March 17, 2020
Dear Hillel Milwaukee Community,
Given the current coronavirus crisis and the prolonged uncertainty of holding large scale community events, we have made the regretful decision to cancel this year’s Blue and Gold Community Shabbat that was planned for Friday, April 24th. We would like to thank all of those involved, particularly our co-chairs, Nina Gary, Brandon Halpern, Amanda Krahn, and Ben Stern for your passion and commitment to planning what was sure to have been an inspiring evening.
The good news is that we are still accepting student applications for our Bernard & Helen F. Soref Scholarships. Applications are available online at www.hillelmke.org/scholarship and are open to eligible students through Friday, April 3rd. Scholarship recipients will be announced the week of April 20th. We hope all of our students take advantage of this exciting scholarship opportunity.
Thank you for your continued commitment to Jewish student life and we look forward to you joining us next year for Blue and Gold Community Shabbat with Hillel MKE.
Julie Schack
Executive Director
Given the current coronavirus crisis and the prolonged uncertainty of holding large scale community events, we have made the regretful decision to cancel this year’s Blue and Gold Community Shabbat that was planned for Friday, April 24th. We would like to thank all of those involved, particularly our co-chairs, Nina Gary, Brandon Halpern, Amanda Krahn, and Ben Stern for your passion and commitment to planning what was sure to have been an inspiring evening.
The good news is that we are still accepting student applications for our Bernard & Helen F. Soref Scholarships. Applications are available online at www.hillelmke.org/scholarship and are open to eligible students through Friday, April 3rd. Scholarship recipients will be announced the week of April 20th. We hope all of our students take advantage of this exciting scholarship opportunity.
Thank you for your continued commitment to Jewish student life and we look forward to you joining us next year for Blue and Gold Community Shabbat with Hillel MKE.
Julie Schack
Executive Director
With guest speaker Izzy Ezagui
Izzy is a decorated squad commander in the Israel Defense Forces, and the only soldier in the world who lost an arm in combat and returned to the battlefield.
Izzy is a decorated squad commander in the Israel Defense Forces, and the only soldier in the world who lost an arm in combat and returned to the battlefield.
Enjoy a special Shabbat dinner and celebration of community building, inclusion and diversity.
Hear first hand from Hillel Milwaukee students as we recognize their accomplishments with an inspiring student award and scholarship ceremony.
Student Co-Chairs:
Nina Gary, Marquette University
Brandon Halpren, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Amanda Krahn, Marquette University
Ben Stern, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
This Shabbat evening is open to all students, faculty and administration at any Milwaukee area university or college, as well as loved ones, friends, and members of our Milwaukee community.
Hear first hand from Hillel Milwaukee students as we recognize their accomplishments with an inspiring student award and scholarship ceremony.
Student Co-Chairs:
Nina Gary, Marquette University
Brandon Halpren, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Amanda Krahn, Marquette University
Ben Stern, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
This Shabbat evening is open to all students, faculty and administration at any Milwaukee area university or college, as well as loved ones, friends, and members of our Milwaukee community.
RSVP TODAY!
Community Couvert: $36
College Student Couvert: Free
College Student Couvert: Free
Please indicate that this donation is for Blue & Gold Community Shabbat in
the section to indicate if this is a tribute or memorial.
the section to indicate if this is a tribute or memorial.
Questions? Contact Deb at deb@hillelmke.org or 414-961-2010.
*Shabbat, is Judaism's Sabbath and day of rest. This weekly holiday is observed from a few minutes before sunset on Friday evening until the appearance of three stars in the sky on Saturday night. It is customary that Jewish communities gather together for a Shabbat meal on Friday evenings.
