November 22, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Jewish Cultural Celebration Shabbat Dinner: A Traditional Weekly Feast

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November 18
Faculty/Staff Dining Room,
Seacobeck Hall, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Students – 1 meal + $6,
Non-students – $10

 

The Sabbath is the day of rest for the Jewish community that begins at sundown on Friday and continues until three stars appear in the sky on Saturday night. During this time Jews abstain from labor of any kind and spend the day with families and friends. Traditionally, Jewish families commence the Sabbath with Shabbat dinner on Friday night. Come and enjoy a traditional Shabbat dinner and learn more about this weekly tradition.

Contact Mandi Solomon at msolomon@mail.umw.edu  for more information.

 

Jewish Cultural Awareness Week

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The basic understanding of the Jewish culture is a mix of both Jewish law and Jewish traditions. The traditions keep the Jewish people united while the laws keep the Jewish people steeped in history. Today the line between these two important aspects has been blurred, and laws and traditions have become one and the same. It is important to understand the differences between the two and how these differences make the Jewish culture what it is today. Please join the Jewish Student Association and the James Farmer Multicultural Center in this two week celebration highlighting the laws and traditions of Jewish culture.

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Israeli Folk Dancing
November 7
Lee Hall 411, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

To celebrate Jewish culture, join the Jewish Student Association for a night of traditional dancing. There will be a mix of traditional and modern dances. These dances are easy to learn and there is no skill level needed. Join us in this fun and meaningful cultural tradition that spans the generations.

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Riding Into The West:
Jewish Life Across America
November 9
Lee Hall 412, 6 – 9 p.m.

The Frisco Kid is a film about a Polish rabbi who wanders through the Old West on his way to lead a synagogue in San Francisco. On the way he is nearly burnt at the stake by Indians and almost killed by outlaws. Please join the Jewish Student Association for the showing of the film and a discussion directly following the movie.

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Trivia Judaica
November 10
Underground, 8 p.m.

Think you know a lot about the J in JSA? Come out to trivia to see how much you really know about Jewish holidays, food, pop culture, religion and Israel. Play alone or with a group of friends.
Co-hosted by UPC.

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Laws Meet Jewish Life
November 15
Red Room, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Jewish Student Association/Hillel are pleased to present Dr. Emile Lester from the Department of Political Science and International Affairs, who will be giving a lecture and discussion on the topic of Judaism and the United States Government. The topics that will be discussed during the presentation will range from Israel, social issues, economic issues, the influence of Judaism on the domestic and foreign policies of the United States, and the influence of Judaism historically and currently on the United States government.

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Jewish Cultural Celebration
Keynote Speaker:
Roya Hakakian
November 16
Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center, 7 p.m.

 

Celebrated poet and filmmaker Roya Hakakian is passionate about raising awareness of today’s human rights issues, many of which are overlooked. A founding member of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center and a fellow at Yale’s Whitney Humanities Center, Hakakian has written Journey from the Land of No, an account of her life growing up as a Jewish teenager in post-revolutionary Iran.

 

 

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Shabbat Dinner:

A Traditional Weekly Feast
November 18
Faculty/Staff Dining Room,
Seacobeck Hall, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Students – 1 meal + $4,
Non-students – $10

The Sabbath is the day of rest for the Jewish community that begins at sundown on Friday and continues until three stars appear in the sky on Saturday night. During this time Jews abstain from labor of any kind and spend the day with families and friends. Traditionally, Jewish families commence the Sabbath with Shabbat dinner on Friday night. Come and enjoy a traditional Shabbat dinner and learn more about this weekly tradition.

 

 

Jewish Cultural Awareness Week

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The Jewish Student Association and the James Farmer Multicultural Center are proud to present a two-week celebration of the many facets of Jewish identity to the University of Mary Washington community. Through a series of events, we hope to bring awareness to the various aspects of Jewish culture around the world. Participants willbe able to experience traditions through lectures, discussions, feasts, and more. We will journey together to explore the importance of the roles that tradition and history play in Judaism today. It is our hope that these events will inspire discussion, tolerance, inclusion, and acceptance.

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Monday, Nov. 8
Jewish Heritage Kickoff Celebration

5 – 8 p.m. Dome Room, Seacobeck Hall
and Ball Circle

Join us for JSA week’s kickoff celebration! We’ll be in the Dome Room at Seacobeck from 5 – 7 p.m., serving traditional and delicious Jewish food. Then at 7:15 p.m., join us for the Puzzle Piece Scavenger Hunt. There will be a competition to find glow-in-the-dark puzzle pieces and see how they all “fit together.” Prizes included.

Wednesday, Nov. 10
Colliding Identities: Understanding The Chosen

6 – 8:30 p.m. Lee Hall, Room 411

Join us as we’ll be watching The Chosen, a classic movie based on Chaim Potok’s book titled the same. This movie displays the cultural differences between various facets of Judaism in America. There will be a discussion led by Dr. Mary Beth Mathews following the film.
Food will be provided.

Friday, Nov. 12
Shabbat Dinner: A Family Meal

5 – 7 p.m., Faculty-Staff Dining Room, Seacobeck Hall
Price: $10 individual or 1 Meal Plan + $6 Flex

The Sabbath is the day of rest for the Jewish people that begins at sundown on Friday and continues until three stars appear in the sky on Saturday night. During this time Jewish people abstain from labor of any kind and spend the day with families and friends. Traditionally, Jewish families commence the Sabbath with Shabbat dinner on Friday night. Come and enjoy a traditional Shabbat dinner and learn about this weekly tradition.

Monday, Nov. 15
The Jewish Diaspora

6 – 7:30 p.m. Lee Hall, Room 411

Jewish people live across the globe. Whether they’re from the Netherlands, India, Argentina, Spain, America, or Israel, they still share a Jewish identity. We will discuss the Jewish diaspora with the help of other multicultural organizations on campus. Join us as we learn how Jewish tradition and culture have transformed while spanning the course of generations and continents. Food will be provided.

Wednesday, Nov. 17
The Black Jew Dialogues

7 – 9 p.m. Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center

What’s so funny about two American minorities that have slavery, the KKK, and chicken livers in common? Find out in this extraordinary two-actor play on the history and absurdity of prejudice and racism within the context of the American Black-Jew experience. The Black Jew Dialogues combines fast-paced sketches, improvisations, and multi-media to create a show that has gained praise across the U.S. and the U.K. The show premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland in August 2006. In September 2007, it was the only American play invited to perform at the Leeds Jewish Performing Arts Festival in England. More recently, The Black Jew Dialogues has been touring universities, high schools, synagogues, and theaters throughout the U.S. with great success.

Thursday, Nov. 18
Getting the “J”ist of It

8 – 9:30 p.m. The Underground

It’s Jewish Trivia Night! Come armed with your newfound knowledge of the Jewish culture and win some cool prizes at the Underground. This event is co-sponsored by the Underground Programming Council.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.For more information, contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at ; Lee Hall, 211