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S h ab b at Shabbat with Houston Hillel
Shabbat at Houston Hillel - Dinner at 6:30 pm, optional services at 6:00. Check the Falafel for the locations of our Shabbat dinners on campus. January 12 January 19 January 26 February 2 February 9 February 16 February 23 March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30 April 6 April 13 April 20
Shabbat at Rice University at 6:00 Shabbat at University of Houston at 6:00 Rice Shabbat at President Leebron’s Home at 7:00 Shabbat at Rice University with Ruby Namdar Cosponsored by the Rice Jewish Studies Program Shabbat at University of Houston at 6:00 Interfaith Shabbat at Hillel at 6:00 Make hummus at 5:00 Israel Shabbat - Rabbis Kenny & Amy Weiss’ home at 6:00 Shabbat at Hillel at 6:00 Make hamantaschen at 5:00 Then head over to the Rodeo after dinner SPRING BREAK! SPRING BREAK! Shabbat at University of Houston at 6:00 Passover Seder at Hillel at 6:00 Passover Shabbat at Hillel at 6:00 Shabbat at University of Houston at 6:00 Sushi Shabbat at Hillel
Houston Hillel’s Shabbat dinners are sponsored by Elton and Janet Lipnick, David and Kathy Lipnick, and Amy and Myles Kelman in memory of Paul and Fannie Lipnick. The Lipnick/Kelman families have generously sponsored Houston Hillel’s Shabbat dinners in Paul and Fannie Lipnick’s memory each year since 2009.
Ever y Week or so UH Lunches
Every Tuesday, late morn to early afternoon UH Hillel Student Lounge Enjoy a FREE lunch with Houston Hillel in our cool Student Lounge in the A. D. Bruce Religion Center. No RSVP required.
Schmooze with Jews
Every Wednesday at noon Rice’s Brochstein Pavilion FREE weekly lunches at Rice! Stop by once in a while or each week.
UH Lounge Nights
Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 20 & Ap 17 at 4 pm UH Hillel Student Lounge Living on campus? Stop by Hillel’s Student Lounge in the A.D. Bruce Religion Center for movies, games and other stuff.
Run with the Rabbi
Occasional Mondays around 8 am Rice Running Loop Enjoy some schmooze time w/ Kenny. Email Kenny so he’ll expect you.
Thirsty Thursday w/ Liza
Grab a smoothie or enjoy a root beer float sweet treat with Liza. Switches weekly between the UH and Rice.
Hillel Rehearsal/Study Space
Need a quiet place to study or rehearse? Houston Hillel is available any time of day or night. Contact Kenny to learn the possibilities.
Pa s s over Free First Night Seder
Friday, March 30 at 6:00 pm It’s a student led FREE Seder. RSVP on Facebook!
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Free Kosher for Passover Meals
Houston Hillel offers students FREE kosher for Passover lunches at UH and Rice, and dinners at Houston Hillel. How do you get yours? Just show up - no RSVP necessary! Rice lunches in Brochstein Pavilion Apr 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 at noon UH lunches in the UH Hillel Lounge Apr 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 at noon Dinners at Houston Hillel Apr 2 & 4 from 6 to 7 pm Passover Shabbat Dinner at Houston Hillel Apr 6 at 6:00 pm Houston Hillel’s 2018 Passover Seder and meals are sponsored by Elton and Janet Lipnick, David and Kathy Lipnick and Amy & Myles Kelman in memory of Paul and Fannie Lipnick. The Lipnick/Kelman families have generously sponsored Houston Hillel’s Passover Seders in Paul and Fannie Lipnick’s memory each year since 2008.
Passover Shopping Trips
Afraid you’ll be stuck with the munchies and not a macaroon or matzah in sight? Call Liza and she’ll take you shopping for Passover!
Jewston Seders
Check the Jewston Facebook page for the details on these traditional and not-quite-so-traditional Seders to be held around Houston!
Bring Back the Bread w/ Houston Hillel
Saturday, April 7 from 8:00 to 9:30 pm Star Pizza on Norfolk We can’t think of a better way to end the matzah madness.
Student Board Meetings
Watch the Falafel for days and times Houston Hillel Open to everyone - and a great way to get involved with Hillel.
AEPi at the University of Houston Find AEPi on Facebook to connect with them.
Is rae l Go to Israel for FREE!
Experience Israel firsthand with Houston Hillel and Birthright Israel. If you’re 18-26 you may be eligible to go for FREE! Call Liza for details.
UH & Rice Israel Conversation Lunches
Jan 22, Feb 19 & Mar 26 At UH - location to be determined Jan 29 & Feb 26 Rice University’s Cohen House Email Kenny to get on the list for these limited space lunches helping us focus our thoughts and feelings about Israel.
LGBTQI
Jewish Students & Allies Monthly Queer Conversations at Rice with Rice’s Queer Resource Center Check the Falafel for days and times
E xpl o re Juda is m Pop Up Judaism
Jan 16, Feb 12, Mar 13 & May 8 at 7 pm Local Coffee Shops Brush up on your Hebrew at our Hebrew speaking dinners!
