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Sh ab b at Shabbat with Houston Hillel
Shabbat at Houston Hillel - Dinner at 6:30 pm, optional services at 6:00. Check the Falafel for the locations of our Shabbat dinners on campus. August 26 Shabbat at Houston Hillel - Challah baking at 5:15 September 2 Shabbat at University of Houston at 6:00 September 9 Shabbat at Houston Hillel September 16 Shabbat at Rice University at 6:00 September 23 Shabbat at Houston Hillel - Challah baking at 5:15 September 30 Shabbat at Houston Hillel October 7 Shabbat at University of Houston at 6:00 October 14 Shabbat at Houston Hillel October 21 Shabbat in the Sukkah at Houston Hillel - Challah baking at 5:15 October 28 Shabbat at Rice University at 6:00 November 4 Shabbat at University of Houston at 6:00 November 11 Shabbat at Houston Hillel November 18 Shabbat at Houston Hillel - Challah baking at 5:15 November 25 No Shabbat dinner - Thanksgiving Break December 2 Shabbat at Houston Hillel - Challah baking at 5:15 Houston Hillel’s Shabbat dinners are sponsored by Elton and Janet Lipnick, David and Kathy Lipnick, and Amy and Myles Kelman in memory of Paul and Fannie Lipnick. The Lipnick/Kelman families have generously sponsored Houston Hillel’s Shabbat dinners in Paul and Fannie Lipnick’s memory each year since 2009.
H ig hl ig hts Welcome Back BBQ Sunday, Aug 21 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Houston Hillel
Friends, Food & Hillel
H igh H o l y Days Students may attend Houston Hillel’s High Holy Day services free of charge and do not need advance reservations. Non-students, including recent graduates, may attend all High Holy Day services and the breakfast for a required minimum donation of $200 per person.
Dip into the New Year
Tuesday, Sept 27 at 11:30 am UH Hillel Student Lounge Wednesday, Sept 28 at noon Rice’s Brochstein Pavilion Stop by for some sweet HHD snacks during our Campus Lunches.
Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner Houston Hillel Sunday, Oct 2 at 5:30 pm Free for students, $10 for others RSVP with Liza 713-526-4918 or labrams@houstonhillel.org Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Houston Hillel Sunday, Oct 2 at 7 pm Rosh Hashanah Morning Services Houston Hillel Monday, Oct 3 at 10 am (and FREE lunch for all attendees) Tuesday, Oct 4 at 10 am
Yom Kippur
Chocolate Schmooze Wednesday Sept 7 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm Chocolate Bar in Rice Village
“$5 all you can eat!”
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Erev Yom Kippur Dinner Houston Hillel Tuesday, Oct 11 at 5:30 pm Free for students, $10 for others RSVP with Liza 713-526-4918 or labrams@houstonhillel.org Kol Nidre Service Houston Hillel Tuesday, Oct 11 at 7 pm Yom Kippur Morning & Yizkor Services Houston Hillel Wednesday, Oct 12 at 10 am Yom Kippur Aft Service, Neilah & Break-fast Houston Hillel Wednesday, Oct 12 at 5:30 pm
Sukkot
Sukkah Building Check the Falafel for date & time A.D. Bruce Religion Center Check the Falafel for date, time & location Rice Shabbat in the Sukkah Friday, Oct 21 Houston Hillel Sukkah Pizza in the Hut Tuesday, Oct 18 at 11:30 am UH Sukkah at A.D. Bruce Religion Ctr Wednesday, Oct 19 at noon Rice - Check Falafel for location Jewstontexas Sangria in the Sukkah (for twentysomethings - 21 to 29) Tuesday, Oct 18 at 7 pm Houston Hillel Sukkah
for J e wi s h Twent yso m ething s Holiday Celebrations Jewston Style Jewston Shabbat Dinners
Fridays at 7:00 pm - Aug 19, Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 18 & Dec 16 For graduate students and young professionals between 21-29.
Jewston Shabbat Chill Nights
Aug 5, Oct 7 & Dec 2 Check the Jewston Newsletter for more info Alternative Shabbat experiences beyond candles, wine and challah.
Finals Study Night at Houston Hillel
Monday, Dec 12 from 7:00 pm to ???
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Havdoggah: Havdallah at the Dog Park!
Oct 1 & Nov 10 Check the Jewston Newsletter for Locations No dog? No problem! Show up anyway, we’ll have fun for humans, too.
Pop Up Judaism
Jewish Conversations and Learning A Slice with Rabbi Weiss
Aug 11 & Oct 6 from 8 to 10 pm - By appt only! House of Pies on Kirby Have a private chat with Rabbi Kenny about whatever’s on your mind - Jewish questions, life’s questions, or any question. Just you or bring a friend, wherever the conversation goes, Kenny buys the slice(s). Sign up for 8 to 9, or 9 to 10 by contacting Kenny at kweiss@houstonhillel.org.
Delicious Food and Quiet Study Areas!
Jewish Conference Opportunities
Sept 6 & Nov 8 at 7 pm Houston Hillel Wine and dessert - along with a conversation about a contemporary Jewish topic led by Rabbi Kenny Weiss.
Scholarships available! Israel advocacy, eco-Zionism, NUJLS (the National Union of Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex Students), or just a weekend with other Jewish college students - there’s a conference for every interest. Check the Falafel for the possibilities.
