Summer Ulpan Activities for Overseas Students – 2010

Conservative/Masorti Judaism: provides a variety of activities and support for overseas students studying in Israel. Contact: Rabbi Ed Romm, 02-625-6386 ext. 4., romm@uscj.org, Web page: www.uscj.org.il. Want to be a student intern this year? Contact Rabbi Romm

Wednesday August 11, 6:00 pm. OPEN HOUSE BBQ FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS
At The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center FOR Conservative Judaism, 8 Agron St. (Corner of Keren Hayesod across from Supersol near the Kings Hotel. Free, come hungry! Bus # 4 and# 4A.

Wednesday, August 18, Lunch and Learn: “JUDAISM, ISRAEL AND THE CONVERSION CONTROVERSY” - following ulpan at 1:30 pm. to take place at Hillel House, across from the Frank Sinatra cafeteria. Free.

Wednesday, September 1, Lunch and Learn: “THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGION AND STATE IN ISRAEL”- following ulpan at 1:30 pm. to take place at Hillel House, across from the Frank Sinatra cafeteria. Free.

Friday/Saturday, September 3-4 Pre-High Holydays Shabbaton at Kibbutz Hannaton in the Galil co-sponsored with OSA. of the Hebrew University. In this rural setting we will explore the “Days of Awe” as well as experience Shabbat meals, “Zemirot” and “Tefillot.”. The Shabbaton is sensitive to students coming from different backgrounds and beliefs.
For questions contact Rabbi Romm (Fuchsberg Center) at 02-625-6386, ext. 4.
Cost: 120 NIS or pay with 2 OSA points. Space is limited to 35 participants. (Sign up through OSA.)
Leave from Student Village North Gate at 1:45 pm on Friday. Bring a picnic lunch for the way up. Don’t forget your bathing suit.

Synagogue Information: Ramot Zion Conservative/Masorti Synagogue, 68 Bar Kochba street, French Hill is egalitarian and a five minute walk from the Student Village.
Daily Minyan: 6:30 am. (7:00 am. on Fridays).
Friday Night: 6:45 pm. during daylight savings time.
Saturday Morning: 8:45 am.
Shabbat Mincha: 45 minutes before the end of Shabbat.

An affiliate of Koach College Outreach - United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Programs are in cooperation with OSA of the Hebrew University and Beit Hillel. Special acknowledgment to Koach, Tikun Olam fund of USY, and The Jewish Agency.

Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holidays can be arranged - but please contact us as far in advance as possible.
Questions? Comments? Just want to get involved? We are here for you!

CONTACT US:
E-mail Rabbi Ed Romm - Director of Education & The Center on Campus Program.
Telephone 02-625-6386 Ext. 4.
www.uscj.org.il.