Old News 2006-07

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August 1, 2007

Happy August! Before classes start, now is a great time to read a novel for fun! The Grad book club is back -- start reading now, so you can join our August 13th discussion of Absurdistan, by Gary Shteyngart. Click here for the details.

On Wednesday, August 15, join us for the Camden Riversharks minor league baseball game. Click here for more information, and RSVP ASAP.

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

 

OPPORTUNITIES

It's STILL that time of year: People are looking for roommates, looking for apartments, trying to sublet their apartments, selling their old stuff, looking for new stuff, spending way too much time on craigslist.... Let the Grad Network help! Check out the bulletin board, and email info@jewishgrads.org to add your own posting.

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Taste of Judaism is a three-session class for adults who would like to explore the Jewish perspective on spirituality, values and community. Classes are designed for beginners--for all who are interested in learning more about Judaism. Comfortable surroundings and an informal atmosphere encourage free and lively discussions of Judaism's approach to living in our rapidly changing society. Welcoming unaffiliated Jews, non-Jews who are seeking a closer relationship with Judaism, interfaith couples, children of interfaith couples, and parents and grandparents of interfaith couples. Admission is free, but registration is required.

For more information go to our website, www.jewishphilly.org/taste.

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The Penn English Language Program welcomes applications throughout the year for part-time program assistants who staff our Student Center or who provide administrative support to various ELP programs. As familiarity with the campus is extremely helpful, most program assistants are Penn students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Current openings include RA at the ELP House at the Sheraton and Marketing Program Assistant. Please go to http://www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/faculty/employment.php for more information.

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USY Director Temple Sinai in Cinnaminson, NJ is looking for a new USY director. We are located about 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia and have approximately 180 families and about 20 USY members.

We are looking for about 10 hours a month, which would include meetings and events. We would also like the person to attend LTI, and Fall and Spring Conventions.
Salary is negotiable. For more information, contact Becky at rmrsiman@comcast.net.

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USY Advisor
Beth Israel Synagogue in Chester County is seeking a USY advisor. It is a part time position that does come with a stipend.

We are hoping to have an advisor in place by the start of the year in September.
For more information, contact Lisa at l.k.wood@verizon.net.

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor
Main Line Conservative congregation seeks tutor for flexible hours weekly beginning Sept. 08. Individual must be:
-An enthusiastic Jewish role model
-Fluent in Torah and Haftarah trope
-Musical (have a pleasant voice and a good musical ear)
-Flexible (able to adapt to trope system of the synagogue)
-Responsible, committed
-Enjoy working with 12-13 year olds
Good pay. Good work environment.
Send resume to: Danielle Parmenter, Bar/Bat Mitzvah coordinator dparmenter@harziontemple.org, or fax to 610-667-2032.

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Livnot Israel Programs
Hiking, community service, touring, and learning with a group of diverse and dynamic people.
Upcoming winter trip dates: December 24-January 2.
For information about this and other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

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July 19, 2007

One of the saddest days in the Jewish calendar, Tisha B'Av starts on Monday at sundown and ends Tuesday night. Tisha B'Av is traditionally observed as a fast day and a day of mourning.

Click here to learn more about the background of this commemoration, and click here to learn more about how it is observed. Click here if you are interested in attending a pre-fast meal or services to hear the reading of Eicha (Lamentations).

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On a happier note, the Grad book club is back! Start reading now, so you can join our August discussion of Absurdistan, by Gary Shteyngart. Click here for the details.

Also, August 15 is Jewish Community Night at the Camden Riversharks! Nothing beats minor league ball, and we're heading out to Jersey for the game. Click here for more, and RSVP by August 1 so we can get a group discount.

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

OPPORTUNITIES

It's STILL that time of year: People are looking for roommates, looking for apartments, trying to sublet their apartments, selling their old stuff, looking for new stuff, spending way too much time on craigslist.... Let the Grad Network help! Check out the bulletin board, and email info@jewishgrads.org to add your own posting.

Also, read on for several job opportunities.

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The Penn English Language Program welcomes applications throughout the year for part-time program assistants who staff our Student Center or who provide administrative support to various ELP programs. As familiarity with the campus is extremely helpful, most program assistants are Penn students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Current openings include RA at the ELP House at the Sheraton and Marketing Program Assistant. Please go to http://www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/faculty/employment.php for more information.

