American Jews: Behaving, Believing, and Belonging
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, an acclaimed Conservative rabbi and the founder of the Reconstructionist movement, identified three modes in which Jews express their Judaism, especially in America. These lectures will explore his three modes and test their relevance and accuracy for examining the current state of Judaism in America on the 350th anniversary of Jews in America.
Contact: Rabbi Ben Lanckton, W11 Boardroom, (617) 253-2983, rabbiben@mit.edu
Behaving as an American Jew: Eating, Resting, and Staying Pure
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 11, 07:15-08:15pm, W11 Boardroom
Believing as an American Jew: From Messianic Fervor to Humanistic Focus
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 18, 07:15-08:15pm, W11 Boardroom
Belonging as an American Jew: Acronyms of Youth: NFTY, NCSY, USY, BBYO
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 25, 07:15-08:15pm, W11 Boardroom
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Business Ethics in Jewish Tradition
Rabbi Gershon Segal
Thu Jan 6, Thu Jan 20, 27, 05-06:00pm, W11 Boardroom
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
What are the boundaries in advertising a product? Are there limits to how much one can charge? When is competition forbidden? These questions and other issues of business ethics have been the subject of rabbinic discussion in the Mishnah, Talmud, Shulchan Aruch and modern rabbinic response. This series will seek to identify principles of business ethics from the perspective of Jewish law and values.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Rabbi Gershon Segal, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, ravsegal@mit.edu
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Celebrate 350 Years of American Jewish Life: Exhibit and Lecture
Rachel Shiffrin
Thu Jan 20, 05:30-06:30pm, W11 Main Dining Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
This year marks the 350th anniversary of Jewish life in the United States. MIT Hillel would like to celebrate and learn about American Jewish history through this special program. Come learn about the many accomplishments of Jewish Americans during Hillel's Poster Exhibit opening, and learn about the history of American Jewish life.
This will be a small gathering with snacks and beverages. Feel free to stop by and read the posters and enjoy learning more about Jewish American History.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Rachel Shiffrin, W11, (617) 253-2983, shiffrin@mit.edu
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Dinner@Six
Rachel Shiffrin
Wed Jan 19, 05:45-07:00pm, W11 Small Dining
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 14-Jan-2005
Limited to 22 participants.
Single session event
Enjoy a relaxed dinner and coversation with your favorite MIT faculty and administrators. The dinner is delicious, the company is wonderful, and the meal is free, could you ask for more? Come at 5:45, the dinner will be served at 6 promptly, and the event will end at 7. Dinner is by RSVP only.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Rachel Shiffrin, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, dinner-at-six@mit.edu
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FYSH Shabbat
Sarah Tasman, Elizabeth Katcoff
Fri Jan 21, 06-08:00pm, Next House, Country Kitchen
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Prereq: intended for freshmen
So it’s Friday evening…the end of the week, you're a freshman, and you’re hungry. You want to celebrate Shabbat but you live in a residence hall. First Year Students at Hillel (FYSH) is here to the rescue! We are bringing Shabbat to a dorm near you. Sing songs you remember from home. Light the Shabbat candles, and say the blessings over challah and grape juice. And because it’s the weekend, enjoy a really fun dinner (think Chinese food!!) If you are interested in coming, email Sarah at jcsc@mit.edu to RSVP.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Sarah Tasman, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, jcsc@mit.edu
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Havdalah and Sushi!
Sarah Tasman
Sat Jan 15, 08-10:00pm, Baker House, Upstairs Dining Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Havdalah is the separation of the Sabbath and the rest of the week, traditionally celebrated upon the sighting of 3 stars in the Saturday evening sky. Join us as we say good by to Shabbat and hello to the new week, as we kindle a braided candle, smell spices and sing. Come for a short and sweet service (no need to be Jewish!) and stay as well make our own vegetarian sushi. Never been to a Havdalah service? Never made sushi before? Not to worry, we’re teach you everything you need to know. Saturday evening has never been more fun. All are welcome.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Sarah Tasman, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, jcsc@mit.edu
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Israel: Looking At the Facts through the Media
Miri Eisen, former Colonel to the Israel Defense Force
Thu Jan 27, 07-08:30pm, 4-145
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Do you wonder how to get a balanced point of view about Israel through the media? Interpreting the media especially with relation to Israel is an ongoing challenge. Attend this hands-on workshop and learn from Miri Eisen, a retired Colonel from the IDF intelligence corps, one of the few women colonels in the IDF. For the last two years Miri has been at the forefront of presenting Israel’s case to the media, appearing on national and international stations world-wide. Following a lecture on the past few weeks of current events, we will break down the events and learn what to look for when finding a balanced point of view. This program is sponsored with the assistance of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Rachel Shiffrin, W11, (617) 253-2982, shiffrin@mit.edu
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It’s A Fabulous Night for a Moondance
Sarah Tasman, Judy Wurtman
Tue Jan 11, 04:30-06:00pm, W11 - Hillel Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Rosh Chodesh is the celebration of the beginning of each month in the Jewish calendar. In recent years women have reclaimed this celebration as a chance to connect to each other and celebrate Judaism. Please join us as we look at rituals of women in Judaism, and discuss aspects of our lives today. Join us for coffee and dessert as we reflect on our lives as Jewish women. Guest speaker, Judy Wurtman, director of the program in Women's Health at the MIT Clinical Research Center.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Sarah Tasman, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, jcsc@mit.edu
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Kosher Supervision: A Guided Tour
Rabbi Gershon Segal
Wed Jan 12, 11am-03:30pm, W11 - Hillel Center, Meeting in W11
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 06-Jan-2005
Limited to 25 participants.
