January 29, 2010
Hello everyone,
Here are some quick JSA notices. More February program information to come soon..
1. Reminder: Interfaith Shabbat - Tonight!
Our annual explanatory Interfaith Shabbat, welcome to anyone and everyone, is tonight, at the Etz Chayim Synagogue, 123 Matheson Avenue East. The Kabbalat Shabbat service starts promptly at 5:10 PM, followed by a synagogue tour, a Shabbat dinner, and guest Zane Zalis. We are looking forward to a packed synagogue tonight!
2. Community Notices
Become the Israel Pavilion-Shalom Square Folklorama ambassador this coming summer! It is a very fun position. Application information is attached.
JSA will be involved in the community-wide Yom Ha'atzma'ut celebration this April, in honour of Israel's 62nd birthday. You should get involved too. More information is also attached.
4. Ongoing Programs
Don't forget - Bagel Days every Tuesday @ the U of M JSA Lounge (149 University Centre), and every Wednesday @ the U of W Interfaith Room!
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Following my last e-mail, attached is the poster for "Conservative Week" at the University of Manitoba (this week). JSA is collaborating with the Conservatives to invite Marty Morantz to speak as part of the week, on the subject of Israel's economy and how it can relate to that of Manitoba. Marty is a local Jewish lawyer seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination in River Heights. Everyone is welcome to come hear any or all of these distinguished speakers.
Specifically, Marty will speak in the Concourse Lounge in University College (by the Great Hall), this Wednesday, January 20, at 1:30 PM.
For more information, go to www.umcc.ca
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Samantha Loxton
Director of Campus Life/Israel Experience Centre
C300-123 Doncaster Street
Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2
SLoxton(a)jewishwinnipeg.org
204.918.2358
Ask about the combined Jewish Appeal Endowment Fund
Coming up soon are many, many exciting events either organized by, or that involve, JSA. Below are a list of upcoming January events, arranged by date. Make sure to come out to any or all that interest you!
1. January 14
Noam Bedein and the "JUST 15 Seconds - 00:00:15" Sderot Campaign comes to the University of Winnipeg to support the residents of Sderot, Israel, where Kassam rockets regulary fall, and residents have 15 seconds to reach a bomb shelter.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM outside Riddel Cafeteria.
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&gid=2219505192#/event.ph…
Guest speaker Noam Bedein will also speak at the Millennium Library from 12 – 1 PM on the same day, in the Buchwald room (2nd floor).
Meanwhile, speaking at the University of Manitoba Asper School of Business, is the federal Leader of the Official Opposition, Liberal Party Leader Michael Ignatieff. Ignatieff is on a cross-Canada campus tour to meet with young Canadians in the lead-up to “Canada at 150: Rising to the Challenge” - a non-partisan conference being held in Montreal in March 2010 to celebration Canada’s 150th birthday.
Main Lobby, Drake Centre, 9:45 AM
2. January 18
Renowned human rights activist and former federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General Irwin Cotler is speaking at the University of Manitoba. He will be speaking on the topic: “Nuremberg: 60 Years Later – Lessons for Our Time”.
Moot Court Room, Robson Hall (Law School) 12 – 1 PM
3. January 20
Another round of “Jewish House of Pancakes” is in the U of M JSA Room (149 University Centre). Come for pancakes, syrup, and a guest speaker from “Oranim”, a travel agency for Jewish travelers.
4. January 21
JSA is partnering with the University of Manitoba Campus Conservatives (UMCC) and their “Conservative Week” (Jan 18-22), which will feature a week of Conservative speakers on various topics. On Jan 21, Marty Morantz, a Jewish lawyer and the Progressive Conservative candidate for River Heights, will speak on the topic: “Democracy and Israel”.
12 – 2 PM, room TBD
5. January 26
Amir Gissin, the Consul-General of Israel in Toronto, will be speaking to marketing classes at both the University of Winnipeg School of Business and the University of Manitoba Asper School of Business. He will be speaking on the topic “Branding a Nation: Israel”. Non-marketing students are welcome to attend.
Lecture rooms and times are TBD.
6. January 29
**** JSA’s annual Interfaith Shabbat is a must-come-to event. Open to anyone and everyone, this event is a way to learn/teach about the weekly holiday of Shabbat, or simply to enjoy one.
Interactive student-led Kabbalat Shabbat service: 5:10 PM
Tour of Etz Chayim synagogue: 6:00 PM
Delicious Shabbat dinner: 6:30 PM
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&gid=2219505192#/event.ph…
Etz Chayim Synagogue
Price: A bargain $10* (may be purchased from any JSA board member, including Eyal Kraut)
* Price is half the cost of the delicious meal
Lastly, don’t forget about free bagels and cream cheese every Tuesday in the U of M JSA Lounge (149 University Centre)!
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Samantha Loxton
Director of Campus Life/Israel Experience Centre
C300-123 Doncaster Street
Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2
SLoxton(a)jewishwinnipeg.org
204.918.2358
Ask about the combined Jewish Appeal Endowment Fund
