 |
|
 |
| Hillel's Independent Activities
Period |
 |
IAP 2007 at MIT HILLEL
LANGUAGE | THE ARTS | FOOD
and CULTURE | LEARNING | HOLIDAYS | ATHLETICS |
Past IAPs
MIT Hillel is pleased to offer an amazing array of classes and special events
during MIT’s Independent Activities Period. This four-week intersession,
held every January, is designed to be a time of alternative learning and exploration. All
of Hillel’s IAP offerings are open to all members of the MIT community.
LANGUAGE
HEBREW LITERACY MARATHON - LEARN HEBREW IN 8 HOURS!
If you or someone you know always wanted to learn Hebrew, this mini-course
is for you. Be a part of an eight-hour Hebrew reading marathon. You
will learn the aleph-bet of Hebrew, become familiar with 300 words for Jewish
living, and develop a love and appreciation for Hebrew. No prior knowledge
of Hebrew required.
Monday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Jan 30, 4-8 pm
W11 Small Dining Room
Instructor, Rabbi Ben Lanckton, rabbiben@mit.edu
Register by January 22, Class limited to 20 people
Participants requested to attend both sessions
Fee: $25.00 for study materials
THE ARTS
MIDDLE EASTERN DRUMMING
Learn Middle Eastern rhythms on the dara bukka/dumbeg, an hourglass-shaped
drum. We will be learning and practicing a variety of rhythms and techniques,
especially as used for folk dancing. Bring your own drum if you have one. If
you have any interest in learning more about Middle Eastern culture this program
is for you!
Instructor: George Kirby
Sunday, Jan. 21, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
W11 – Main Dining room
STAR WARS: THE JEWISH SIDE OF THE FORCE
Join MIT Hillel for a viewing of Star Wars (A New Hope) and a discussion to
follow touching on the Jewish Themes within the original trilogy. Come and
interpret the Jedi philosophy through a Jewish lens!
Wednesday Jan 31, 7-9:30pm, 1-190
Instructor: Rabbi Ben Lanckton
FOOD and CULTURE
MATZAH MAKING WORKSHOP
Why is it that Matzah always tastes better when it’s not Passover? We
have invited guest Rabbis who professionally make Matzah for Passover to bring
their tools and their knowledge to our help us create our own Matzah Factory
at MIT. Learn to cook and eat your creation!
Instructor: TBA , Time/place: TBA
WORLD’S LARGEST MATZAH BALL
Join MIT Hillel in breaking the record (and the scales) with the creation of
an incredibly large and extremely delicious matzah ball. Come by early in
the day to help prepare and cook, or help out later on when we divvy up the
matzah ball and hit the streets to sell the soup- with proceeds to benefit
a local charity.
Tuesday Jan 30, 12-6:00pm, W11 - Main Dining
DINNER@SIX
Enjoy a relaxed dinner and conversation with your favorite MIT faculty and
administrators. The dinner is delicious, the company is wonderful,
and the meal is free, could you ask for more? Dinner is by RSVP only.
Tuesday Jan. 16, 5:45-7 p.m.
W11 – Small Dining Room
RSVP: Jordyn Rozensky, dinner-at-six@mit.edu by
January 11
PI, “PI”, PIE
Join MIT Hillel for an evening packed to the brim with pi. We’ll view
the movie “Pi”, while simultaneously enjoying a dinner of pizza
pies. To top the evening off we’ll have a Pi competition—the person
who knows the most digits of Pi will be rewarded with a Pie!
Thursday, Jan 25, 7:30 pm, W11-Hillel Center
LEARNING
JEWISH GENETICS: “IT’S MORE THAN TAY-SACH’S”
Learn what we should all know about Jewish genetic diseases. One
in four individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent is a carrier for one of several
genetic diseases- many of which result in childhood death. Event co-sponsored
by Hillel, Grad Hillel, MIT Medical Department, and AEPHi Sorority.
