American Jewish Humor - An overview to the history and development of American Jewish humor.
Rabbi Sam Seicol
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
American Jewish Humor - An overview to the history and development of American Jewish humor.
A 3 sessions series.
Contact: Rabbi Sam Seicol, rabbisam@MIT.EDU
Rabbi Sam Seicol
Eastern European Roots - will offer some of the jokes and stories that
came from the Eastern European experience of the 19th century and 20th century
American switches and evolution.
Wed Jan 14, 06-07:30pm, N/A
Rabbi Sam Seicol
The Transition Years - early to mid 20th century American/ English &
Yiddish humor in movies and music.
Mon Jan 19, 06-07:30pm, N/A
Rabbi Sam Seicol
American Jewish Humor comes of Age - Movies, television, music, and
stand-up comedy from the 1960's through the 1990's
Mon Jan 26, 06-07:30pm, N/A
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Dinner and a movie
Rabbi Sam Seicol
Wed Jan 28, 06:30-09:00pm, W11 Main Dining Room
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 26-Jan-2009
Limited to 80 participants.
Single session event
There will be a screening the movie "Defending Your Life" (Albert Brooks) over
dinner followed by a panel presentation and communal discussion on views of
life after death. The issues of how life attitudes may be shaped by next life
beliefs will also be presented.
Contact: Rabbi Sam Seicol, W11-039, x3-2982, rabbisam@MIT.EDU
Cosponsor: Lutheran Ministry at MIT
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Dinner@Six - Hummus Theme - Free Dinner with MIT Faculty
Eliad Shmuel
Wed Jan 14, 05:45-07:00pm, W11 Small Dining Roo
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 02-Jan-2009
Limited to 24 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.
In honor of 2nd annual Hummus Experience At MIT, we will serve Hummus along with the other dishes.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Eliad Shmuel, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, dinner-at-six@mit.edu
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Fun with Gematria
Rabbi Sam Seicol
Mon Jan 12, 06-07:30pm, W11 community room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
This session will introduce attendees to the basics of
Gematria (using the numerical values of the Hebrew letters to find or create
connections). Participants will learn some of the traditional ways Gematria
has been used to teach lessons and will be given the tools to find personal
connections through the Gematria of the individual's name. No knowledge of
Hebrew is necessary.
Contact: Rabbi Sam Seicol, rabbisam@MIT.EDU
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Grad Hillel Grad Shabbat Dinner
Jamie Spangler, Eliad Shmuel
Fri Jan 23, 07:30-09:30pm, Upon RSVP
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Fee: 5.00 for Dinner
Join Grad Hillel for our monthly Shabbat dinner. Email spangler.jamie@gmail.com by Wed to reserve your spot.
Contact: Jamie Spangler, jspangle@mit.edu
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Grads on Ice!
Eliad Shmuel
Sat Jan 17, 09-11:00pm, JOHNSON ICE RINK
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join Jewish grad students from MIT and other Boston area colleges for a night of skating! Get ready for the semester by meeting new people, taking a break from research and showing off your skills (or lack thereof). Skate rental is free with a college ID.
Contact: Eliad Shmuel, eliad@MIT.EDU
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Hebrew Literacy Marathon
Rabbi Sam Seicol
Wed Jan 28, 04-08:00pm, W11 community room
Thu Jan 29, 04-08:00pm, W11 Small Dining Roo
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 15 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 15.00 for Books
If you don't know even a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, this class is for
you. Be part of an eight hour Hebrew learning marathon. You will learn the
aleph-bet and vowel signs of Hebrew, be able to read in Hebrew, be exposed to
as many as 300 basic words of Hebrew in Jewish living, and develop a love and
appreciation for the Hebrew language. No background required. Register and pay
book fee of $15. Enrollment is limited to the first 15 to register
and pay the fee.
Web: http://Web: http://www.mit.edu/hillel/www/iap-events.html
Contact: Rabbi Sam Seicol, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, rabbisam@MIT.EDU
Cosponsor: Students for Israel
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Hillel phonathon
Danny Watt
Wed Jan 21, 06-10:00pm, W11 Hillel
Thu Jan 22, 06-10:00pm, W11 Hillel office
Mon Jan 26, Wed Jan 28, 06-10:00pm, W11 Hillel
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Free kosher food, kibbitz with friendly alumni, raise lots of money for Hillel
Contact: Danny Watt, dwatt@MIT.EDU
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Hummus Taste Off!
Eliad Shmuel
Wed Jan 21, 12-01:00pm, N/A
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Please see the series event "The 2nd Annual Hummus Experience @ MIT" which incorporates the Hummus Taste Off. It can be found by searching on "hummus."
The event is sponsored by MIT Students for Israel, The MIT Israeli association, MISTI Israel.
Contact: Eliad Shmuel, (617) 253-2982, Israeli-hummus@mit.edu
Cosponsor: MIT - Israel
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Israeli Folk Dancing
Valarie Rosen
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Dance to music ranging from last week's Israeli pop hit to folk songs from the days of the pioneers. Come learn the newest, hottest dances in Israeli folk dancing.