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Taste of Judaism is a three-session class for adults who would like to explore the Jewish perspective on spirituality, values and community. Classes are designed for beginners--for all who are interested in learning more about Judaism. Comfortable surroundings and an informal atmosphere encourage free and lively discussions of Judaism's approach to living in our rapidly changing society. Welcoming unaffiliated Jews, non-Jews who are seeking a closer relationship with Judaism, interfaith couples, children of interfaith couples, and parents and grandparents of interfaith couples. Admission is free, but registration is required.

For more information go to our website, www.jewishphilly.org/taste.

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USY Director
Temple Sinai in Cinnaminson, NJ is looking for a new USY director. We are located about 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia and have approximately 180 families and about 20 USY members.

We are looking for about 10 hours a month, which would include meetings and events. We would also like the person to attend LTI, and Fall and Spring Conventions.
Salary is negotiable. For more information, contact Becky at rmrsiman@comcast.net.

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USY Advisor
Beth Israel Synagogue in Chester County is seeking a USY advisor. It is a part time position that does come with a stipend.

We are hoping to have an advisor in place by the start of the year in September.
For more information, contact Lisa at l.k.wood@verizon.net.

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor
Main Line Conservative congregation seeks tutor for flexible hours weekly beginning Sept. 08. Individual must be:
-An enthusiastic Jewish role model
-Fluent in Torah and Haftarah trope
-Musical (have a pleasant voice and a good musical ear)
-Flexible (able to adapt to trope system of the synagogue)
-Responsible, committed
-Enjoy working with 12-13 year olds
Good pay. Good work environment.
Send resume to: Danielle Parmenter, Bar/Bat Mitzvah coordinator dparmenter@harziontemple.org, or fax to 610-667-2032.

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Livnot 30Somethings Program: August 13-26: A different way to see Israel
Hiking, community service, touring, and learning with a group of diverse and dynamic people.
Upcoming winter trip dates: December 24-January 2.
For information about this and other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

 

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July 13, 2007

Shabbat shalom and "happy" Friday the 13th! Click here to read one rabbi's sermon on superstitions in Judaism, and find out the origin of fear of this date!

This coming Tuesday, July 17 from 8:00-10:00 pm, join the Grad Network to cool off with a make your own sundae party! Click here for the link to RSVP for the Center City location.

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

OPPORTUNITIES

It's STILL that time of year: People are looking for roommates, looking for apartments, trying to sublet their apartments, selling their old stuff, looking for new stuff, spending way too much time on craigslist.... Let the Grad Network help! Check out the bulletin board, and email info@jewishgrads.org to add your own posting.

Also, read on for several job opportunities.

***

USY Director
Temple Sinai in Cinnaminson, NJ is looking for a new USY director. We are located about 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia and have approximately 180 families and about 20 USY members.

We are looking for about 10 hours a month, which would include meetings and events. We would also like the person to attend LTI, and Fall and Spring Conventions.
Salary is negotiable. For more information, contact Becky at rmrsiman@comcast.net.

***

USY Advisor
Beth Israel Synagogue in Chester County is seeking a USY advisor. It is a part time position that does come with a stipend.

We are hoping to have an advisor in place by the start of the year in September.
For more information, contact Lisa at l.k.wood@verizon.net.

***

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor
Main Line Conservative congregation seeks tutor for flexible hours weekly beginning Sept. 08. Individual must be:
-An enthusiastic Jewish role model
-Fluent in Torah and Haftarah trope
-Musical (have a pleasant voice and a good musical ear)
-Flexible (able to adapt to trope system of the synagogue)
-Responsible, committed
-Enjoy working with 12-13 year olds
Good pay. Good work environment.
Send resume to: Danielle Parmenter, Bar/Bat Mitzvah coordinator dparmenter@harziontemple.org, or fax to 610-667-2032.

***

Livnot 30Somethings Program: August 13-26: A different way to see Israel
Hiking, community service, touring, and learning with a group of diverse and dynamic people.
Upcoming winter trip dates: December 24-January 2.
For information about this and other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

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July 2, 2007

Happy (almost) July 4! In honor of the celebration, read about two interesting Jews involved in the American Revolution, including one with ties to Philly. Here and here .

Hope you're having a great summer, enjoying the weather, getting a break from classes and work, and waiting anxiously for the next Grad Network event!

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

USY Director
Temple Sinai in Cinnaminson, NJ is looking for a new USY director. We are located about 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia and have approximately 180 families and about 20 USY members.

We are looking for about 10 hours a month, which would include meetings and events. We would also like the person to attend LTI, and Fall and Spring Conventions.