Cafe Ivrit
Cooking Classes
Thursday, Sept 15 at 7 pm Challah baking Thursday, Nov 10 at 7 pm Challah baking Thursday, Dec 29 at 7 pm Latke Fry What’s more Jewish than food? Nothing! We’ll meet at Houston Hillel.
Graduate Student Lunches
Check the Jewston newsletter for monthly lunches at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston College of Law, UH Law, UT McGovern Medical School, Rice MBA Program, Rice Shepard School of Music, and Bay Area Hillel.
Meeting Friends and Having Fun Jews & Brews About every other Tuesday from 7-9 pm Aug 16, 20; Sept 13, 27; Oct 11; Nov 1, 15, 29; Dec 13, 27 Jews and Brews. The name says it all. Follow Jewston on Facebook for the location!
Under the Radar Buffalo Bayou
Locations to be determined
Get in touch with your creative side while drinking and schmoozing with friends.
Sports Games
Every Tuesday, late morn to early afternoon UH Hillel Student Lounge Enjoy a FREE lunch with Houston Hillel in our cool Student Lounge in the A. D. Bruce Religion Center. No RSVP required.
Schmooze with Jews
Every Wednesday at noon Rice’s Brochstein Pavilion FREE weekly lunches at Rice! Stop by once in a while or each week.
Shepherd School Lunches
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Check the Falafel for dates Rice’s Shepherd School of Music Hang for a casual lunch with other Jewish music students.
Pizza & Havdallah at Rice Saturdays at 6:00 pm Sept 3, Oct 8 & Nov 5
Saturday, Sept 10 Saturday, Dec 10 A most excellent option for your Shabbat afternoon.
Aug 22 & Nov 21
UH Lunches
Aug 30, Sept 27, Oct 25 & Nov 15 at 7 pm UH Hillel Student Lounge Living on campus? Stop by Hillel’s Student Lounge in the A.D. Bruce Religion Center for movies, games and other stuff.
Softball, volleyball and kickball! Check the Jewston newsletter and Facebook group for details.
PaintNite!
Ever y Week or so
UH Lounge Nights
Jewston Sports Leagues Brewery Tours
Learn to Lead Shabbat Services
It’s easier than you think to lead Houston Hillel’s Shabbat services, and you don’t need to be an expert in Hebrew. Contact Kenny and he’ll help you out!
Red, White & Schmooze
Aug 25, Sept 29, Oct 27, Nov 17 & Dec 22 Local Coffee Shops Interested in brushing up on your Hebrew? Join us for our Hebrew speaking dinners!
Who knows when? University of Houston and Rice University Check Facebook or the Falafel for the times and locations of these random, stand-alone learning sessions. In addition, feel free to ask Kenny to teach an ongoing mini-course on a topic of your choice.
Check Facebook for opportunities to cheer on the Astros, Dynamo and Texans!
Check the Falafel for the location Alternates between north & south colleges
Run with the Rabbi
Occasional Mondays around 8 am Rice Running Loop Enjoy some schmooze time w/ Kenny. Email Kenny so he’ll expect you.
Hang with Liza and Kenny at Rice
Occasional Thursday afternoons Rice’s Brochstein Pavilion One of them will be there to buy you a Cup O’ Joe and a snack while you schmooze about anything at all.
Cougar Coffee Hour w/ Liza
On occasional Thursdays Liza will be free for coffee or lunch on the UH campus. Email her at labrams@houstonhillel.org to meet her!
Bagel Shop Runs
Call Liza for a ride to New York Bagels - the best bagels in Houston!
Hillel Rehearsal/Study Space
Need a quiet place to study or rehearse? Houston Hillel is available any time of day or night. Contact Kenny to learn the possibilities.
Student Board Meetings
Watch the Falafel for days and times Houston Hillel Open to everyone - and a great way to get involved with Hillel.
AEPi at the University of Houston Find AEPi on Facebook to connect with them.
Go to Israel for FREE!
Experience Israel firsthand with Houston Hillel and Birthright Israel. If you’re 18-26 you may be eligible to go for FREE! Call Liza for details.
Rice Israel Conversation Lunches
Sept 22, Oct 20 & Nov 17 Rice University’s Cohen House Email Kenny to get on the list for these limited space lunches helping us focus our thoughts and feelings about Israel.
Cafe Ivrit
Aug 25, Sept 29, Oct 27, Nov 17 & Dec 22 at 7 pm Local Coffee Shops Interested in brushing up on your Hebrew? Join us for our Hebrew speaking dinners!
Israel 101 Lunches
Sept 13, Nov 1 & Nov 29 UH Hillel Lounge Learn the basics about Israel. Everyone’s welcome so bring your friends.
Israel Speakers
Check the Falafel for great speakers throughout the semester, including Neil Lazarus.
Students Supporting Israel at UH
Like the Students Supporting Israel Facebook group to keep up with Israel engagement at UH - facebook.com/SSIUofHouston.
Study Abroad in Israel
Check out Rice University’s relationships with Israeli universities, and explore alternatives for UH.
Israel Advocacy Conferences
Ask Kenny about opportunities to attend a variety of conferences, including the AIPAC Policy Conference. Scholarships available!
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