Beach Hillel

Monthly Jewish Discussions with Rabbi Drew

Rabbi Drew — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:13:31 +0000

Students enjoying a Torah on Tap discussion with Rabbi Drew at CSULB

Starting today, Beach Hillel will be holding monthly discussions on Jewish topics with Rabbi Drew. Each discussion will be a differently-styled program and in a different location in order to infuse some variety.
This evening’s Torah on Tap will feature a discussion on trees and the environment, as it will be Tu b’Shevat, the Jewish Tree New Year at The Nugget on-campus at CSULB.
On March 8th, a Java & Jews discussion about Purim will be taking place at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at CSULB.
On April 10th, Rabbi Drew will be discussing Passover lunch & learn with matzah pizzas being served at the Multi-cultural center at CSULB.
The last session will be taking place on May 1st off-campus, which will be an Ask the Rabbi session with ice cream.

Jewlicious Festival 8.0

Phyllis — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:45:54 +0000

Jewlicious Festival 8.0 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. This year for the first time, Jewlicious is on a boat! The festival will take place on the historic Queen Mary on February 24th-26th 2012. Tickets are on sale now! Buy your tickets today.

Intern with Beach Hillel!

Phyllis — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:57:31 +0000

Do you want to gain valuable work experience and boost your resume? There are several PAID internship opportunities with Beach Hillel available to you right now! Check out the internships below and see which one is best for you. Think a friend might be great for one of the positions? Spread the word! Internships are open to all college students.

Beach Hillel Engagement Internship

Innovate, connect, create. Be AN Engagement Intern…

Be part of a team of 3-6 extraordinary students on your campus, charged with transforming Jewish student life.

Intern will receive a monthly stipend
Engage in professional development and skill-building
Catalyze student involvement on your campus
Be part of a national initiative with hundreds of other Campus Interns across the country

For more info and to apply, email info@beachhillel.org

Beach Hillel Administrative Internship

Work 10 hours a week in the Beach Hillel office and earn a stipend
Receive training in Intuit Quickbooks and managing donor software
Finance and Accounting background preferred
Must be a current student with a 3.0 GPA or higher

For more info and to apply, email info@beachhillel.org

Rejewvenation 2012: Judaism and the Body

Phyllis — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:19:22 +0000

Rejewvenation 2012

A Jewish learning opportunity for young adults to come together and learn about & discuss views amongst Judaism about the human body will be taking place in January 2012. This event will be taking place January 10, 11, & 12 in Southern California for young adults to come together and learn in Los Angeles, Irvine, Riverside and Long Beach. Amongst the activities will be a Torah on Tap, two Lunch & Learns, visiting Judaica shops in Los Angeles, and more.

Produced by SoCalJSS and Beach Hillel (and Desert and Inland Empire Hillel and Orange County Hillel), supported by grants {more information to come}.

Following up from last year’s Torah Winter Learning Event, Rejewvenation seeks to offer a variety of rabbis speaking upon a broad theme and offering it free to young adults, primarily, but not exclusively university students. For more information, please contact Rabbi Drew at RabbiDrew@socaljss.org. Check out the Facebook event page, RSVP and invite your friends!

Students enjoy delicious free food while learning with Rabbi Drew

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, January 10^th:

7pm-10pm, Riverside, “Jews and Tattoos”

Wednesday, January 11^th:

11:30am-4:30pm, AJCC in Long Beach, “Lunch, Learn and More”

6:30pm-8:00pm, Los Angeles, Dinner and Judaica shopping

9:00pm-12:00am, The Kaplan’s in Long Beach, “Sex in the Bible: Beer, Bible and Baked Goods.”