Salary is negotiable. For more information, contact Becky at rmrsiman@comcast.net.

***

USY Advisor
Beth Israel Synagogue in Chester County is seeking a USY advisor. It is a part time position that does come with a stipend.

We are hoping to have an advisor in place by the start of the year in September.

For more information, contact Lisa at l.k.wood@verizon.net.

***

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor
Main Line Conservative congregation seeks tutor for flexible hours weekly beginning Sept. 08. Individual must be:
-An enthusiastic Jewish role model
-Fluent in Torah and Haftarah trope
-Musical (have a pleasant voice and a good musical ear)
-Flexible (able to adapt to trope system of the synagogue)
-Responsible, committed
-Enjoy working with 12-13 year olds

Good pay. Good work environment.

Send resume to: Danielle Parmenter, Bar/Bat Mitzvah coordinator dparmenter@harziontemple.org, or fax to 610-667-2032.

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SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!!! The Chevra's Israel Trip: The ultimate summer getaway for 20’s & 30’s! We have only 45 seats total for this tremendous trip, and we plan to sell them out early. Large subsidies are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We would love for you to join us for this unique experience (and/or recommend it to those 20-and 30-somethings who might be interested) – please be in touch with us soon by emailing info@chevra.net.

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Livnot 30Somethings Program: August 13-26: A different way to see Israel

Hiking, community service, touring, and learning with a group of diverse and dynamic people.

Upcoming winter trip dates: December 24-January 2.

For information about this and other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

 

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June 7, 2007

This Sunday, give back to the Philadelphia community by volunteering at the Jewish Relief Agency. Go to http://jewishgrads.org/jra610 for more and to RSVP.

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Thanks to all of you who have filled out the Grad Network survey so far! And if you haven't, we've just added another reason to give us your opinions:

In addition to being entered to win two free movie tickets, now you'll also be entered to win two free tickets to the Matisyahu concert at Penn's Landing on July 28!

Click here to fill out the survey, and thanks for your feedback.

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Read up and enjoy, because Network News is going on vacation for the rest of the month. Or, more accurately, to Israel! Grad students and other post-college young adults from the Greater Philadelphia area are embarking on a Taglit-birthright israel trip together next week.

In the meantime, there are lots of other great events going on around town, so enjoy, wish us well, and see you in a few weeks!

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENT

 

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!!! The Chevra's Israel Trip: The ultimate summer getaway for 20’s & 30’s! We have only 45 seats total for this tremendous trip, and we plan to sell them out early. Large subsidies are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We would love for you to join us for this unique experience (and/or recommend it to those 20-and 30-somethings who might be interested) – please be in touch with us soon by emailing info@chevra.net.

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Livnot 30Somethings Program: August 13-26: A different way to see Israel

For information about this and other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

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May 30, 2007

Tomorrow night we'll be chilling at the upstairs bar at Chaucer's, 20th and Lombard. Hope to see you there!

And on Shabbat afternoon , join us and other local young adult groups for a picnic lunch in Rittenhouse Square.

And you can still fill out the Grad Network survey and be entered to win 2 free movie tickets! Click here for the survey, and thanks for your feedback!

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

There are still spaces available for young Jews (18-26) to deepen their Jewish knowledge and skills through text study, prayer, and social action in beautiful Southern California at LISHMA. It's a truly life-changing learning experience. Graduate students are perfect candidates- only $500 for the whole month! Contact Lizzi at lishma@ramah.org or call 773-710-1395 for more information. Applications due May 31st.

The Lower Merion Synagogue (affiliation: Orthodox) is seeking College students with Jewish youth/education background interested in working in their youth program. Lisa Dardashti, LMS Youth Director, can be contacted for more information at lsdardashti@yahoo.com.

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SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!!! The Chevra's Israel Trip: The ultimate summer getaway for 20’s & 30’s! We have only 45 seats total for this tremendous trip, and we plan to sell them out early. Large subsidies are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We would love for you to join us for this unique experience (and/or recommend it to those 20-and 30-somethings who might be interested) – please be in touch with us soon by emailing info@chevra.net.

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Livnot 30Somethings Program: August 13-26: A different way to see Israel

For information about this and other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

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May 21, 2007

Cost for dinner is $5 for students and $10 for young professionals,
but the cheesecake and learning are free!

To RSVP and pay for dinner, follow these steps:

1. Go to jewishgrads.org/shavuot07
2. At the bottom of the page, fill in the amount ($5 for students, $10 for young professionals)
3. Click "add to cart"
4. Finally, at the top of the page, click "your shopping cart" to check-out.

