“Western Michigan” Hebrew Hoodies

Hillel wants to make sure you are keeping warm during this harsh winter by SELLING SWEATSHIRTS!! We now have available black hooded sweatshirts with ‘Western Michigan’ in Hebrew for sale! Yes… we know that ‘w’ doesn’t exist in Hebrew so they are more like ‘Vestern Michigan’ but still really warm, cozy, and awesome looking.

They are black with gold writing and are selling for 20 dollars each. All proceeds from these sweatshirts will be donated to charity. You can purchase one (or many) of these sweatshirts by emailing (kazoohillel@yahoo.com) us with your name, phone number and size and a Hillel lead team member will call you ASAP or by ATTENDING OUR EVENTS.

We will have these sweatshirts (or a sign up) at all events until we sell out. Limited Edition!! Get yours now!!

If you would like us to ship an order to you, include that in your email (kazoohillel@yahoo.com) and we will figure out the shipping and handling fees.

Israel 101

February 2 – 7:00 PM – Bernhard Center rm 210

Hillel @ WMU is excited to bring Brett Cohen of StandWithUs to present Israel 101! Israel 101 is a presentation that covers the history of the Jewish people, the creation of the modern State of Israel, the present problems Israel faces, and the bright future ahead.

Israel 101 is a “Must-See” for anyone who is interested in the people, culture, history, politics, and technology of Israel.

This event will have refreshments and is 100% free! All are welcome and encouraged to come!

20’s Go To Bells

Tuesday, January 27 – 7:30 PM – Bells

If you’re in your 20’s, Jewish, and you live in Kalamazoo, we’re starting something new for you! We’d like to organize a new activity this year, giving 21+ Jews on campus and in the community a chance to get together for laughs and relaxation.

The first event is set for Tuesday, January 27th at 7:30 PM. We’ll be meeting at Bell’s in downtown Kalamazoo. We’ll have some material lined up to talk about some current events and are excited to start this new group.

Taglit-Birthright Israel Info Night

January 28 – 7:00 PM – Bernhard Center rm 207

There will be an information session about Taglit-Birthright Israel on January 28 at 7:00 PM in rm 207 of the Bernahard Center. We’ll go over the process of registration for the trip and answer the questions you may have about what this amazing gift is all about.

In the meantime check out the info page.

Shabbat Dinner Jan. 23

January 23 – 6:00 PM – Kanley Chapel Social Room

Its all about starting the weekend off right! Join new and old friends for a relaxing Shabbat Dinner

We will have information on the up coming plans for the Spring semester. Including how to go to Israel for free on Taglit-Birthright Israel with other WMU students.

The meal is Kosher and catered by the Grand Rapids Chabad.

Coffee Talk FREE (Biggby Coffee in Bernhard Center)

January 21 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come check out the members of WMU’s Hillel at Bigbys this week! Feel free to stop by during these times and we will buy you drink just for coming on out. Find out what Hillel has planned for this semester, Taglit-Birthright Israel, awesome social events, and excellent Shabbat dinners. Info will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Welcome Back

Welcome back for another great semester. Hillel is excited to offer new events to support our efforts to serve you in your Jewish life on campus and beyond.

To kick off the semester we want to get to know you better and will be hosting coffee nights around town, on and off campus. We’ll cover your drink and have information about Hillel, Taglit-Birthright Israel, and a it will be a low key way to meet other Jews at WMU.

You read that right, information on Taglit-Birthright Israel. It’s a free 10 day trip to Israel and Jay Pliskow (jay.m.pliskow@wmich.edu) is recruiting a group of WMU student to go this summer. More information to come soon, in the mean time join the Facebook group to see who else wants to go with you.

The Spring 2009 calendar will be out soon so check back and see what we have in store.