Oxford University Chabad Society
Michaelmas Term Card, 2011
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Week 0
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Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement - Services
Friday, 7 October
Please join us for easy-to-follow, Hebrew/English prayer books, traditional & enjoyable services with explanations by Rabbi Eli in a friendly and warm atmosphere
Led by Guest Chazan Zev Wineberg
Festive meal before the fast: 5pm
Fast begins: 6:13pm
Kol Nidrei service: 6:30pm
Discussion after the service
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Yom Kippur Services
Saturday, 8 October, 10am
Yizkor memorial: 12:30pm
Neilah: 6pm
Festive Break-fast: 7:18pm
At the Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
All welcome!
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Week 1
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Sukkot Festive Dinner Under the Stars - First Night
Wed, 12 Oct, 7:30pm
At Chabad House Sukkah, 75 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HR
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Sukkot Festive Dinner - Second Night
Thurs, 13 Oct, 8pm
At Chabad House Sukkah, 75 Cowley Road
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Israeli Cuisine Shabbat and Sukkot Dinner
Guest speaker
Prof. Ghil'ad Zuckermann
Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Ph.D. (Cantab.), is Chair of Linguistics and Endangered Languages, and Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Fellow, at the University of Adelaide. He is the author of the revolutionary bestseller Israelit Safa Yafa (Israeli - A Beautiful Language) (Am Oved, 2008), Language Contact and Lexical Enrichment in Israeli Hebrew (Palgrave Macmillan, 2003), and Revival Linguistics (Oxford University Press, forthcoming). He is 'Project 211' Distinguished Visiting Professor, and 'Shanghai Oriental Scholar' Professorial Fellow, at Shanghai International Studies University. The last quarter where Professor Zuckermann is interviewed of Fry's Planet Word Identity episode is available here and an extra clip on the Politics of Language is available here.
'Lessons from the Hebrew revival in the Promised Land for the reclamation of Aboriginal languages & cultures in the Lucky Country'
Friday, 14 Oct, 7:30pm
At Chabad House Sukkah, 75 Cowley Road
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Week 2
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Sukkah @ Brookes University
Supported by Chabad Society, Brookes JSoc and UJC
12 Oct-19 Oct
Gypsy Lane Campus
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BBQ in the Sukkah Party
Sizzling array of mouth watering oriental dishes
with salads and plenty of drinks
Sun, 16 Oct, 8pm
At Chabad House Sukkah, 75 Cowley Road
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Sukkah on Cornmarket
Come shake the Lulav and Etrog, taste some honey cake and pick up a free Jewish Art Calendar
Sun, 16 Oct - Wed, 19 Oct
On Cornmarket St, next to Saxon Tower
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Shmini Atzeret Festival Dinner
Wed, 19 October, 7:30pm
At Chabad House Sukkah, 75 Cowley Road
Followed by Hakafot in solidarity with Israel
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GRAND SIMCHAT TORAH PARTY
Jin us for a delicious festive buffet dinner with Holishkas, lively horah dancing with the Torah/Hakafot, plenty of drinks, cocktails and L'chaim in great Hasidic style..not to be missed!!!
Thurs, 20 Oct, 7:30pm-2am
At the Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Kosher Wine Shabbat Dinner
Fri, 21 Oct, 7:30pm
At the Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Week 3
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Spice & Spirit - Shabbat Cooking Course
Let’s start with Kugels - whether you call them kugel, kigel, pashdida, pudding or pie everyone loves them in some form, be it sweet or savoury—lokshen, potato, broccoli or sweet potato. Come learn how to make them yourself.
Wed, 26 Oct, 7pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
First of a six part series
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Shabbat Dinner
With First Jewish Lord Mayor of Oxford
Lord Mayor of Oxford Cllr Elise Benjamin
& other dignitaries
Fri, 28 Oct, 7:30pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Week 4
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Perl Grunsweig Memorial Lecture
Professor George Steiner
& Professor Zara Steiner
'North of the Future: Is it possible to speak intelligently of the Holocaust?'
Professor George Steiner FBA, born to a Jewish family in Paris in 1929, is one of the greatest minds in today's literary world and is currently Weidenfeld Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Oxford, Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at Harvard University and Extraordinary Fellow of Churchill College at Cambridge University.
