February 24, 2010 – 9:51 AM
[ February 26, 2010; 3:00 PM; ] Micah Weiss ‘10 and Franni Paley ‘10 write:
Reb Drew is a rabbi in the Reform movement who “weaves traditional Jewish liturgy and musical modes into the increasingly popular call-and-response chant technology from India, known as Kirtan.”
His main vocation is to make Torah accessible, deep and fun, — to Jew and non-Jew alike — in a [...]
January 29, 2010 – 12:37 AM
[ January 29, 2010; 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. ] From Aaron Freedman ‘10:
This Shabbat will be led by Aaron Freedman. It will be an alternative spiritual experience exploring the practice of embodied prayer through movement. It coincides with choreographer Morgan Thorson and Company’s performance of “Heaven”. Her work explores religion through movement as well as music and text. [...]
December 4, 2009 – 4:43 PM
The Bayit:
We have one double left! Located at 157 Church St, the Bayit is right next to Weswings and is super close to Lo/Hi Rise and the libraries. We have a huge kitchen usually stocked with delicious leftovers from Shabbat dinner and great common spaces. If you’re interested in a welcoming Jewish community with fun [...]
November 14, 2009 – 10:14 AM
[ November 14, 2009 to December 7, 2009. ] Tired of your current living situation? You can live in a program house next semester! Several houses have open spots for the Spring 2010 semester:
Farm House:
Interested in food politics? Then live in this amazing house with a great kitchen, huge tv, parking lot, and its own washer/dryer. There are 5 spots available in doubles. Email [...]
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October 29, 2009 – 10:07 AM
[ October 30, 2009; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. ]
Combining traditional liturgy with infectious global rhythms and melodies, AMEN’s music renews and revitalizes the Shabbat service. Amir Paiss and Gabriel Meyer Halevy’s spiritual journeys have taken them across South America, the Middle East, India and the United States and allowed them to pick up unique musical styles along the way. Come for a special, [...]
October 9, 2009 – 4:15 PM
[ October 10, 2009; 10:00 PM; ] From Rachel Gelman ‘12:
According to Wikipedia, Simchat Torah “is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.”
According to the Bayit, Simchat Torah is a chance to have an awesomely mind-blowing dance party. Because God commanded us to party.
So come party it [...]
September 16, 2009 – 2:56 PM
[ September 18, 2009; 7:00 PM; September 19, 2009; 8:00 PM; September 20, 2009; 4:00 PM; ] Rosh Hashanah is this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (18th-20th). Come celebrate with the Wes Jewish Community!
Some of the Events:
FRIDAY: Services @ 7PM in Beckham Hall, Dinner @ 8PM in Usdan 108
SATURDAY: Services @ 10AM in Beckham Hall, Lunch @ 1PM in Usdan 108
SUNDAY: Tashlich River Walk Eco-Ritual @ 4PM at the Bayit
Date: Sept. 18 [...]
September 6, 2009 – 2:31 PM
[ September 6, 2009; 8:00 PM; ] From Micah Weiss ‘10:
Are you Jewish? Half Jewish? Never Been to Israel?
Then you can take advantage of Taglit-Birthright. A free 10-day tour with Wesleyan students and Israel Experts!! Led by Wesleyan students who have been to Israel before, the trip offers a perfect balance of adventure, history, nature, people, politics and culture. [...]
September 6, 2009 – 2:12 PM
[ September 7, 2009; 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. ] From Jewish Renaissance Fellows Franni Paley ‘10, Rachel Levenson ‘12, Rachel Santiago ‘12 and Rachel Merzel ‘12:
Want a say in the ‘09-’10 events in the Jewish community? Enjoy delicious, free food? We have the perfect event for you:
Come eat free bagels and schmooze with the WesJews before classes and the craziness of the [...]
Before his attack on Johanna Justin-Jinich, killer Stephen Morgan made jarring comments in his journal about targeting Jews and Wesleyan students in general, which made an already terrible incident even more unsettling.
American Jewish newspaper The Forward explores his conflation of Wesleyan students, Jews, and Justin-Jinich, and talks about Jewish identity at Wesleyan in the wake [...]
March 26, 2009 – 10:53 AM
[ March 28, 2009; 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM. ] Come celebrate Purim with a costume party at the Bayit, featuring Fashion People, the Last Minutes, and Mad Wow Disease. There will be plenty of “hamentashen” cookies for everyone, so dress up, dance, and eat cookies.
Or just come for the music:
Mad Wow Disease
These new kids on the block, comprised of Nate Mondschein, Spencer Hattendorf, [...]
February 26, 2009 – 12:12 PM
Here’s the latest faith-based things in the community:
BloggingEmily Hoffman ‘10 informs us that the Wesleyan Havurah has a brand new blog where you can post and read all about upcoming events in and related to the Jewish community. Check it out to get the news on Jews.
The Bayit Wants You!Looking for a big, beautiful house [...]
February 5, 2009 – 6:41 PM
Celebrate trees at the Bayit:
Tu B’shvat, the birthday of trees, is coming up, and the Jewish Community invites you celebrate with us! We’ll be having a special seder (ceremonial meal) on Friday night at the Bayit.