Single session event
How does a kosher product get its kosher supervision? Join a rabbi as he inspects a kosher ice cream manufacturing plant. Watch as he demonstrates how equipment and ingredients are monitored using the technological advances of today's food production. Reservations in advance are required.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Rabbi Gershon Segal, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, ravsegal@mit.edu
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Middle Eastern Drumming Rhythms
George Kirby
Sun Jan 9, 07:30-09:30pm, W11 Main Dining Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Spend an evening learning Middle Eastern rhythms on the dara bukka/dumbeg, an hourglass-shaped drum. We will be learning and practicing a variety of rhythms and techniques, especially as used for folk dancing. Bring your own drum if you have one.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel
Contact: Rachel Shiffrin, W11-040, (617) 253-2983, shiffrin@mit.edu
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Reform Shabbat – Just Like Mom Used to Make
Sarah Tasman
Fri Jan 7, 06-09:00pm, Burton-Connor, 4th Floor Lounge
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Shabbat is a time to relax, and a time to eat with friends. Set aside some time to do both over IAP because the Reform Chavurah is having Shabbat dinner! Come at 6:00 for services, or at 7:30 just for dinner. We will sing songs you remember from home. Light the Shabbat candles, and say the blessings over challah and grape juice. Then we will enjoy a really nice dinner cooked by members of the Chavurah. Want to help cook? Let me know. Email Sarah at jcsc@mit.edu to RSVP.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Sarah Tasman, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, jcsc@mit.edu
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Shabbat 101: The Jewish Sabbath, Theory and Practice
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: All texts will be available in Hebrew and in English.
Fee: 10.00 for Shabbat Dinners - with reservation by preceding Wednesday
“More than the Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews.” This statement by Ahad Ha’am, summarizes the power and potential of this most frequent and important Jewish holiday. Focusing on the Friday night experience, this class will explore the themes of work and rest, holy time, giving thanks and taking time for weekly reflection.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Rabbi Ben Lanckton, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, rabbiben@mit.edu
“The Friday Night Service: Yedid Nefesh and Lcha Dodi”
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 11, 08:30-09:30pm, W11 Boardroom
"Why Shabbat Works"
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Shabbat Services start at 5:30 in the Hillel Center. Followed by Shabbat Dinner ($10 with Reservation by Wed. Jan 12) in the Main Dining Room. Then join us at 8:30 for a discussion: “Why Shabbat Works” in the Hillel Center.
Fri Jan 14, 05:30-09:30pm, W11 Hillel Center
“The Friday Night Service: The Sh’ma and Its Blessings”
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 18, 08:30-09:30pm, W11 Boardroom
“The Friday Night Service: V’Shamru and VaY’chulu”
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 25, 08:30-09:30pm, W11 Boardroom
“How Shabbat Works”
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Shabbat Services start at 5:30 in the Hillel Center. Followed by Shabbat Dinner ($10 with Reservation by Wed. Jan 26) in the Main Dining Room. Then join us at 8:30 for a discussion: “How Shabbat Works” in the Hillel Center.
Fri Jan 28, 05:30-09:30pm, W11 Hillel Center
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Tu Bishvat Seder
Sarah Tasman, Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Mon Jan 24, 05-06:00pm, Private Dining #4, 3rd floor of Student Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
As springtime approaches, Jews join together to celebrate the New Year of the Trees. We welcome you to celebrate with us as we eat exotic fruits and drink different colored juices, and learn about Judaism's connections to the environment!
Web: http://www.mit.edu/hillel/www/iap-events.html
Contact: Sarah Tasman, W11-040, x3-2982, jcsc@mit.edu
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Why Me? Why Anyone? - The Problem of Suffering
Rabbi Ben Lanckton, Rev. Amy McCreath, Swami Sarvagatananda
Wed Jan 19, 06:30-08:00pm, W11 Main Dining Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Come join a trialogue with members of the Jewish, Lutheran-Episcopal and Hindu communities on the meaning and purpose – if any – of suffering. Why do good people suffer? If God is good, why does God allow suffering? Is there any meaning to suffering, or is it ultimately meaningless?
Kosher Dinner will be provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Rabbi Ben Lanckton, W11, (617) 253-2983, rabbiben@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Episcopal Chaplaincy
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