His acclaimed works include Tolstoy or Dostoevsky (1958), The Death of Tragedy (1961), In Bluebeard's Castle: Some Notes Towards the Redefinition of Culture (1971) and No Passion Spent: Essays 1978-96 (1996). His book on translation, After Babel (1975), was televised in 1977 as The Tongues of Men. He is also the author of numerous works of fiction. A volume of autobiography, Errata: an Examined Life, was published in 1997 and his latest book is one of memoir, My Unwritten Books (2008).
Professor Zara Steiner is a leading historian of 20th century Europe and the United States and her acclaimed works include Britain and the Origins of the First World War (London, 1977) and The Lights that Failed: European International History, 1919–1933 (Oxford, 2005).
Tues, 1 Nov, 8pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Middle Eastern Shabbat Dinner
Mr. Raphael Luzon
Mr. Luzon, Benghazi-born Jew, whose family was forced to flee Libya following a pogrom in 1967, is President of World Union of Libyan Jewry, Head of Jews of Libya UK and has been invited by the National Transitional Rebel Council of Libya to run for office in their upcoming election, the first Libyan Jew to be invited to run for such an office in the Arab world in a free election. Luzon has been in contact with Muammar Gaddafi’s regime over the past decade representing the demands of Jewish Libyans abroad. He visited his country of birth several times and met with the Libyan dictator privately twice.
'My personal impressions of Muammar Gaddafi & the future of Jews of Libya'
Fri, 4 Nov, 7:30pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Week 5
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Book Launch
Transnationalism in the Prussian East: From National Conflict to Synthesis, 1871-1914’ (Palgrave Macmillan)
Dr. Mark Tilse
Mark Tilse, a longstanding member of the Oxford Chabad Society, was born and studied at Oxford and received his Ph.D. in History from the University of London.
Tues, 8 Nov, 8pm, Klezmer & wine reception at 7pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Russian Shabbat Dinner
With the Russian Society
Prof. Andrei Zorin, MA PhD Habil Moscow, MA Oxf
Professor of Russian at Oxford University
'Vasily Grossman's life and destiny'
Vasily Grossman's masterpiece Life and Fate is rated by many as the greatest Russian novel of the twentieth century
Fri, 11 Nov, 7:30pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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International Jewish student Shabbaton in New York City
Meet and socialise with 1,000 Jewish students from over 100 campuses across the US and the UK for a fabulous Shabbat weekend in NYC.
Spirited Shabbat Meals
Interact with leading Jewish scholars & thinkers
Saturday Night Celebration of Jewish life
An unforgettable weekend in the city that never sleeps!
11 - 13 Nov, 2011
Cost: £150 only all inc.
To book/info, email info@oxfordchabad.org
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Week 6
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Yom Limmud – Seminar in Jewish Studies
Inconjunction with Global day of Jewish Learning
Dr. Naftali Loewenthal, University College London, Jewish Studies Department: 'Hippy in the Mikvah: The Habad Paradigm'
Dr. Israel Sandman, University College London, Jewish Studies Department
Dani Rabinowitz, Dphil, Philosophy faculty, Oxford University: 'Rambam’s theory of prophecy'
Dr. Michael Pinto-Duschinsky, Government advisor on Human Rights: 'Human Rights & Judaism'
Jacob Stoil, Dphil, Oxford University: 'Just War and Judaism'
More to be confirmed!
Sun, 13 Nov, 10am-6pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Chinese Shabbat Dinner
With Rabbi Herschel Gluck
Rabbi Herschel Gluck is honorary secretary of the Arab-Jewish Forum and is chairman and founder of the Muslim-Jewish Forum, the first of its type in the world. It deals with a broad range of issues which are of concern to both communities and also serves a role in preventing and defusing tensions.
Rabbi Gluck is a high profile international political mediator who has been heavily involved with the Next Century Foundation, through which he has played a significant role as a mediator in conflicts as diverse as the Sudan and Former Yugoslavia.