(It really is easier than it sounds, but if you encounter any problems or would prefer to pay by check, contact info@jewishgrads.org)

And whether or not you'll be there, you can still learn about the holiday at this link from myjewishlearning.com

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Last chance to fill out the Grad Network survey and be entered to win 2 free movie tickets! Click here for the survey, and thanks for your feedback!

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

 

There are still spaces available for young Jews (18-26) to deepen their Jewish knowledge and skills through text study, prayer, and social action in beautiful Southern California at LISHMA. It's a truly life-changing learning experience. Graduate students are perfect candidates- only $500 for the whole month! Contact Lizzi at lishma@ramah.org or call 773-710-1395 for more information. Applications due May 31st.

The Lower Merion Synagogue (affiliation: Orthodox) is seeking College students with Jewish youth/education background interested in working in their youth program. Lisa Dardashti, LMS Youth Director, can be contacted for more information at lsdardashti@yahoo.com.

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Make $8/hour plus free dinner while saying thank you!
People needed to make calls to our donors to thank them for their donations this year. You will not be soliciting anyone, just thanking them for a gift they already made.

The days we are trying to do this is June 4, 5 and 6^th.

Contact lsmith2@pobox.uepnn.edu if you're interested.

***

The Chevra's Israel Trip: The ultimate summer getaway for 20’s & 30’s! We have only 45 seats total for this tremendous trip, and we plan to sell them out early. Large subsidies are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We would love for you to join us for this unique experience (and/or recommend it to those 20-and 30-somethings who might be interested) – please be in touch with us soon by emailing info@chevra.net.

***

Livnot 30Somethings Program: August 13-26: A different way to see Israel

For information about this and other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

***

CALLING ALL GREEN JEWS: Three hands-on learning opportunities coming up:
*13th Annual Teva Seminar on Jewish Environmental Education (June 4-7) - visit TevaCenter.org

*Torah Trek: A Jewish Wilderness Experience (August 13-19) - visit IsabellaFreedman.org/torahtrek

*A Taste of ADAMAH (August 13-19) (cosponsored with Hazon) - visit isabellafreedman.org/tasteadamah

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May 16, 2007

What do YOU think of the Grad Network? It's not too late to fill out the survey and be entered to win 2 free movie tickets!
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Grad Network are teaming up to get your opinions on the Grad Network and the Philadelphia Jewish community.

Click here for the survey, and thanks for your feedback!

Like cheesecake? This coming Tuesday night is the holiday of Shavuot! (often celebrated by enjoying dairy delicacies) We're joining forces with Etz Chaim to bring you an amazing event featuring dinner, all-night learning, cheesecake, and caffeine! Click here for the details and to RSVP.

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

 

There are still spaces available for young Jews (18-26) to deepen their Jewish knowledge and skills through text study, prayer, and social action in beautiful Southern California at LISHMA. It's a truly life-changing learning experience. Graduate students are perfect candidates- only $500 for the whole month! Contact Lizzi at lishma@ramah.org or call 773-710-1395 for more information. Applications due May 31st.

The Lower Merion Synagogue (affiliation: Orthodox) is seeking College students with Jewish youth/education background interested in working in their youth program. Lisa Dardashti, LMS Youth Director, can be contacted for more information at lsdardashti@yahoo.com.

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Make $8/hour plus free dinner while saying thank you!
People needed to make calls to our donors to thank them for their donations this year. You will not be soliciting anyone, just thanking them for a gift they already made.

The days we are trying to do this is June 4, 5 and 6^th.

Contact lsmith2@pobox.uepnn.edu if you're interested.

***

The Chevra's Israel Trip: The ultimate summer getaway for 20’s & 30’s! We have only 45 seats total for this tremendous trip, and we plan to sell them out early. Large subsidies are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We would love for you to join us for this unique experience (and/or recommend it to those 20-and 30-somethings who might be interested) – please be in touch with us soon by emailing info@chevra.net.

***

Livnot 30Somethings Program: August 13-26: A different way to see Israel

For information about this and other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

***

CALLING ALL GREEN JEWS: Three hands-on learning opportunities coming up:
*13th Annual Teva Seminar on Jewish Environmental Education (June 4-7) - visit TevaCenter.org

*Torah Trek: A Jewish Wilderness Experience (August 13-19) - visit IsabellaFreedman.org/torahtrek

*A Taste of ADAMAH (August 13-19) (cosponsored with Hazon) - visit isabellafreedman.org/tasteadamah

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May 10, 2007

What do YOU think of the Grad Network? Jewish life in Philly? Corny listserv taglines?