Following Shabbat services and dinner, we will enjoy dried fruits, nuts, and other goodies to celebrate nature and [...]
December 3, 2008 – 11:19 PM
Celebrate Channukah early with Oswald, Lady Lee, Banish the Rabbit, Orchestra Fiebre, and Buru Style!!! The Bayit is throwing their annual Channukah party this Monday, with music starting at 10pm. Get there early for free latkes.
Date: Monday, December 8thTime: 10pm-2amPlace: The Bayit
[Small edit by Mad to fix party's ending time]
December 3, 2008 – 10:19 PM
Celebrate Channukah early with Oswald, Lady Lee, Banish the Rabbit, Orchestra Fiebre, and Buru Style!!! The Bayit is throwing their annual Channukah party this Monday, with music starting at 10pm. Get there early for free latkes.
Date: Monday, December 8thTime: 10pm-2amPlace: The Bayit
[Small edit by Mad to fix party's ending time]
Are you Jewish and/or do you like Jewish people? If so, come to the Bayit and schmooze with the Jews! There’ll be ice cream sundaes (yummmmm) and lots of hanging out and good times. Bring prefrosh along, or just come to meet the community.
What: Schmooze with the JewsWhen: Thursday, April 17th [...]
February 28, 2008 – 7:19 PM
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The Wesleyan Jewish Community invites you to a very special Friday night service with The Kirtan Rabbi accompanied by percussionist Shoshana Jedwab and Rabbi Jill Hammer. Services will be led in the Kirtan style: a form of chant developed India to heighten participation, communal feeling, and ecstatic communion with the divine. Come [...]
February 28, 2008 – 6:19 PM
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The Wesleyan Jewish Community invites you to a very special Friday night service with The Kirtan Rabbi accompanied by percussionist Shoshana Jedwab and Rabbi Jill Hammer. Services will be led in the Kirtan style: a form of chant developed India to heighten participation, communal feeling, and ecstatic communion with the divine. Come [...]
February 27, 2008 – 8:47 PM
Eat yummy food, meet current and prospective Bayit residents, and learn all about the best program house on campus!
We want you to live with us next year! Perks include spacious bedrooms, a huge kitchen, lots of cool people, an awesome community, a unique culture, free food all the time, cool programs galore… only at The [...]
February 27, 2008 – 7:47 PM
Eat yummy food, meet current and prospective Bayit residents, and learn all about the best program house on campus!
We want you to live with us next year! Perks include spacious bedrooms, a huge kitchen, lots of cool people, an awesome community, a unique culture, free food all the time, cool programs galore… only at The [...]
February 21, 2008 – 6:58 PM
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The Wesleyan Jewish Community invites you to a very special Friday night service with The Kirtan Rabbi accompanied by percussionist Shoshana Jedwab and Rabbi Jill Hammer. Services will be led in the Kirtan style: a form of chant developed India to heighten participation, communal feeling, and ecstatic communion with the divine. Come [...]
February 21, 2008 – 5:58 PM
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The Wesleyan Jewish Community invites you to a very special Friday night service with The Kirtan Rabbi accompanied by percussionist Shoshana Jedwab and Rabbi Jill Hammer. Services will be led in the Kirtan style: a form of chant developed India to heighten participation, communal feeling, and ecstatic communion with the divine. Come [...]
February 19, 2008 – 5:02 PM
Emily Hoffman writes in to tell us that the Bayit/Jewish community is hosting a lock-in this weekend:
After services on Friday night, the Bayit/Jewish community will be holding a throw-back, old school lock in! If you missed out on youth group lock ins, you’re in for a treat. There will be movies, board games, baking, [...]
February 19, 2008 – 4:02 PM
Emily Hoffman writes in to tell us that the Bayit/Jewish community is hosting a lock-in this weekend:
After services on Friday night, the Bayit/Jewish community will be holding a throw-back, old school lock in! If you missed out on youth group lock ins, you’re in for a treat. There will be movies, board games, baking, [...]
January 23, 2008 – 9:02 PM
Jen Liebschutz ‘11 writes:
This Friday night at 9:00 at the Bayit, the Wesleyan Jewish Havurah will be having a Tu B’shvat seder! Tu B’shvat, a festival marking the “birthday” of trees, combines a ritual meal with tons of yummy fruits, nuts, and beverages with a discussion of ecological awareness. Everyone is welcome and the [...]
January 23, 2008 – 8:02 PM
Jen Liebschutz ‘11 writes:
This Friday night at 9:00 at the Bayit, the Wesleyan Jewish Havurah will be having a Tu B’shvat seder! Tu B’shvat, a festival marking the “birthday” of trees, combines a ritual meal with tons of yummy fruits, nuts, and beverages with a discussion of ecological awareness. Everyone is welcome and the [...]
September 25, 2006 – 4:36 PM
The first meeting of the Wesleyan Yiddish Club will be this Wednesday night at 10pm at the Bayis (157 Church Street, shares a backyard with WesWings). If you come, Jonah will tell you why he doesn’t call it the Bayit.
Contact: jboyarin(at)wesleyan.edu
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