In September 2011, Gluck was named in a U.S. diplomatic cable published by WikiLeaks, which said that the rabbi had been approached by Israel to contact Iranian officials regarding the release of kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Fri, 18 Nov, 7:30pm
At Slager Jewish studentcentre, 61 George St
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Week 7
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Holocaust Survivor Freddie Knoller
'Living with the Enemy'
Freddie, 90, was born in 1921 in Vienna, Austria. When the Nazis arrived he was a 20 year old student in France. Freddie hid under a false identity in Paris, taking German soldiers to nightclubs. When he was captured, he had to reveal his true identity as a Jew, knowing that otherwise he would be tortured. He fought in the French Resistance where he was involved in partisan operations on German troop trains and following his capture in 1943 he was deported to Auschwitz, where he was held for almost two years. In January 1945, the camp was evacuated and Freddie was deported to Bergen Belsen where he was liberated whilst in a very bad condition by British troops in 1945.
Tues, 22 Nov, 7pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Thanksgiving American Shabbat Dinner
Professor Ron Bush
Drue Heinz Professor of American Literature, St John's College, Oxford University
'Ezra Pound and the Jews'
Fri, 25 Nov, 7:30pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Week 8
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Special lecture in honour of ten years since the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centre
US armed forces most senior Jewish chaplain & rabbi of Ground Zero
Chaplain (Col) Jacob Goldstein
Chaplain Colonel Jacob Goldstein was born in Paris, France, in a Displaced Persons Camp after World War II, after which his family immigrated to the United States.
He began his Military career in 1977 as a 1st Lieutenant with the 101st Signal Battalion and in 1980 he was promoted to Captain. He has since served in Active Duty in many battle fields including “Operation Urgent Fury” (Grenada) and in 1990 in “Operation Desert Storm.” In 1998 he was selected to become State Staff Chaplain Army National Guard.
On September 11, 2001, he was mobilized along with National Guardsmen for the World Trade Center attack. He was named Task Force Chaplain for “Operation Rainbow Hope” and served at “Ground Zero for more than five months as the Senior Chaplain for all branches of the military assigned to the World Trade Center Mission.
In 2002 he deployed to Afghanistan for “Operation Enduring Freedom” in support of Jewish Personnel for Passover and in 2003 he deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in support of “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. In September 2007 he deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as a “JTF GITMO” Chaplain to provide Jewish coverage for Jewish High Holy Days for military personnel. In October 2007, Chaplain Goldstein was selected to serve as the Command Chaplain for the 1st Mission Support Command (MSC), Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico where he currently serves. He also serves as Chaplain with the United States Secret Service and sits on many Boards and Institutions.
Tues, 29 Nov, 8pm, reception at 7pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
RSVP: info@oxfordchabad.org
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Spice & Spirit - Shabbat Cooking Course
Let’s do Challah - Learn how to bake one of the most delicious, traditional Jewish breads
Wed, 30 Nov, 7pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Greek Shabbat Dinner
With the Greek Ambassador
His Excellency Mr Aristidis C Sandis
'Greek and Israel Relations'
Fri, 2 Dec, 7:30pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
RSVP: info@oxfordchabad.org
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Upcoming:
Turkish Shabbat Dinner
Prof. Norman Stone
Norman Stone is Professor of International Relations at Bilkent University, Ankara. He was previously Professor of Modern History at Oxford University from 1984-1997. He has been a frequent commentator, since 1985, in the British and international press and wrote a regular column for the Sunday Times from 1987-1992. Professor Stone was also Margaret Thatcher's foreign policy adviser on Europe, as well as her speech writer. His books include Hitler (1989) and World War I: A Short History (2007), and his latest book is Turkey: A Short History
'Turkish - Israel Relations'
Fri, 20 Jan, 7:30pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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Classes & Courses
At the Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
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The Tajtelbaum Jewish Study Hall
The Tajtelbaum Jewish Study Hall is open daily for you to study with a fully stocked Judaica library, wireless internet and FREE coffee and refreshments on offer.
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
Info: info@oxfordchabad.org
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We are proud to announce the launch of…
The Sinai Scholar Society of Oxford
The Sinai Scholar Society of Oxford is an innovative programme integrating Jewish study with activities and national networking, offering a fresh and exciting context for Jewish life and learning on campus.
Sinai Scholars Society invites students to engage in an open community of study and self-discovery that will help them to become informed Jewish leaders on campus and in their respective communities.