Who knows when? University of Houston and Rice University Check Facebook or the Falafel for the times and locations of these random, stand-alone learning sessions. In addition, feel free to ask Kenny to teach an ongoing mini-course on a topic of your choice.
Israel 101 Lunches
Rice and UH Interfaith Weeks
Queer Seder 2nd night of Passover - Sat, Mar 31
Cafe Ivrit
Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27 & Ap 24 Everyone’s welcome to learn the basics about Israel.
UH Hillel Lounge
Israel Speakers
Check the Falafel for great speakers throughout the semester.
Study Abroad in Israel
Check out Rice University’s relationships with Israeli universities, and explore alternatives for UH.
Israel Advocacy Conferences
Ask Kenny about opportunities to attend a variety of conferences, including the AIPAC Policy Conference. Scholarships available!
Afikoman Hunts! April 2, 3 & 4 at Rice and UH We’ll hide 3 each day on each campus. Check the Rice Hillel and UH Hillel FB pages for clues. Find an Afikoman to get a prize and we’ll make a donation in your honor to a charity of your choice. Cosponsored by Rice Chabad.
Mon-Fri, Feb 12-16 Rice and UH Ask the Rabbi lunches, Interfaith SermonSlams and an Interfaith Shabbat Dinner at Houston Hillel. Check the Falafel for the schedule.
Learn to Lead Shabbat Services
It’s easier than you think to lead Houston Hillel’s Shabbat services, and you don’t need to be an expert in Hebrew. Contact Kenny and he’ll help you out!
Jewish Conference Opportunities
Scholarships available! Israel advocacy, eco-Zionism, LGBTQ Jews, or just a weekend with other Jewish college students. Check the Falafel for the possibilities.
Get the latest each week with Houston Hillel’s Falafel email. Send a message to hillel@houstonhillel.org to get on the list!
Meeting Friends and Having Fun Jews & Brews
About every other Tuesday from 7-9 pm Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20; Ap 17; May 1, 15, 29; Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24 Jews and Brews. The name says it all. Follow Jewston on Facebook for the location!
Tour d’Breweries
Saturday, Ap 28 Saturday, May 26 A most excellent option for your Shabbat afternoon.
Holiday Celebrations Jewston Style Jewston Shabbat Dinners
Fridays at 7:00 pm - Jan 12, Feb 16, Mar 23, Ap 20, May 18, Jun 15 & Jul 20 For graduate students and young professionals between 21-29. Stay for the afterparty at a local bar!
Special Jewston Shabbat Dinners
UT McGovern Med School - Jan 5 Rice Grad Students - Shabbat at Pres Leebron’s home - Jan 26 Jewston Queer & Allies Shabbat - Feb 9 South Texas College of Law Shabbat - Feb 23
Jewston Shabbat Chill Nights
Mar 2 & May 4 Check the Jewston Newsletter for info Alternative Shabbat experiences beyond candles, wine and challah.
Rosh Hodesh
Jan 17, Ap 15 Check the Jewston Newsletter for info For all women who find meaning in Rosh Hodesh as an inclusive holiday.
Jewston Passover Seders
Throughout Passover Check the Jewston Newsletter for info Tell the story with your Jewston friends.
Platypus Brewery Karbach Brewery
Graduate Student Lunches
Check the Jewston newsletter for monthly lunches for medical, law and grad students throughout Houston.
Jewston Sports Leagues
Softball, volleyball and kickball! Check the Jewston newsletter and Facebook group for details.
Sports Games
Check Facebook to cheer on the Astros, Dynamo and Texans!
Jewish Conversations and Learning A Slice with Rabbi Weiss
Feb 9 & Ap 6 from 8 to 10 pm - By appt only! House of Pies on Kirby Chat with Rabbi Kenny about whatever’s on your mind - Jewish questions, life’s questions, or any question. Just you or bring a friend, wherever the conversation goes, Kenny buys the slice(s). Sign up for 8 to 9, or 9 to 10 by contacting Kenny at kweiss@houstonhillel.org.
Jewston Rainbow Conversations
Dates to be scheduled Houston Hillel Sometimes we’ll talk about politics and current events, and at other times we’ll talk about whatever’s on someone’s mind. Regardless of the conversation’s path, Jewston will be a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
Red, White & Schmooze
Jan 11 & Mar 28 at 7 pm Houston Hillel Wine and dessert - along with a conversation about a contemporary Jewish topic led by Rabbi Kenny Weiss.
Cafe Ivrit
Jan 16, Feb 12, Mar 13 & May 8 Local Coffee Shops Interested in brushing up on your Hebrew? Join us for our Hebrew speaking get togethers!
Torah Yoga
Check the Falafel for more info Houston Hillel A great start to Shabbat - yoga infused with Jewish wisdom and study.
Cooking Classes
Thursday, Feb 22 at 7 pm Hamentaschen Thursday, Mar 22 at 7 pm Challah Thursday, Ap 5 at 7 pm Passover baking What’s more Jewish than food? Nothing! We’ll meet at Houston Hillel.
Email Emily to connect with Jewston on Facebook and sign up for the Jewston email blast - emoses@houstonhillel.org