Take a break from finals, job-searching, or sun-bathing, and fill out this short online survey!
In conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, we are asking Jewish grads (and young professionals) for their opinions on the Grad Network and the Philadelphia Jewish community. This survey will help us improve grad programming for next year, and your insights are really important to us.

Click here for the survey, and as a way to say thank you, you'll be entered in a drawing to win
two free movie tickets! Thanks for your feedback!

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

 

 

Make $8/hour plus free dinner while saying thank you!
People needed to make calls to our donors to thank them for their donations this year. You will not be soliciting anyone, just thanking them for a gift they already made.

The days we are trying to do this is June 4, 5 and 6^th.

Contact lsmith2@pobox.uepnn.edu if you're interested.

***

The Chevra's Israel Trip: The ultimate summer getaway for 20’s & 30’s! We have only 45 seats total for this tremendous trip, and we plan to sell them out early. Large subsidies are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We would love for you to join us for this unique experience (and/or recommend it to those 20-and 30-somethings who might be interested) – please be in touch with us soon by emailing info@chevra.net.

***

For other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

***

CALLING ALL GREEN JEWS: Three hands-on learning opportunities coming up:
*13th Annual Teva Seminar on Jewish Environmental Education (June 4-7) - visit TevaCenter.org

*Torah Trek: A Jewish Wilderness Experience (August 13-19) - visit IsabellaFreedman.org/torahtrek

*A Taste of ADAMAH (August 13-19) (cosponsored with Hazon) - visit isabellafreedman.org/tasteadamah

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April 30, 2007

Take a break from finals to go to the theatre this Wednesday night! Join us for When Something Wonderful Ends, Wednesday night at 7:00 at Interact Theatre Company, 2030 Sansom St. Pay for your $10 ticket when you get there. Click here for details and to RSVP.

And hope to see you Sunday at the Philadelphia-wide Israel Celebration in Fairmount Park! Join 20s and 30s for a special meet and greet in the Wine Garden from 2:00-3:30.

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

Grad night at the theatre - When Something Wonderful Ends
Wednesday, May 2
7:00 pm
Interact Theatre Company, 2030 Sansom St.
Join us for a night of thought-provoking theatre. Followed by gelato!
RSVP required.
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UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

First Thursday Happy Hour

 

Make $8/hour plus free dinner while saying thank you!
People needed to make calls to our donors to thank them for their donations this year. You will not be soliciting anyone, just thanking them for a gift they already made.

The days we are trying to do this is June 4, 5 and 6^th.

Contact lsmith2@pobox.uepnn.edu if you're interested.

***

The Chevra's Israel Trip: The ultimate summer getaway for 20’s & 30’s! We have only 45 seats total for this tremendous trip, and we plan to sell them out early. Large subsidies are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We would love for you to join us for this unique experience (and/or recommend it to those 20-and 30-somethings who might be interested) – please be in touch with us soon by emailing info@chevra.net.

***

For other great 21+ Israel trips, check out livnot.com

***

CALLING ALL GREEN JEWS: Three hands-on learning opportunities coming up:
*13th Annual Teva Seminar on Jewish Environmental Education (June 4-7) - visit TevaCenter.org

*Torah Trek: A Jewish Wilderness Experience (August 13-19) - visit IsabellaFreedman.org/torahtrek

*A Taste of ADAMAH (August 13-19) (cosponsored with Hazon) - visit isabellafreedman.org/tasteadamah

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April 24, 2007

JOIN US FOR SHABBAT DINNER THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!

Celebrate the fabulous academic year gone by with a special Grad Network Shabbat dinner, this Friday at 8:00 pm on the 2nd floor of Steinhardt Hall, 215 S. 39th St.

FREE for graduating grad students!

And no more emailing your credit card number: we are pleased to introduce online payment for Grad Network events. So take advantage of the new technology, and RSVP by Wednesday, April 25 at 5:00 pm using the following links:

Graduating grad student (FREE)
(No need for you to worry about online payment -- just email your RSVP to info@jewishgrads.org)

Returning grad student ($15)

Young professionals ($20)

SEE YOU FRIDAY!

