Events

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It's a tradition! Join Hillel for the first event of the year, the Ice Cream Social, at the Cowell Conference Room. Meet students, Hillel interns and staff.

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Cowell Conference Room

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Visit the Hillel table at the OPERS Resource Fair. For details on the fair, go to
http://www.ucscrecreation.com/

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 5:30-7 p.m.
Discussion of Satan in Goray by Isaac Bashevis Singer
The Watsonville Public Library will host a five-part reading and discussion series http://www.watsonvillelibrary.org/services/ltai.shtml, Jewish Literature: Identity and Imagination, beginning this fall. This exciting program is designed to offer participants an opportunity to explore Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books centered on a common theme. Dr. Murray Baumgarten will lead and facilitate the book discussions which center on the theme Demons, Golems, and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination.

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Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St., Watsonville

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Weekly Torah and Kabbalah discussion class for credit. Meets every Thursday throughout the quarter. Includes free lunch! If not registered, attend as drop-in. Watch for details on location.

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Cowell College, Room 133

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Join us for Rabbi Fern's first Shabbat service with Santa Cruz Hillel! Welcome Shabbat with traditional songs and rituals. Kiddush and dinner to follow.

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Santa Cruz Hillel - 222 Cardiff Pl.

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The first free, kosher Friday-night dinner of the year starts at 7:30 pm!

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Santa Cruz Hillel - 222 Cardiff Pl.

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Join us for a Reform service led by Rabbi Shifra Weiss-Penzias and UCSC alum Laura Burns. Stay for kiddush, apples and honey!

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Porter-Kresge I Lounge

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Join us for a Conservative service led by UCSC student Lizzy Cantor, followed by kiddush, apples and honey in the Porter-Kresge I Lounge.

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Porter Fireside Lounge

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Join us for Conservative Rosh Hashanah services led by Lizzy Cantor. Morning services are from 10:00 - 1:00, and afternoon services from 2:00 - 3:30.

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Porter Fireside Lounge

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Join us for Reform Rosh Hashanah services led by Rabbi Shifra Weiss-Penzias and UCSC alum Laura Burns.

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Porter-Kresge I Lounge

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FREE Shabbat Dinner at 7:30pm followed by a freeze dancing contest with a prize for the winner! Optional Shabbat songs and rituals led by Liz Baseman at 6:30! Can't wait to see you there!

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Santa Cruz Hillel - 222 Cardiff Pl.

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Join us for Kol Nidre led by Rabbi Shifra and Laura Burns.

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Porter-Kresge I Lounge

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Join us for Kol Nidre led by Rabbi Yitzak Miller.

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Porter Fireside Lounge

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Join us for Yom Kippur services led by Rabbi Yitzak Miller, followed by FOOD!
Combined Reform/Conservative services begin at 10am and traditional services continue on at 12:45pm, though everyone is welcome to stay for whatever section of the services that they want. The full schedule of services will be announced at the beginning.
Fast-breaking will be in Porter-Kresge I-Lounge immediately following the sevices.

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Porter Fireside Lounge

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Break your fast with us in the I-Lounge following services.

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Porter-Kresge I Lounge

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Join us for FREE Shabbat dinner at 7:30pm, with optional student-led Shabbat songs and rituals at 6:30pm. Wonderland Shabbat activities include face painting and other fun! Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite character from Wonderland!

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Santa Cruz Hillel - 222 Cardiff Pl.

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Come help Hillel and AEPi build and decorate a Sukkah at Cowell College! Snacks and decorating materials will be provided!

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Cowell College

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FREE PIZZA at the Sukkah at the Baytree Bookstore Plaza! Come by and say Shalom!

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Baytree Bookstore Plaza

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FREE PIZZA in the Sukkah at the Baytree Bookstore Plaza! Come by and say Shalom!

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Baytree Bookstore Plaza

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 5:30-7 p.m.
Discussion of The Dybbuk and Other Writings by S. Ansky
The Watsonville Public Library will host a five-part reading and discussion series http://www.watsonvillelibrary.org/services/ltai.shtml, Jewish Literature: Identity and Imagination, beginning this fall. This exciting program is designed to offer participants an opportunity to explore Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books centered on a common theme. Dr. Murray Baumgarten will lead and facilitate the book discussions which center on the theme Demons, Golems, and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination.

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Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St., Watsonville

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Come by Hillel at 8pm to enjoy some Hookah in the Sukkah Israeli-style!

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Santa Cruz Hillel - 222 Cardiff Pl.

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FREE PIZZA in the Sukkah at the Baytree Bookstore Plaza! Come by and say Shalom!

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This is Santa Cruz Hillel's first event just for Jewish grad students at UCSC and Jewish professionals in the area. Bring dessert and bring your ideas for future events and gatherings. Friends and partners are always welcome too!

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Santa Cruz Hillel - 222 Cardiff Pl.

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Join us for Sukkot and Shabbat songs and rituals in the Sukkah with Rabbi Fern!

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Cowell College

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Enjoy a FREE harvest feast at 7:30pm, and join us for optional Shabbat and Sukkot songs and rituals with Rabbi Fern at 6:30! We'll be at Hillel's sukkah at Cowell College!
Sukkot, the "festival of booths," is a Jewish harvest holiday. Our ancestors slept and ate in the fields in small huts called "Sukkot" during the fall harvest season. We commemorate this practice by eating and celebrating in our own huts for the week of Sukkot.

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Cowell College