Lots of teaching! Lots of fun! Beginners are most welcome! No partner needed and absolutely no experience necessary. Come by yourself or bring friends.
Beginner teaching until 9 pm, mixed-level dancing 9-11 pm. These dances continue as a regular series on Wednesday nights, so you can keep coming once you get hooked!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc/
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc-request@mit.ed
Cosponsor: Folk Dance Club
Valarie Rosen
Wed Jan 7, 08-11:00pm, Student Ctr 407
Valarie Rosen
Wed Jan 14, 08-11:00pm, Student Ctr 407
Valarie Rosen
Wed Jan 21, 08-11:00pm, Student Ctr 407
Beginner's Night - CANCELLED due to weather
Valarie Rosen
January 28 dance CANCELLED due to the weather. Beginner's night rescheduled for February 4th.
Tonight's dance features extra beginner teaching from 7:30 to 9, followed by a regular session.
Come learn the basic Israeli dance steps, as well as some easy dances!
Wed Jan 28, 07:30-11:00pm, Student Ctr 491
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Judaism and Technology
Rabbi Gershon Segal
Thu Jan 15, 22, 29, 05:30-06:30pm, W11 community room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Learn about Judaism and Technology from an Jewish Orthodox point of view.
For more information, please contact Rabbi Gershon Segal GSegal7302@aol.com
Contact: Rabbi Gershon Segal, ravsegal@mit.edu
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Middle Eastern Drumming
Eliad Shmuel, George Kirby
Sun Jan 18, 07-09:00pm, W11 Main Dinning Roo
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. If you have any interest in learning more about Middle Eastern culture this program is for you! Guest teacher George Kirby.
The class is co-sponsored with MISTI Israel
Contact: Eliad Shmuel, W11-040, x3-2982, eliad@mit.edu
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Shabbat 101
Rabbi Sam Seicol
Fri Jan 30, 07-09:00pm, W11 Main Dining Room
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 27-Jan-2009
Single session event
Fee: 15.00 for to help cover the costs of the dinner
This event focuses on the Friday night Jewish experience through the themes of work and rest, Sabbath as holy time, giving thanks and taking time for meditation and reflection. Come learn about the many rituals and customs of this weekly holiday from an egalitarian Jewish perspective. A delicious Shabbat dinner is included, $15.00. Rsvp by Tuesday, Jan 27 with rabbisam@mit.edu Event cosponsored by the MIT Conservative Minyan and the Reform Students Chavurah.
Contact: Sam Seicol, W11-040, x3-2982, rabbisam@mit.edu
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The 2nd Annual Hummus Experience @ MIT
Eliad Shmuel
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 14-Jan-2009
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Hummus, a delicious dip made from chickpeas, is now found in many variations in U.S. grocery stores and restaurants.
Make Your Own Hummus (1/20 – RSVP required) and submit it to The 2nd Annual Hummus Taste Off (1/21 noon in W20).
The first workshop will be mastered by Hillel Jacob Greene, a world renowned Hummus fan known all around JP along with Eliad Shmuel, a native of Haifa, Israel and MIT Hillel's Program Director.
Not sure what hummus is? Join George Kirbi '79 and Learn How To Make Hummus For Beginners (1/29)
After all - all we are saying is "give chickpeas a chance."
Web: http://web.mit.edu/~itai/www/hummus/
Contact: Eliad Shmuel, x2-1521, Israeli-hummus@mit.edu
Cosponsor: MIT - Israel
Make your own hummus
Eliad Shmuel
Put together a team with an idea of what hummus flavor you would like to make. We will provide you with the basic recipe, which you can adapt to your liking using both traditional and funky ingredients (including peanut butter, garlic, lime, Tabasco and more surprises). The teams with the best tasting hummus will be nominated for the Taste Off held the next day and will be judged by the entire MIT Community! RSVP required
Tue Jan 20, 07-08:30pm, W11 Community Room
The 2nd Annual Hummus Taste Off
Eliad Shmuel
Elections are not over, vote for the best home-made hummus at MIT (i.e. Hummus Butter Supreme).
Help choose the best hummus at MIT's first "made from scratch" hummus taste-off! Participate in a blind tasting of hummus made by fellow students. Be dazzled by the variations in flavor and texture.
We promise free hummus and pita, give aways, hummus clips and way more.
Wed Jan 21, 12-01:00pm, W20-PDR #3
Hummus Tour
Eliad Shmuel
Tour of Cedar's hummus factory in Haverhill. When we imagine wonderland, we imagine oceans of chickpeas, huge tubs of hummus topped with olive oil, and warm pita... RSVP is required (RSVP to israeli-hummus@mit.edu) and space is limited.
Tue Jan 27, 09am-01:00pm, Cedar's factory, MA, RSVP is required
Learn How to Make Hummus for beginners
Eliad Shmuel
Workshop participants will learn how to make hummus from a great chef -- George Kirby '79 who is well known in greater Boston for his homemade hummus.
Thu Jan 29, 07-08:30pm, W11 - Community Room
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