The annual Henry A. Bern Memorial Essay Competition is a chance for you to win 500 dollars for writing an essay on anything relevant to Jewish Studies. All Indiana University Bloomington undergraduate students are eligible for the contest. The deadline for essay submisson is March 2nd, 2007.
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Published by Ben Greenberg February 14th, 2007 in Indiana University. 0 CommentsJewish Film Festival
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Every Tuesday of February, Hillel will be showing a movie with either a Jewish theme, with Jewish Actors, or Directed by Jews.
The first one was be Feb. 13th at Hillel beginning at 7:30pm, where they showed “Life is Beautiful.”
IDS Opinion Article Criticizes Rosenfeld’s Essay
Published by Ben Greenberg February 9th, 2007 in Indiana University. 1 CommentYou have to give the article credit for observing what so many others who have covered Rosenfeld’s article hav failed to notice:
Despite the New York Times’ analysis that brought international attention to the article, Rosenfeld does not argue that questioning Israel’s policies is anti-Semitic, per se.
The primary thrust of his thesis hinges on Jews and gentiles who debate the “alleged ‘crime’ or ‘original sin’ of (Israel’s) very establishment.”
However, this quote is at the very least unfair:
The real cause of global anti-Semitism is the holier-than-thou sense of historical victimization that characterizes Zionist Jews, which marginalizes the countless other atrocities committed against countless other ethnic minorities throughout history.
Maybe he meant to say anti-Zionism?
Opinion Article in the Boston Globe Misleading, says AJC
Published by Ben Greenberg February 9th, 2007 in Indiana University. 1 CommentProf. Alvin Rosenfeld’s article for the AJC got a pretty bad rap at the Boston Globe. The AJC had something to say about it:
STANLEY KUTLER’S Feb. 7 op-ed on a recent essay by Professor Alvin Rosenfeld of Indiana University, published by the American Jewish Committee, is replete with unfounded statements and innuendo.
First, the headline is misleading. Neither Rosenfeld in his essay nor AJC has ever remotely asserted that “all critics of Israel” are anti-Semites. That would be absurd.
Rather, Rosenfeld asks a provocative question: Is what is widely called the “new anti-Semitism” — the movement to deny Israel’s right to exist whatever its final borders — assisted, wittingly or otherwise, by those Jews who oppose Israel’s very legitimacy and demonize its every action?
Hoosiers for Israel Meeting
Published by Ben Greenberg February 6th, 2007 in Indiana University. 0 CommentsA facebook message from Danny Schwarz:
This Wednesday Hillel will be having an Israel dinner at which we will discuss many of the recent issues affecting Israel including the growing threat from Iran. The dinner will be at 5:30 and is free! Hope to see you there.
Help Out with Israelpalooza 2007
Published by Ben Greenberg February 6th, 2007 in Indiana University. 0 CommentsIsraelpalooza is a week-long, campus-wide celebration of all things Israeli. This year, in addition to the traditional Sunday afternoon block party, there will also be an Israeli discotech dance. If you’d like to help out with the planning, the first meeting is this Wednesday, February 7th, in Briscoe at 7:30 pm. For further information, contact Traci or Sam.
Alvin Rosenfeld’s Essay: Articles and Interviews
Published by Ben Greenberg February 1st, 2007 in Indiana University. 1 CommentCheck out what people had to say about Professor Rosenfeld’s Essay:
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The Simpsons and the Ten Commandments
Published by Ben Greenberg January 31st, 2007 in Indiana University. 0 CommentsI should have reported on this earlier, but this series of discussions on The Simpsons and religion will have its second meeting on Wednesday, February 14, at 7:30pm.
Part 2: Commandments 3+4
Episodes: “Bart Sells His Soul” and “Homer the Heretic”
In nearly 400 episodes, The Simpsons has tackled many subjects and none more thouroughly than religion. In this five-part series, we will be watching 10 episodes that correspond with the 10 Commandments and discuss how the show addresses the complexity of ethics in the modern world. Free donuts for all who come. Mmmmm . . . donuts.
Where: Chabad (513 E 7th Street, across from Dunn Meadow)
When: Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
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Hoo Shir, the Hillel a capella group that performed at the White House, is holding auditions. Hillel Program Director Sam Gordon e-mails:
For those of you interested, there are going to be HooShir A Cappella Auditions. No familiarity with Hebrew necessary! Bring a memorized song excerpt to sing at your audition (a cappella of course). Do it – your mom will be proud. To sign up either call 336-3824 or come by Hillel.
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