1) Hillel Alternative Break in Israel sign up!!!
2) Deborah Reichmann presents: JSA House Hours!
3) GTA Shabbat on Parents Weekend Ð Friday Oct. 12, 6:30 pm, LXR Multipurpose Room
4) Social Justice and American Judaism, Monday, Oct. 15th, Gervase, 12 pm
5) The Problem of Definition: What is Jewish Art? Thursday, October 18, 12 pm, ICC 141
6) OneVoice Rally, October 18th, noon -3 pm, Capitol Hill! And Tabling!
7) Committee signups!!!

THE REAL DEAL:

1) Hillel Alternative Break in Israel sign up!

For people who have already gone on BirthRight or a similar program, there is Hillel's Alternative Break in Israel: Service, Learning, Connection. Through ongoing hands-on service opportunities, students will use experiential learning to increase their knowledge about socio-economic and social justice issues in Israel. They will be inspired to return to their campuses as active citizens, engaging in the communities around them, challenging each other, and exploring social justice as a Jewish value.

Registration opens September 17 and closes October 17

More info at http://www.hillel.org/tzedek/initiatives/altbreaks/Alternative+Break+in+Israel.htm

2) Debbie's JSA House Hours!

Starting the week of October 15 and continuing until the end of the year, our Outreach Coordinator, Deborah Reichmann will be hosting "JSA House Hours." On Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm and Thursdays from 11am-1pm the JSA house will be open for conversation, coffee (or tea) and snacks. Come and hang out, come and meet new people or old friends.

3) GTA Shabbat on Parents' Weekend Ð 6:30 pm, Friday the 12 th, LXR MultiPurpose Room

The lovely girls of GeorgeTown Achiot are hosting Shabbat services this week, which, as it also parents' weekend, will be extra special. Italian food and services, and parents! What fun! 6:30 pm on Friday (the 12 th), in the LXR MultiPurpose Room. Which is in LXR, down a flight. We'll put signs up.

4) "To Repair the World": Social Justice and American Judaism, Monday 15th of Oct, 12 pm in Gervase. NOTE CORRECTED DAY!

The Jewish Chaplaincy, Jewish Students Association at Georgetown University and The Graduate School of JTS and The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education are proud to present:

"To Repair the World": Social Justice and American Judaism Monday, October 15, 2007 at 12:00 pm in Gervase.

Lunch will be served.

A presentation by Dr. Jonathan S. Ray The Samuel Eig Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies, Theology Department, Georgetown University B.A., History and Religion, Tufts University Ph.D., Jewish History, The Jewish Theological Seminary

After the program, the directors of admissions from The Graduate School of JTS and The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education will be happy to meet with you.

5) PJC Lecture on Jewish Art by Professor Ori Soltes, Georgetown University. October 18 th, 12 pm, ICC 141

This lecture will consider how 'art' might be defined; the various ways in which 'Jewish' has been defined over the centuries; and what the juxtaposition of the two terms might yield as an effective and encompassing understanding of the phrase 'Jewish art'--from 6th-century synagogue mosaics to 16th century spice boxes to the sculpture of Jacques Lipschitz to the painting pf Mark Rothko.

6) OneVoice Rally, October 18 th, noon -3 pm, Capitol Hill

On October 18, OneVoice will engage and mobilize hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Israelis in a "People's Summit". Ordinary citizens will speak out in unprecedented numbers against violent extremism and demand that their leaders negotiate and implement a two-state solution. Live music, speeches by dignitaries and celebrities, and statements from grassroots activists will draw Israelis and Palestinians out to the streets, where they will be linked via satellite to their counterparts across the region.

WASHINGTON, DC

October 18, 2007

Time: 12 noon - 3pm

Place: Capitol Hill, West Front Grassy Area

Also, the OneVoice people need help getting the word out about the rally at Georgetown. If you can help out with tabling (in Red Square) for it, contact rr243@georgetown.edu

7) Committeeeeeeees!

The Freshmen/JGAAP, Tzedek, and Social committees are still looking for members. Committees do the real work of JSA Ð planning events, recruiting, taking care of services and just generally making sure we stay awesome. If you would like to be part of any committee, send me an email (preferably to sjh45@georgetown.edu ) and I'll point you in the right direction. It is fun, guys. I promise.

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