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

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The Chevra's Israel Trip: The ultimate summer getaway for 20’s & 30’s! We have only 45 seats total for this tremendous trip, and we plan to sell them out early. Large subsidies are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We would love for you to join us for this unique experience (and/or recommend it to those 20-and 30-somethings who might be interested) – please be in touch with us soon by emailing info@chevra.net.

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Currently looking for 2 male or female 22-28 roommates who are
fun, chill, and want to live in Center City with 2 great girls and a pup Jumpin' Jack Flash, Moishe House is a collection of homes throughout the United States that serve as a hub for young adult Jewish community (with an emphasis on ages 18-28). The Forest Foundation provides a rent subsidy and a program budget for a handful of young, eager, innovative Jews to live in and create their vision of an ideal Jewish communal space. If you're interested, contact Rebecca at rebeccasara.coren@gmail.com

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April 18, 2007

Next week's a big one, with fabulous Grad Network events to start and end your week.

Start the week off right by coming to the latest installment of Philly's young adult social action project. That's right. It's TIME TO IMPROVE PHILADELPHIA!!!

And then, finish your week off in style with the last Grad Network Shabbat dinner of the year! As our way of saying mazel tov, this dinner is FREE FOR GRADUATING GRAD STUDENTS. But if you're sticking around for another year, there's a treat for you too: with this event, we proudly introduce online payment! Click here for details.

And if you're looking for something to do THIS weekend, look no further than the Collaborative's and Renaissance Group's Bar Mitzvah Disco. Dig out your poofiest dress or your most powder-blue suit, and see below for details.

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

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Congregation Beth Emeth is looking for a full time professional to oversee youth programming in our congregation, beginning on or around August 1, 2007. We seek someone who is enthusiastic, creative, knowledgeable about and deeply committed to Judaism, loves working with children and teens, and is familiar with Reform ideology and practice. Ideal candidates will have prior Jewish educational and youth programming experience. The Youth Activities Director works with children and youth, and families in both informal and formal education at the synagogue. S/he plans events for and oversees all youth groups, coordinates youth, teen, and family worship, and works closely with the Religious School as an occasional teacher and partner in school-wide programming. The Youth Activities Director is responsible for sustaining a comprehensive youth culture at Beth Emeth, and, as s/he sees fit, implicating new programming to further this culture. The Youth Activities Director is overseen by the rabbi in charge of family and informal education as well as the Youth committee chair(s).
Please send cover letter, resume, and other application materials to: Jan Goodman electronically at jan.goodman@comcast.net or by mail at Congregation Beth Emeth - attn: Jan Goodman; 300 W. Lea Blvd.; Wilmington, DE 19802. Please feel free to contact Jan if you have any questions or wish to request further information on the Youth Activities Director position.

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Currently looking for 2 male or female 22-28 roommates who are
fun, chill, and want to live in Center City with 2 great girls and a pup Jumpin' Jack Flash, Moishe House is a collection of homes throughout the United States that serve as a hub for young adult Jewish community (with an emphasis on ages 18-28). The Forest Foundation provides a rent subsidy and a program budget for a handful of young, eager, innovative Jews to live in and create their vision of an ideal Jewish communal space. If you're interested, contact Rebecca at rebeccasara.coren@gmail.com

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Teaching the Holocaust: Josey Fisher, Instructor. Earn 3 Graduate Credits • Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 2007, 9:00 am-5:00 pm at Gratz College. This course will provide educators with the historical, sociological, and psychological background for discussing issues related to the Holocaust. For more information, contact the instructor at 215-635-7300 x 130.

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Graduating law students: Looking forward to graduating and then getting the Bar behind you? You can now make plans to treat yourself with a grand legal adventure as soon as you finish taking the bar exam. Israel Law Discovery would like to offer you the experience of a lifetime: Join us on the POST-BAR TRIP TO ISRAEL, take 12 days to unwind from the stress of taking the bar exam. This is the only tour designed for law school graduates just like you. Take a relaxing dip into the Mediterranean Sea, or float atop of the Dead Sea and let the rich minerals wash away all the headaches. Visit the Old City of Jerusalem and enjoy the hustle and bustle of modern Tel Aviv. You will also get a glimpse of legal professionals' daily lives by visiting some of Israel's top law firms, and meet with Israeli judges and attorneys a like. Visits to some of the holiest sites to many religions in the world, see the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Temple Mount, Safed, Nazareth, and the Sea of Galilee, just to name a few. Interested yet? Contact IsraelLawDiscovery@gmail.com today for more details.

