JSU Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, Sep. 1, 7:00-9:00pm, DUC Courtyard
A great time for freshmen and returning Wash U students to chat, laugh, and enjoy some Ted Drewes frozen custard after the first couple days of class. In case of rain, the event will be in Umrath Lounge.
Shabbat at Holmes
Friday, September 3
Services begin at 5:30pm at Hillel. Dinner begins at 6:30pm at Holmes. Candlelighting is at 7:11pm.
Reservations for Shabbat dinner are required! Make your reservation each week by Wednesday at noon through WebFood. Meal points are accepted – $9 with a reservation. Limited space for walk-ins is sometimes available – $20 at the door. Non-Wash U students, contact Jessica Chezrony at 314-935-9040 to make your reservation.
Into the Wild Jewish Freshmen Retreat
Sunday, September 5 – Monday, September 6
Camp Manitowa in Rend Lake, Illinois
Take a ride off campus and into the wild for St. Louis Hillel’s annual retreat for Jewish freshmen. Meet leaders in the Jewish community on campus and make new friends! Find out what awaits you as a Jewish college student with fun sessions and time to schmooze! Take part in awesome camp activities like canoeing, kayaking, ropes course and swimming! Stay up all night dancing at the Bear Mitzvah, roasting marshmallows or staring at the incredible night sky! Sign up TODAY!! Register here – or just show up at Ursa’s on the South 40 on Sunday, ready to go! Registration, and check-in for those already registered, begins at 10:30am and closes at 11:00am. Cost is $85, and includes lodging, transportation, food, activities, and a t-shirt.
High Holidays 2010
St. Louis Hillel offers services and meals either at the Hillel Building or on the Washington University campus throughout the High Holidays. Visit the High Holidays page of our website for more information, or click here for a full schedule. No tickets necessary for services, but meals do require a reservation. Reserve through WebFood – non-Wash U students, contact Jessica Chezrony at 314-935-9040.
Rosh-Hashanah-in-a-Box
Celebrate the Jewish New Year your own way. Hillel will provide you with enough apples and honey for ten people FOR FREE. Order by Sept. 2 by clicking here.
Lulav and Esrog Sets
Hillel has Lulav and Esrog sets available for you to order for Sukkot. Three types: Regular (Shelishi) $45, Deluxe (Sheni) $65, and First Quality (Rishon) $80. Order and pay by Sept. 7 by clicking here.
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