CJL Announcements - 4/17/09 - “Is it Really Shabbat Again Already???” EditionYou have just finished “celebrating” 8 days of Passover. Yet, did you really celebrate? For 5 of the past 8 days you were unable to perform simple tasks, forced to spend copious amounts of time with your fellow Jews, and eat macaroons (which apparently are only considered edible for one week, and one week only. Seriously, would you ever considering eating one of those during the other 51 weeks of the year?) This week’s shout out goes to the dining hall staff of 104 West! They worked incredibly long hours and did a spectacular job so that we could enjoy Passover. So if you haven’t thanked them already please do so! Darfur Israel Charity ShabbatThank you to all who donated and participated in 104 West’s first charity-themed Shabbat! Darfur Israel Charity Shabbat was a resounding success with a total of 267 students, triple the average attendance. The dining hall literally overflowed and $5,672 was raised for the African Refugee Development Center. The success of Darfur Israel Charity Shabbat illustrates the potential of the Jewish community and of Shabbat dinner so keep an eye out for more charity-themed shabbatot next year! For more information please contact Nathan Cohen (ntc9@cornell.edu) For all those who pledged, you should have received an email with the total amount that your pledge came to. Please write a check made out to Cornell Hillel with Darfur Shabbat on the memo line as soon as possible. We would like to write the grand-check before the semester ends, so please respond promptly. Checks can be mailed to: Cornell Hillel G-34 Anabel Taylor Hall, Ithaca NY 14853 Shabbat Dinner at 104 West!Come be a part of our warm, friendly community at 104 West!, this and every Friday Night! Check-in 7:00PM Dinner 7:30 PM After dinner come over to the CJL to have a few L’Chaims, see your old friends, and meet some new ones. Banquet Honoree NominationsThe CJL Annual End-of-the-Year Banquet will take place on Sunday, May 3rd at 6PM. More information about the banquet itself will follow, but now it is time to choose who will be honored at the banquet for their outstanding service to the CJL. The only qualification for being honored is that the person will be leaving Cornell (not just for breaks or to go to Wegmans) before next year’s banquet. There is no limit to the number of honorees, but in the past their have been between 3 and 5. Send your nominations to Aaron Sarna (ays26) by 5PM on Monday 4/20. The final choices will be made by the non-Senior members of the current CJL board. Movie and Crafts NightCome watch “El Dorado” while making your own dream catchers Wednesday night at 7:30PM. During and after the event a representative from Oranim Long Term Israel Programs will be visiting to meet with anyone interested in participating in one of their programs. Oranim programs offer the opportunity for Jews between the ages of 20-30 the opportunity to volunteer, intern, or earn their Master’s Degree in Israel, sometimes at no cost. For more information about Oranim and their programs visit www.destinationisrael.com. Shabbat Times Friday, April 17: Orthodox - 6:10 PM (ATH Edwards Room) Dinner (check-in) - 7:00 PM (104 West!) Saturday, April 19: Orthodox - 9:15 AM (ATH Edwards Room) Zman Kriat Shema - 9:42 AM Mincha/Maariv Next Week - 6:15 PM (CJL Shul) Leave a Reply |