Jewish Gator Guide the Heart of Jewish Life at UF Springvolume 8 2008 – ISSUE 2 at the UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA Dear Friends, Shalom!
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vwwc Jewish Gator Guide The Heart of Jewish Life at UF SpringVOLUME 8 2008 – ISSUE 2 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Dear Friends, Shalom! It is with great pleasure that we present you with our annual spring semester guide. This guide will allow you to keep track of our popular Shabbat and Holiday schedule as well as present a kaleidoscope of the famous programs we offer at the Center, including classes, Shabbatons and social programs. The college years are a critical stage in development when students exercise their independence and make many of the decisions that will help shape their lives. Jewish involvement at this point in a student’s life is not merely a luxury, it is absolutely essential. As a Jewish home away from home for every Jewish student, we offer a non-judgmental, open and friendly beacon of light amidst an array of political agendas, counter-cultures, missionaries and isms all vying for the student’s body and mind. Through blending traditional values with contemporary techniques, we are able to help people connect to their roots as they discover meaning in living Jewishly and develop an appreciation for their heritage and proudly identify with Judaism. We are one address where students feel comfortable and can turn to for everything from a homemade bowl of chicken soup Friday night to a Torah class or a philosophical discussion during the week. On a personal level, we are open and accepting with unconditional love and care we are available 24/7 for counseling or just a welcoming friendly chat. We welcome you to join with us. Participate in the programs and get involved in our activities. Stop by the Center any time for a discussion, a cup of coffee, a smile or a hello. You don’t need an excuse to drop in, that’s what we’re here for. Our children, Mendel, Mushka, Rochel, Levi & Shmueli, join us in wishing you a great semester and much happiness and health. JEWISH Gator GUIDE Go Gators! Volume 8 – Issue 2 Published four times a year by: Rabbi Berl and Chanie Goldman Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Center at the University of Florida 2 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 A Home At The University Rabbi Berl & Chanie Goldman Directors Of FLORIDA ... Where Every Jew is Family 2021 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603 t.352.336.5877 www.JewishGator.com [email protected] Foundation for the Jewish Gator Nation LUBAVITCH/CHABAD STUDENT BOARD 2007/08 - 5768 PRESIDENT – Davita Mabaurakh OFFICERS at LARGE VICE PRESIDENTS – Sandy Baum, Eric Bassan Brian Abergel Emma Milman Treasurer – Jacob Rimon Sabrina Abitbol David Nurieli Yaakov Abudaram Effi Paris Secretary - Rachel Benson Jasmine Aronson Donna Paniry PrograM EXECUTIVES – Alex Epstein, Keren Reznik Emily Bernstein Devin Plevka ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES – Suzanne Kerpel, Mordy Kramer, Ronit Schlesinger Elias Benarroch Amy Podolsky FRESHMAN Coordinator – Jaime Milgram Judith Bragger Jeremy Reiz GREEK Coordinator – David Drescher Shir Carmely Lindsay Ressler Education EXECUTIVE – Jacob Esquenazi Carly Chetek Andres Scharifker WOMEN’S PrograMS Coordinators – Ayelet Gaito, Jennifer Sackin Brandon Cohen Andrea Schneider Daniel Drescher Alex Schwartz Holiday EXECUTIVE – Cyn Apfelbaum, Diana Diesendruck Josh Friedman Laurie Setton Fundraising EXECUTIVE – David Amar Jackie Feldman Ilanit Sisso Shabbat EXECUTIVES – Ilana Arnowitz, Rebecca Schoonover Sean Gabay Spenser Solis SOCIAL ACTION EXECUTIVE – Adam Snipelisky Brandon Glantz Tina Svetkova Culinary COMMittee – Alan Blacharz, Oren Okhovat, Dori Goldstein Katherine Steinvortz Mandy Niad, Gabe Shook Levi Goldman Shira Spalter Graduate SCHOOL Coordinator – Jenna Backer Jonathan Hack Jonathan Szydlo Deborah Herbstman Melanie Taylor LAW SCHOOL Coordinators – Ilan Kaufer, Amy Stover Andrew Hoffman Benjamin Thompson MEDICAL SCHOOL Coordinator – Lital Dardik Avery Jaffe Charlie Waserstein JSU PRESIDENT – Danielle Obrart Hillary Kener Jerome Wilkerson JSU LIAISON – Shaina Akrish Julia Kufman Jordan Wolland Faculty ADVISOR – Professor Howard Rothman Nesli Levy 352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 3 TORAH CLASSES Girl Coffee Talk For students only Give your soul a boost with some spiritual caffeine. Join Chanie to discuss the Jewish woman and to present those ques- tions that you’ve always wanted to know. Program Coordinators: Jennifer Sackin & Ayelet Gaito thursday afternoon: 5:00 –6:00PM JAN. 17, FEB. 7 - 21, MARCH 27, APRIL 10 At: UF Campus Starbucks Hub Kabbala 101 Course in Jewish Mysticism Join a four-week course and learn the basics of ancient Jewish mysticism, its history and how it