Thursday, January 12^th:
11:00am-3:30pm, OC Hillel in Irvine, “Lunch and Learn on Judaism and the Body”

And The Winner Is…

Phyllis — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:59:10 +0000

Danielle McKellop with her winning creation, "Beach Menorah"

A big congratulations goes out to the winner of Monster Menorah 2011 and the $200 Grand Prize, Danielle McKellop! Monster Menorah is Beach Hillel’s annual creativity competition where CSULB students build a unique menorah to display on campus. Danielle’s “Beach Menorah” used seashells and coral in a beautiful and creative way. Over 200 students voted on campus and hers was the favorite! Thank you to all of the participants this year who also shared their talents. Nitzan Harel’s “Monster Menorah Cake” and Marysa Millers “The Diva” were both impressive and innovative. All CSULB students are encouraged to participant in the competition, so get ready for next year!

Monster Menorah 2011! Win $200 Grand Prize!

Phyllis — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:15:20 +0000

Beach Hillel’s original holiday creativity contest will take place December, 8th 2011. All students age 18 and older can enter their own originally designed menorah for a chance to win $200. A menorah is a nine-branched candelabra lit during the eight days of Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The menorah represents the light of religious freedom, which pierced the darkness of persecution.

OFFICIAL RULES
1. All submissions can be turned in starting November 29th but NO LATER THAN December 6th. Submissions may be dropped off with a Hillel professional on campus in Brotman Hall room 178
2. All submissions must be transportable
3. All submissions must be appropriate for public display
4. All submissions need to be usable as a candelabra
5. All lights need to be at one level except one light higher than the rest

All submissions will be displayed outside, so if it is electric it needs to be battery operated (the creator of the Menorah is responsible for setting up and having all necessary materials).

Any materials can be used to make the Menorah

Any Submissions after December 6th can be displayed but are not eligible for the $200 prize.

Must present student I.D. at time of submission

Voting will be held on campus on December 8th.

Direct any further questions to info@beachhillel.org. Looking forward to seeing your creative work!

Arthur Lenk Speaks at CSULB!

Phyllis — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:15:40 +0000

Gilad Shalit is Home! Help support!

Ari Palmer — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:15:59 +0000

Join thousands of members of the global Hillel family in wishing Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit a warm “Welcome Home” after five years in captivity. Send your personal message to Gilad at http://hillel.org/shalit

After five years as a prisoner of Hamas, Israeli Army Staff Sgt. Gilad Shalit has returned home to Israel…to his family, his friends, his people.

Please join the global Hillel family in extending Gilad a heartfelt ברוך שובך (Welcome Home) by including your personal message on our viral “Welcome Home Card.” The card – and all of the messages from Hillel students, professionals and supporters around the world – will be presented to Gilad’s family.

After five years as a prisoner of Hamas, Israeli Army Staff Sgt. Gilad Shalit has returned home to Israel…to his family, his friends, his people.Please join the global Hillel family in extending Gilad a heartfelt ברוך שובך (Welcome Home) by including your personal message on our viral “Welcome Home Card.” The card – and all of the messages from Hillel students, professionals and supporters around the world – will be presented to Gilad’s family.

Sukkot Program Schedule

Phyllis — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:01:46 +0000

See the picture below for Beach Hillel’s Sukkot Program Schedule. The schedule can also be found in the Events Calendar on this website. Happy Harvest Holiday!

Study Abroad in Israel!

Phyllis — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:11:47 +0000

Did you know that California State University students can study abroad with one-year programs in Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, and Haifa? CSU system-wide study abroad programs in Israel allow you earn college credit that will be directly placed on your CSU transcript. You can even use your current financial aid to cover the costs. No prior Hebrew language study required. Must be of Junior (3rd year) standing and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Study Options include Jewish Studies, Middle East Studies, International Relations, and Religious Studies. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR IS DECEMBER 15TH, 2011. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! For more information, visit the CSULB International Education page. Scholarship information is also available here.

Want even more information on Study Abroad programs? Check out the Study Abroad Expo at CSULB! The expo will take place on October 12th, 2011 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Speaker’s Platform Lawn (the grassy area in front of the bookstore).