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Archive for December, 2010
Jewlicious Festival 7.0
Dec 28th
Jewlicious Festival 7.0 is a three-day music, arts, and culture gathering. Since 2005, hundreds of Jewish students and young adults have been brought together annually to enjoy concerts, Kosher food, comedy, speakers, and so much more. Spend your weekend at the coolest slumber party ever. First there’s a kick-off event More >
Taglit Birthright Israel Sign-Ups Fast Approaching!
Dec 27th
February is just around the corner, so start getting ready to sign up for Beach Hillel’s Summer 2011 Taglit-Birthright Israel trip! If you are 18-26 years old and have not been to Israel on an organized peer trip, then this ABSOLUTELY FREE 10 day trip is for you. Travel with More >
Vice Prime Minister Ya’alon Speaks in Long Beach
Dec 10th
On Monday afternoon, Vice Prime Minister Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon spoke at the Alpert Jewish Community Center as part of an event with the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and Western Orange County. Ya’alon’s talk was a general “Israeli briefing” for the community that lasted exactly one hour. He started off More >
Snapshot of Israel photo contest winner!
Dec 8th
On Tuesday, December 7th, Beach Hillel held the first annual Snapshot of Israel photo contest. Students submitted photos from past peer trips to Israel and fellow students voted on their favorite in a photo gallery and mocktail party setting. The beautiful photos inspired all to return to Israel or visit More >
Hanukah Faculty Brunch
Dec 8th
Beach Hillel hosted a brunch for Jewish faculty yesterday at California State University, Long Beach. This first gathering opportunity for Jewish faculty in many years went well, aided by Professor Blutinger of the Jewish Studies Program in getting the word out to fellow faculty members. This brunch was an opportunity More >
Announcing Monster Menorah 2010 Grand Prize Winner!
Dec 6th
Beach Hillel’s annual Monster Menorah competition was a huge success. All of the submissions were excellent and we received hundreds of votes on campus. Every artist is a winner, but only one can win the Grand Prize. The Monster Menorah 2010 Grand Prize winner is “History and Holiday” by Rebecca More >
Beach Hillel Helps Out at Super Sunday
Dec 6th
Beach Hillel helping out during Super Sunday
Yesterday, Beach Hillel staff and students helped out with the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach‘s annual Super Tzedakah Sunday, where volunteers call people to ask for their financial support of the organized Jewish community.
