BINA Initiative
The Bina Initiative: Exploring Israel is an opportunity available to Jewish students and faculty/staff from the University of Kansas. Participants will be immersed in an intensive 10-session education and discussion forum about the many facets of Israel. We will be discussing politics, culture, history, current events, and religion through guest speakers, articles, short stories, music, poetry, and self-reflection.
The goal of this breakthrough program is to create a close-knit group of students and faculty with a sophisticated understanding of how they feel about Israel and how Israel factors into their Jewish identity. This is an opportunity to challenge your assumptions and define and refine your relationship with Israel. It is intended to foster an ongoing, open dialogue in a safe and pluralistic environment.
KU Hillel’s Bina Initiative: Exploring Israel
Discussion Schedule
5:30-6:45PM or 7:15-8:45 at KU Hillel
Week 1 (Feb 19) Israel and Your Jewish Identity
Week 2 (Feb 26) Israel Through Biblical and Rabbinic Text
Week 3 (Mar 4) The Zionist Narrative
Week 4 (Mar 11) Our Jewishness and the Jewishness of Israel
Week 5 (Mar 25) Renowned Israeli Producer and Director Dan Katzir presents the film "Company Jasmine"
Week 6 (Apr 2 - WEDNESDAY) The Authentic Israeli featuring special guests Hatikvah 6
Week 7 (Apr 8) Judaism in Israel: Exploring Issues of Religion and State
Week 8 (Apr 15) The Path Towards Peace? Israel's Peace Process
Week 9 (Apr 22) Political Viewpoints and Campus Activism
Week 10 (Apr 29) What Does This All Mean To You Now?
Posted by kuhillel at 02:56 PM
BINA
The Bina Initiative: Exploring Israel is an opportunity available to Jewish students and faculty/staff from the University of Kansas. Participants will be immersed in an intensive 10-session education and discussion forum about the many facets of Israel. We will be discussing politics, culture, history, current events, and religion through guest speakers, articles, short stories, music, poetry, and self-reflection.
The goal of this breakthrough program is to create a close-knit group of students and faculty with a sophisticated understanding of how they feel about Israel and how Israel factors into their Jewish identity. This is an opportunity to challenge your assumptions and define and refine your relationship with Israel. It is intended to foster an ongoing, open dialogue in a safe and pluralistic environment.
Participants will be expected to attend and prepare for all sessions. Two sessions will be available on Tuesdays, one from 5:30-6:45 pm and one from 7:15-8:30pm. The seminar begins February 19 and continues through April 29.
Participants will be selected by a committee of KU Hillel and Hillel International representatives and will be notified of their selection by Friday February 15.
Download the application here.
Click here to see the BINA schedule.
Posted by kuhillel at 02:00 PM
MASA
MASA enables thousands of Jewish youth to spend a semester or a year in Israel in any of over 150 programs, helping them build a life-long relationship with Israel and a firm commitment to Jewish life.
At KU, MASA intern Danielle Dollinger can help you to find the best program for you to study abroad in Israel as well as to help navigate the process of transferring credits back to KU. See the KU MASA website for more information.
Posted by kuhillel at 01:53 PM
Integrated Communication
A career development and networking group for advertising, PR, marketing, and communications majors, Integrated Communication will network with professionals from all related fields as well as explore career opportunities.
Contact Lauren Rabinowitz for more information.
Posted by kuhillel at 12:14 PM
KU Hillel Open - Round 1 Scores
Rain softened the greens in the middle of Round 1, but players were pleased with their scores and are already gearing up for Round 2. Tiger Woods did not show up, so the field is wide open for Round 2.
Round 1 Scores
Jay Lewis - 37
Brad Ingber - 40
Matt Lehrman - 42
Eric Nelson - 43
Ross Fishman - 44
Michael Krost - 48
Jared Morgenstern - 58
Jordan Harding - Played Well
Posted by kuhillel at 12:38 PM
KOACH
KOACH provides college-age students the opportunity to maintain and develop connections to Conservative Judaism.
KOACH nurtures a love of Torah, the Jewish people, Israel and God through a variety of activities, including social, religious, educational, cultural and social action programs.
We seek to create a passionate Jew who is committed to the future of the Jewish people and the improvement of the world.
KOACH offers grants to fund programming on campus, travel to Israel, conferences throughout the United States and much more to students interested in developing their conservative Judaism. The KOACH group at KU sponsors Shabbat evening conservative minyanim in addition to many other events during the semester.
Contact KU Hillel Program Director Matt Lehrman for more information.
Posted by kuhillel at 10:01 AM
Kesher
KESHER is the college movement of North American Reform Judaism, an affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism, that connects college-aged Reform Jews, Reform college groups, and college campuses to each other and to the Reform movement, in order to promote continuous involvement in Reform Judaism.
KESHER at KU sponsors Shabbat evening reform minyanim in addition to many other events throughout the school year.
Contact KU Hillel Program Director Matt Lehrman for more information.
Posted by kuhillel at 09:58 AM
Sharim Netzim
Sharim Netzim, or "Singing Hawks," is a Jewish acapella group. They perform at major KU Hillel events as well as large events on campus and in Kansas City as well. Contact Heather Zwick for more details.
Hear a sample from one of their performances here.
Keep an eye out for the new CD this fall as well.
Posted by kuhillel at 01:16 PM
Business Leadership Advancement
Business Leadership Advancement provides students with the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the business world. Events include speakers from across the business spectrum: accounting, human resources, entrepreneurs, marketing and more. The group also sponsors resume editing workshops and practice interviews. For more information, contact Sarah Zurovsky.
Posted by kuhillel at 12:27 PM
AEII (Alpha Epsilon Pi)
Alpha Epsilon Pi is the Jewish fraternity at the University of Kansas. The house is located at 1116 Indiana St and is just a short walk from campus.
Website: http://www.ku.edu/~aepi/
Posted by kuhillel at 04:12 PM
Jayhawks For Israel
Jayhawks for Israel is the umbrella organization for pro-Israel groups at the University of Kansas, advocating for a strong US-Israel alliance. Jayhawks for Israel aims to educate fellow students and faculty members about the political, cultural, and historical aspects of the State of Israel. The groups within Jayhawks for Israel aim to be made up of Jews, non-Jews, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and community members from a diverse group of political backgrounds. Jayhawks for Israel welcomes any pro-Israel student, regardless of race, religion, nationality, or political affiliation.
Posted by kuhillel at 03:00 PM
SDT (Sigma Delta Tau)
Sigma Delta Tau is a historically Jewish sorority at KU. It is located at 1625 Edgehill Road.
Website: http://www.ku.edu/~sdt/
Posted by kuhillel at 06:15 PM