relates to our lives today. Find out what authentic Kabbalah is all about and what it isn’t. A class for students of all backgrounds! Presented by: Rabbi Berl & Chanie with open discussion Wednesday EVENING: 8:00 – 9:15PM MARCH 19 - What is Kabbalah? Women and Men in Kabbalah MARCH 26 - Cosmic Order: The Four Worlds APRIL 2 - 10 Sefirot: Ten Foundations of the Human Personality APRIL 9 - Afterlife and Armaggedon At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) Law ‘n’ Lunch Explore Jewish law texts as they relate to the 21st century (with Kosher lunch) Presented by: Rabbi Berl A joint project of: Jewish Gator Graduate Association & Jewish Student Law Association Wednesday afternoon: 12:00 – 1:00PM january 23, february 20, MARCH 26 At: UF Campus - Levin School of law - Faculty dining room or TBA 4 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 TORAH CLASSES Hebrew Reading Crash Course Finally the beginner’s course you’ve been waiting for Learn to read Hebrew in just five sessions to follow services and pray. Presented by: Rabbi Berl Wednesday EVENING:8:00 – 9:00PM january 30, february 6, 13, 20, 27 At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) Med ‘n’ Munch Discover Judaism’s contributions to health care, from the sages of the Talmud & Maimonides, to modern medical advancements. What is the vital role of the physician as a messenger of G-d, in the healing process? (with Kosher lunch) Presented by: Rabbi Berl A project of: Jewish Gator Graduate Association Monday afternoon: 12:00 – 1:00PM january 14, february 11, MARCH 31 At: UF Campus – Shands Hospital Room TBA One-on-One Learning Rabbi Berl and Chanie are available for 1-on-1 learning or discussions on any Jewish topic of your choice. No questions off-bounds! Call or E-mail to set a date & time to study 352.336.5877 – www.JewishGator.com 352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 5 SHABBAT & PRAYER TGI Shabbat ! Friday Night Live! Shabbat on Fifth Ave! Turn your Friday night into Shabbat at your home away from home Chabad-Lubavitch! Join us with your friends for Prayer, followed by Kiddush, Song, Challah, Shabbat dinner and warm words of Torah and find out what the buzz is all about. FRIDAY NIGHTS 7:30 PM SPRING SEMESTER At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES Saturday MORNINGS: 10:30AM SPRING SEMESTER Shacharit, Torah Reading, Mussaf followed by Kiddush lunch At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center Minyan Daily Evening Services 7:30 PM SPRING SEMESTER Snacks Served The Minyan is in loving memory of: Kariel Chaya Bas Baila Malka - Carolyn Levy At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) 6 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 SPECIAL WEEKENDS TGI Shabbat ! Family Weekend February 15 -16, 2008 Friday Night Live! AN inspirational WEEKEND SHOWcasing JEWISH LIFE at UF - HONORING THE STUDENTS! Friday NIGHT: February 15 7:30pm: Experience the warmth of Shabbat Services and Dinner Saturday EVENING: February 16 8:00 - 10:00pm: buffet dinner & student awards ceremony 11:00pm: Havdallah & BBQ after the Gator game A showcase of Jewish life at the University of Florida For all UF students, parents, grandparents, relatives and friends At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) Orange & Blue Shabbat MARCH 28 – 29, 2008 Scholar in residence – Rabbi Levi Kaplan, Director, Ivy League Torah Study Program Friday MARCH 28: 7:30PM Join fellow UF students for the largest Shabbat experience and dinner in the South-East, celebrating our heritage, history and continuity. Be a part of it and bring your friends for Prayer, followed by Kiddush, Song, Challah, Shabbat dinner & warm words of Torah. Saturday MARCH 29:10:15AM Services, Torah reading, Mussaf, Kiddush and Farbrengen 4:00PM - Torah class • Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM Minyan Daily Evening Services Southeastern Jewish Student Conference Spend Shabbat with students from universities throughout the Southeast including: Emory - FAU - FIU - FSU - LYNN - MDC - Tulane - TAMU -UCF - UF - UG - UM - UNF- USF workshops, services, great food, torah classes, entertainment and good comradeship APRIL 4 – 5, 2008 Presented by the: Chabad-Lubavitch Southeastern Campus Alliance Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM At: Holiday Inn – University Center 1250 West University Avenue (University Ave. corner NW 13th St.) 352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 7 LEARNING SERIES KEEPING THE FAITH Jews facing contemporary issues from the Torah’s perspective. A LEARNING SERIES. Discuss different topics & enjoy kosher delicacies. “My Body Is My Temple” Exploring the Jewish perspective on tattoos, piercing and body respect. MONDAY EVENING: January 21 8:00PM – 9:30PM Hot Appetizers “Missionary Impossible” Responses to missionaries’ battle for the Jewish soul. MONDAY NIGHT: February 25 8:00PM