Spring 2012 Semester
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Ice Cream Social -Jan. 2012
Our First event of the Spring semester
Krav Maga -Feb. 2012
Students learn self defense skills at a Krav Maga workshop at the campus center.
JLIC Parent Weekend -Feb.2012
Parents visit for an exciting and eventful JLIC Parent's Weekend.
One Voice -Feb. 2012
Students hear from Israeli and Palestinian representatives as they discuss working together to build popular consensus for the two-state solution.
Between Spirit & the Flesh -Feb. 2012
Rabbi Eliezer Shore, Ph. D. visits and discusses Kabbalah, mystical
experience, the body, woman's issues, and the current crisis in Israel.
Community Service at Retirement Home -Feb. 2012
Students visited, made arts & crafts, and played card games with the folks at the Arbors Retirement home.
Climbing -Feb. 2012
Students and staff went climbing at the Hadley Rock Gym.
Being Out & Jewish -Mar. 2012
UMass senior, Ethan Sobel talked about his coming out story in coordination with identifying as a Jew.
Hamantashen Baking -Mar. 2012
Students learned how to bake hamantaschens and then ate their delicious creations. Sponsored by the Jewish Cooking Club.
Purim -Mar. 2012
Students dressed in costume and participated in a lively and fun Purim service.
Alternative Spring Break New Orleans-Mar. 2012
Students traveled to New Orleans to help in the rebuilding efforts.
JRAP Southwest Kugel Making -Mar. 2012
Students made and enjoyed kugel at the JRAP Kugel Making event in Southwest.
Chocolate Seder -Apr. 2012
Students enjoyed a delicious chocolate Seder.
Julius Menn -Apr. 2012
Holocaust survivor Julius Menn shared his family's story of escape.
A Walk to Remember-Apr. 2012
Students and staff from across UMass came together to walk in remembrance of the Holocaust.
Senior Leaders Award Day -Apr. 2012
A celebration of the seniors who have contributed to Jewish life on campus.
IConnect -Apr. 2012
Students having fun learning about the State of Israel from various booths and activities during Israel Peace Week.
Sustainable Jews Garden Planting (Apr. 2012) -Apr. 2012
Sustainable Jews start the beginning stages of planting a vegetable garden behind the Hillel House.
Cake Decorating (Apr. 2012) -Apr. 2012
Students had fun letting their creative sides out, decorating cakes at the Hillel.