Birthright Connection
February 2013
uGeW Inititative
Website: http://ugew.hillel.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-uGeW-Initiative/153984981337318?fref=ts
Twitter: @uGeWinitiative
Israel News
Tensions with Syria
Opinion Question: UN Ruling on Israeli Settlements, Fair or Unfair?
Lucky Winter Birthright trips...Netanyahu joins Birthright's mega Bar-Mitzvah event
Election Results
GW Involvement
SHALOMMMM Yoga
Where: Hillel 2300 H St NW
Resident Yoga instructor Sarah Waxman brings you on a mind and body journey. $18 for the entire semester, $5 drop in rate. Want more information?
Candles and Cocktails
Where:FSK 310 and JBKO 615
Come join uGeW interns Hali Simons and Kiana Davis for shabbat dinner and good company!
Jewish Lit Live
Where: Marvin Center 308
Jewish Lit Live is a platform for shared interests in Literature, Culture & Jewish-American writing. Hosted authors include emerging leaders, international bestsellers, and UN-Award Winning Writers, e.g. Michael Chabon, E.L. Doctorow, Nicole Krauss & Erica Jong. This months artist is Nadia Kalman!
Shabbat Shalom Dinner
Where: Ivory 606
The inaugural Shabbat dinner was Feb 1 and a huge success! Join uGeW interns Tabitha, Nechama, and Max Deem for delicious food and drink to bring in the holiday. Stay tuned for its second time this month.
Birthright Registration opens February 13
Birthright is opening February 13, so make sure you encourage friends to sign up! If anyone you know if thinking about it or unsure, have them contact Liz Moses (emoses@gwmail.gwu.edu)
DC Happenings
Wizards Jewish Heritage Night
Where: The Verizon Center
Come watch the Washington Wizards play the Knicks with discounted tickets (only $17) for members of the Jewish Community) Contact Pete Sekulow at psekulow@monumentalsports.com for ticket sales.
Volunteer for BBYO International Convention 2013
Where: Depends.
For any BBYO alumni out there, you know how much for those conventions were. There are a ton of fun volunteer placements and the organization would really appreciate it. Even if you can only volunteer one day, check it out! Want to volunteer?
"Silent Games" at ReelAbilities Film Festival
Where: George Mason University
ReelAbilities is a really cool festival that promotes stories of people with disabilities. Silent Games follows the Israeli deaf soccer team and their incredible journey. Click for more information
Screening of "Eli and Ben" at Bridges to the World Film Festival
Where: Click for for information
Ben and Eli is a film about growth between father and son. The Bridges to the World International film series is a statewide month-long initiative in recognition of the states global reach and a reflection of those connections in Maryland. Want more info?