The 3 pillars of Sinai Scholars Society:
1. DISCOVER your rich heritage
The curriculum at the Sinai Scholars Society presents the living tradition of authentic Jewish scholarship. We address important issues in modern life in light of the ancient sources, and give you a chance to find your voice in a discussion that stretches across three millennia. Intriguing, challenging, and sophisticated, the learning experience at Sinai Scholars—both within and outside of the classroom—draws you into the pure pleasure of Torah study. More than inspiring and thoughtful, it is also fun.
2. CONNECT with other Jewish students on campus
Participants will have the chance to interact with other students across the UK and the US as well as distinguished figures from the world of business and public life as they engage in this unique prospect for personal and professional growth. Fellowship in the society continues after completion of the programme, and will offer growing opportunities to interact with an ever-expanding network of fellow students and Jewish leaders across the UK and US.
3. Become an EMPOWERED Jewish leader
Sinai Scholars aims to change the face of Jewish student leadership. Fellowship in the Society continues after graduation. Even after students step off campus, Sinai Scholars continues to empower its fellows with the knowledge, skills, and abundant opportunities to help them become powerful Jewish leaders—wherever life takes them.
Course:
2 hours a week, 6 sessions
Wednesdays, 26 Oct – 30 Nov (weeks 3-8), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Scholarships/Stipends
£300 per course per student, maximum 20 students
To book: Sinaischolars@oxfordchabad.org
For more info, visit: www.sinaischolars.co.uk
Sponsored generously by the Rohr Family Foundation
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Lunch 'n' Learn
By Rabbi Eli Brackman
Mondays, 1pm
Brasenose College, Platnauer Room,
All welcome!
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Lunch & Learn - Jewish Medical Ethics
By Rabbi Eli Brackman
Medical marijuana; Lying to a patient; Living forever; Enhancement; Abortion; Jewish principles; Transplantations; Smoking; And more.
Tuesdays, 12:30pm
Canns Library, The Graduate Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital
RSVP: info@oxfordchabad.org
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Lunch & Learn at Brookes University
By Rabbi Eli Brackman
Wednesdays, 12pm
The Gibbs Building
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Yiddish for Beginners
Dr. Khayke Brurye Wiegand
Lecturer in Yiddish at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Wednesdays, 2nd-23rd Nov (4th-7th Week), 2pm-3:30pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
£5 per lesson
RSVP: info@oxfordchabad.org
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Hebrew for Beginners
By Esteban Hubner, qualified MFL teacher, University of Oxford
Every Thursday 5:30pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
RSVP: info@oxfordchabad.org
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Oxford Kosher Cafe
Enjoy a full menue of delicious Kosher food, which is situated in our spacious lounge with internet wireless connection, Wii, Jewish newspaper and satellite TV, in addition to our well stocked and diverse Judaica library with over 2000 interesting titles.
Drop by for soups, deluxe sandwiches, bagels, salads, schnitzel, soft drinks and a range of delicious pastries.
OPEN daily: 11am-4pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St
Info: cafe@oxfordchabad.org
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Sign Up
If you or a friend would like to sign up to the Chabad Society, please email info@oxfordchabad.org
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Oxford Chabad Society Committee
Oxford University Chabad Society President
Directors: Rabbi Eli & Freidy Brackman
Student Committee:
Oleg Giberstein (St Antony's), President
Matt Kaplan (St Antony's), Vice President, Jessica Cohen (Pembroke), Secretary, Michael Bodansky (Pembroke), Treasuere, Elliot Friedland (Somerville), Yishai Mishor (Lincoln), Esteban Hubner (Hertford), Treasurer, Gaston Yalonetzky (Oriel) - Library officer, Joe Herman (St Cross), Melissa Friedman (Wolfson), Ruvi Ziegler (Lincoln), Sara Tisch(Brookes), Claire Strauss (Trinity) - Medical school officer, Mark Tilse (Oxon) - Drinks officer, Dani Rabinowitz (Somerville), Adam Etinson (New), Sophie Hanina (Brasenose), Joachim Behar (St Hildas), Josh Feldberg (Mansfield), Babak Somekh (Keble), Natasha Taylor-Gatigno (Wolfson)
Brookes:
Isaac Schnelling, President