Wednesday January 17, 5pm Room 1-135
Instructor: Dr. Jodi Hoffman,Tufts-New England Medical Center, Floating Hospital
THE TORAH, THE WHOLE TORAH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TORAH
What is really in the Torah, the Five Books of Moses? Does it deserve to be
the holiest text in the Jewish tradition? How is it copied, read, studied,
preserved? This two-session course, designed as an introduction for Jews
and non-Jews alike, will explore the basics of the content and context of
the Torah in Judaism. The emphasis will be on breadth, not depth, and practical
details, not abstract philosophy. We will learn the “five books in
five minutes” version of the Torah and look at an actual kosher Torah
scroll. All are welcome.
Thursdays Jan 18, 25, 4-5:00pm, W11 - Hillel Center
Instructor: Rabbi Ben Lanckton
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT: PERSPECTIVES FROM JEWISH LAW
With all of this buzz about saving our environment, have you been curious what
Rabbinic teachings would advise you to do? Join Rabbi Segal Thursday January
18th W11, Boardroom, 6-7:00 to understand our obligation and to our land
and our future. The February 1 class will focus on Tu B’Shevat.
Thursdays Jan 18 and Feb. 1 6-7:00pm, W11 - Board Room
Instructor: Rabbi Gerson Segal
ENVIRONMENTAL TOUR: GREEN FUEL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
GreenFuel Technologies Corporation is a pioneer in the development of algae
bioreactor technology to convert the CO2 in your smokestack gases into clean,
renewable biofuels. Take a tour of these facilities with Rabbi Segal.
Thursday Jan. 25, Meet at W11 at 4pm
Contact: Rabbi Gerson Segal, ravsegal@mit.edu or Rachel Shiffrin, shiffrin@mit.edu
T4: TEA FOR TUESDAY TORAH TEACHING TIME
Bring your lunch and join an open discussion of the Passover story (the Torah
portions read in synagogue during January). Class is for beginner to
intermediate students of the Torah and Jewish tradition.
Tuesday Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 12:30-1:30pm, W11 - Board Room
Instructor: Rabbi Ben Lanckton
HOLIDAYS
SHABBAT 101: THEORY AND PRACTICE
“More than the Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews.”
This statement by Ahad Ha’am, an early Zionist writer, summarizes the
power and potential of this most frequent and most important Jewish holiday. Focusing
on the Friday night experience, this evening will explore the themes of work
and rest, Sabbath as holy time, giving thanks and taking time for meditation
and reflection. Come learn about the many rituals and customs of this
weekly holiday. RSVP is necessary, and Dinner is included, $10.
Friday, January 26, 5pm for services, 7:30 pm for dinner, at Hillel in
W11
Contact: Rabbi Ben Lanckton, rabbiben@mit.edu to reserve
TU B’SHEVAT SHABBAT
Join the Jewish community of MIT in celebrating the Jewish New Year of the
Trees, Tu B’Shevat. After Sabbath services, we will enjoy a Shabbat
meal featuring the traditional symbolic foods of the Tu B’shevat seder,
the celebratory meal of the Tree New Year.
Fee: 10.00 for Shabbat Dinner, RSVP by Wednesday Jan. 31.
Fri Feb. 2, 7-9:00pm, W11 - Main Dining
Contact: Rabbi Ben Lanckton, W11-040, x3-2982, rabbiben@mit.edu to
reserve
ATHLETICS
GO GAGA FOR GA-GA
Ga-Ga is an Israeli version of the ever-popular game of dodgeball. The entire
MIT community is welcome to join in this fantastic game, which, in essence,
involves hitting a ball, much like in four-square, at the other players, to
get them out of the game. Guaranteed to be a good time!
Sat Jan 27, 7-9:00pm, MAC Court, W35-375
Contact: Carol Young, cyoung@mit.edu
GRADS ON ICE!
All Jewish Grad students from the Boston area are invited to skate the night
away. Skate rentals are only $3 with your student ID, and there will be lots
of free warm food to enjoy when you’re off the ice. Contact Jordyn
Rozensky, jordynr@mit.edu for more info
Saturday, January 20th 9-11:30pm
Location: MIT’s Johnson Skating Rink
Past IAPs at MIT Hillel
IAP 2006
IAP 2005
IAP 2004
|