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Teaching positions available at Society Hill Synagogue (418 Spruce St.)! Sunday positions available with young children from 9:00-10:50, and positions with 3rd-7th graders available Sunday 11-1 and Tuesday 4:15-6:15. Interviewing now for September. Send your resume by fax or e-mail to (Mrs.) Merle Salkin, Director of Education, 215-922-6599 (fax), salkin@societyhillsynagogue.org.

 

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April 12, 2007

Passover's behind us, and we're more than a week into counting the Omer, the 49 day count between Passover and Shavuot. Click here. You won't be sorry!

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

Drexel JLSA: Panel on Elder Law
Wednesday, April 18
7:00 pm
TBA, Drexel's campus
read more

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

Congregation Beth Emeth is looking for a full time professional to oversee youth programming in our congregation, beginning on or around August 1, 2007. We seek someone who is enthusiastic, creative, knowledgeable about and deeply committed to Judaism, loves working with children and teens, and is familiar with Reform ideology and practice. Ideal candidates will have prior Jewish educational and youth programming experience. The Youth Activities Director works with children and youth, and families in both informal and formal education at the synagogue. S/he plans events for and oversees all youth groups, coordinates youth, teen, and family worship, and works closely with the Religious School as an occasional teacher and partner in school-wide programming. The Youth Activities Director is responsible for sustaining a comprehensive youth culture at Beth Emeth, and, as s/he sees fit, implicating new programming to further this culture. The Youth Activities Director is overseen by the rabbi in charge of family and informal education as well as the Youth committee chair(s).
Please send cover letter, resume, and other application materials to: Jan Goodman electronically at jan.goodman@comcast.net or by mail at Congregation Beth Emeth - attn: Jan Goodman; 300 W. Lea Blvd.; Wilmington, DE 19802. Please feel free to contact Jan if you have any questions or wish to request further information on the Youth Activities Director position.

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Currently looking for 2 male or female 22-28 roommates who are
fun, chill, and want to live in Center City with 2 great girls and a pup Jumpin' Jack Flash, Moishe House is a collection of homes throughout the United States that serve as a hub for young adult Jewish community (with an emphasis on ages 18-28). The Forest Foundation provides a rent subsidy and a program budget for a handful of young, eager, innovative Jews to live in and create their vision of an ideal Jewish communal space. If you're interested, contact Rebecca at rebeccasara.coren@gmail.com

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Teaching the Holocaust: Josey Fisher, Instructor. Earn 3 Graduate Credits • Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 2007, 9:00 am-5:00 pm at Gratz College. This course will provide educators with the historical, sociological, and psychological background for discussing issues related to the Holocaust. For more information, contact the instructor at 215-635-7300 x 130.

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Graduating law students: Looking forward to graduating and then getting the Bar behind you? You can now make plans to treat yourself with a grand legal adventure as soon as you finish taking the bar exam. Israel Law Discovery would like to offer you the experience of a lifetime: Join us on the POST-BAR TRIP TO ISRAEL, take 12 days to unwind from the stress of taking the bar exam. This is the only tour designed for law school graduates just like you. Take a relaxing dip into the Mediterranean Sea, or float atop of the Dead Sea and let the rich minerals wash away all the headaches. Visit the Old City of Jerusalem and enjoy the hustle and bustle of modern Tel Aviv. You will also get a glimpse of legal professionals' daily lives by visiting some of Israel's top law firms, and meet with Israeli judges and attorneys a like. Visits to some of the holiest sites to many religions in the world, see the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Temple Mount, Safed, Nazareth, and the Sea of Galilee, just to name a few. Interested yet? Contact IsraelLawDiscovery@gmail.com today for more details.

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Teaching positions available at Society Hill Synagogue (418 Spruce St.)! Sunday positions available with young children from 9:00-10:50, and positions with 3rd-7th graders available Sunday 11-1 and Tuesday 4:15-6:15. Interviewing now for September. Send your resume by fax or e-mail to (Mrs.) Merle Salkin, Director of Education, 215-922-6599 (fax), salkin@societyhillsynagogue.org.

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April 5, 2007

It's a pretty quiet week, as we all enjoy Chol Hamoed (the weekdays of a holiday) of Passover. Hope you had great seders, and stay tuned after the holiday for more great events. In the meantime, there are a few things happening around town this week, and some fantastic job and housing openings to read about in the Opportunities section below.

And if eight days of matzah are starting to seem like too much for you and you're looking for some inspiration, check out the Pesach links. Yeah, they went out over this list before the holiday, but that was before you'd cracked open the can of macaroons.

