assistant Director – are enjoying getting our feet wet in the waters of GW campus life. From educating ourselves on service learning visions at GW with new Civic Engagement Director Amy Cohen & her crew (#GWService) to lovely lunches with our fine new friends at the Multicultural Student Service Center, we’re learning the lay of the land in preparation for the return of students to the streets of Foggy Bottom…
Our real dreams though as the new year is upon us? We want to learn from you. What does it mean to be a 20-something college student in 2010? What does authentic Jewish living look like in your world? What do we need to know to create vibrant, inclusive Jewish life on campus?…
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