February 2009 - Hillel-JSA - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

[JSA/Hillel] More Hummus, Not Hamas
by Jordyn Lerner 24 Feb '09

24 Feb '09

Since 2005 there's been some miseducation happening on campus. Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) is an annual campaign to link the democratic state of Israel with the apartheid of South Africa. The campaign includes speakers, displays and films. It is March 1-8. This year, IAW will be held in over 30 cities. Canadian venues include Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, Kingston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Waterloo. Though Winnipeg is not officially included in the event, the JSA will be actively promoting Israel at UofM and W. JSA has tables booked and will be showcasing films, presentations and informational display boards. The information presented each day will build upon the information presented the day before to give students a more comprehensive understanding of the situation. Students are invited to take a moment between classes and stop at our tables – they’re not your usual pro-Israel display. This campaign is fresh. Rather than promote the cultural, technological and environmental achievements of Israel, JSA will use a new strategy. “More Humus, not Hamas” is only one of the new slogan that is sure to have students give Israel another look. The JSA is asking you, the Jewish representitives on campus, to help with this campaign by volunteering your time in planning and/or sitting at tables from any time 10:00am to 3:00pm on March 2-5th. IAW and anti-Israel sentiments on Campus are very real! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOIjuB6Gpww&feature=related *('.')* JORDYN LERNER *('.')*

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[JSA/Hillel] TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT SUMMER TRIPS
by Samantha Loxton 23 Feb '09

23 Feb '09

Due to the overwhelming response this round, Taglit-birthright Israel will be closing for Summer 2009 trips on Friday Feb. 27 @ 9am EST. Note that applicants who have begun an application but not completed it will not be able to make their trip choice after this time.

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[JSA/Hillel] Bathtub prooject and IDf Soldiers are coming to town
by Samantha Loxton 22 Feb '09

22 Feb '09

The IDF Soldiers will be in the peg from March 10 - 12th. We have a free lunch on Wed. March 11th at U of W... room TBD from 12:30 - 1:30 and Bowling Par - ty at Uptown Bowling for free with snacks on March 11th from 8 - 10:30pm. More information, contact; Samantha Loxton @ 918.2358. Remember the Bathtub project is at U of W and U of M this week. U of W Monday and Tues. and U of M, Wed and Thurs. We are requesting any donated clothes, books, baby stuff, household objects... to be donated. All items will be donated to the Osborne house to supports women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. The bathtub will be at u of w in front of the info booth and at u of m in front of the Tim Horton's first floor at University Centre.

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[JSA/Hillel] Interfaith Shabbat!!!!!!!!!!
by Jordyn Lerner 05 Feb '09

05 Feb '09

Shalom JSA, Just a reminder that tomorrow in our annual Interfaith Shabbat. This event is going to be huge. Everything is in place. The tour, service, and mostly importantly the food is all good to go. All we need is you. There are a few tickets still available. Call 227-4422 for more info. L'heetraot, *('.')* JORDYN LERNER *('.')*

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[JSA/Hillel] JSAy
by Jordyn Lerner 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

Hey guys,To keep everyone in the know, we've developed our very own newlsetter, JSAy. JSAy is the place where JSA can have its say.Feel free to respond with any feedback.*('.')* JORDYN LERNER *('.')*

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