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

Currently looking for 2 male or female 22-28 roommates who are
fun, chill, and want to live in Center City with 2 great girls and a pup Jumpin' Jack Flash, Moishe House is a collection of homes throughout the United States that serve as a hub for young adult Jewish community (with an emphasis on ages 18-28). The Forest Foundation provides a rent subsidy and a program budget for a handful of young, eager, innovative Jews to live in and create their vision of an ideal Jewish communal space. If you're interested, contact Rebecca at rebeccasara.coren@gmail.com

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Teaching the Holocaust: Josey Fisher, Instructor. Earn 3 Graduate Credits • Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 2007, 9:00 am-5:00 pm at Gratz College. This course will provide educators with the historical, sociological, and psychological background for discussing issues related to the Holocaust. For more information, contact the instructor at 215-635-7300 x 130.

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Graduating law students: Looking forward to graduating and then getting the Bar behind you? You can now make plans to treat yourself with a grand legal adventure as soon as you finish taking the bar exam. Israel Law Discovery would like to offer you the experience of a lifetime: Join us on the POST-BAR TRIP TO ISRAEL, take 12 days to unwind from the stress of taking the bar exam. This is the only tour designed for law school graduates just like you. Take a relaxing dip into the Mediterranean Sea, or float atop of the Dead Sea and let the rich minerals wash away all the headaches. Visit the Old City of Jerusalem and enjoy the hustle and bustle of modern Tel Aviv. You will also get a glimpse of legal professionals' daily lives by visiting some of Israel's top law firms, and meet with Israeli judges and attorneys a like. Visits to some of the holiest sites to many religions in the world, see the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Temple Mount, Safed, Nazareth, and the Sea of Galilee, just to name a few. Interested yet? Contact IsraelLawDiscovery@gmail.com today for more details.

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Teaching positions available at Society Hill Synagogue (418 Spruce St.)! Sunday positions available with young children from 9:00-10:50, and positions with 3rd-7th graders available Sunday 11-1 and Tuesday 4:15-6:15. Interviewing now for September. Send your resume by fax or e-mail to (Mrs.) Merle Salkin, Director of Education, 215-922-6599 (fax), salkin@societyhillsynagogue.org.

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March 26, 2007

Love, Law, and Learning

**TONIGHT: "Love Iranian-American Style" at the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival!
Tickets are only $5 for grad students and include admission to the film and a wine and snacks reception with the filmmaker's mother and other 20s and 30s moviegoers.

**TOMORROW NIGHT: Cocktails, Conversation, and Networking Event for law students!
It's not too late to RSVP for this amazing networking opportunity where you'll have the chance to shmooze with other law students and Jewish lawyers working in Philadelphia.

**WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: Lunch and Learn about Passover
Co-sponsored with JEMS (Jewish Engineers, Mathematicians, and Scientists), enjoy felafel while learning about Passover with a science-y spin. Stay tuned for a special Passover edition of Network News later in the week.

 

UPCOMING NETWORK EVENTS

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

OPPORTUNITIES

Dear Graduating Law Student (3L or 4L):

Looking forward to graduating and then getting the Bar behind you? You can now make plans to treat yourself with a grand legal adventure as soon as you finish taking the bar exam. Israel Law Discovery would like to offer you the experience of a lifetime: Join us on the POST-BAR TRIP TO ISRAEL, take 12 days to unwind from the stress of taking the bar exam. This is the only tour designed for law school graduates just like you. Take a relaxing dip into the Mediterranean Sea, or float atop of the Dead Sea and let the rich minerals wash away all the headaches. Visit the Old City of Jerusalem and enjoy the hustle and bustle of modern Tel Aviv. You will also get a glimpse of legal professionals' daily lives by visiting some of Israel's top law firms, and meet with Israeli judges and attorneys a like. Visits to some of the holiest sites to many religions in the world, see the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Temple Mount, Safed, Nazareth, and the Sea of Galilee, just to name a few.

Interested yet? Contact IsraelLawDiscovery@gmail.com today for more details.

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Teaching positions available at Society Hill Synagogue (418 Spruce St.)! Sunday positions available with young children from 9:00-10:50, and positions with 3rd-7th graders available Sunday 11-1 and Tuesday 4:15-6:15. Interviewing now for September. Send your resume by fax or e-mail to (Mrs.) Merle Salkin, Director of Education, 215-922-6599 (fax), salkin@societyhillsynagogue.org.