Holidays Committee Israel Committee Learning Committee RISD Kehillah Shabbat Committee Social Committee Tzedek Committee Welcoming Committee Arts and Culture Alef Beats Brown Students for Israel (BSI) Challah for Hunger FYSH (First Year Students at Hillel)  Hebrew Lunch(es) Hillel Gallery Project Hillel-o-l JAG (Jewish Athletes Group) Jewish Cooking Club J Street U Brown Mahberet Queer Hillel Rikudei Am Yarmulkazi

Programming Board

Holidays Committee:
Inspired by Moses, the Macabees, and Queen Esther? Well, then come help the Holidays Committee plan everything from Purim to the High Holidays! Events include a Sleepover in the Sukkah, the famed Hanukkah Bash, the Purim party with AEPi, and many more! Contact: Albert_Brown@brown.edu or Eli_Sharf@brown.edum

Israel Committee
From the waterfalls in the north to the desert in the south, Israel truly is one of the most beautiful and interesting places on Earth. If you want to plan events that showcase Israel's beauty, culture and history in a non-political way, contact: Charlotte_Bilski@brown.edu

Learning Committee:
The Learning Committee at Brown RISD Hillel is all about bringing Jewish learning and thought to Brown. We delve into the nitty gritty issues in Judaism and both learn about what our religion says about them as well as discuss the repercussions and our thoughts on them. Learning events are some of the most fun events we have, and we love to have anyone of any experience level there. Contact: Hannah_Benenson@brown.edu

RISD Kehillah:
RISD Kehillah is a group of students from Rhode Island School of Design focused on bringing Jewish life to RISD, as well as offering interested students an opportunity to become involved in Jewish life on College Hill. We offer social events, religious life and fun community engagement opportunities at the Brown RISD Hillel, not to mention opening the doors to a friendly environment for RISD students to take a break from long studios! Contact: Sam at sweiser@risd.edu

Shabbat Committee:
Do you like Shabbat? Friday night services? Maybe the communal dinner? Jewish Yoga? If you said yes to any of these questions and/or think that Super Bowl Shabbat, Rave Shabbat, or Israeli Culture Shabbat sound like fun, then you'd love to be a part of Shabbat Team! At Shabbat Team meetings, join fellow students to discuss and plan all aspects of awesome Shabbat-related programming at Brown RISD Hillel for the College Hill community. Contact: Natasha_Freeman@brown.edu

Social Committee:
Enjoy having fun? Enjoy being social? Enjoy finding friends? The Social Committee puts together the most fun and social events at Hillel, including the Orientation Barbecue, Speed Dating/Friend Finding, and movie nights! Come share your ideas for fun social events at Hillel! Contact: Jason_Ginsberg@brown.edu

Tzedek Committee:
The Tzedek Committee at Brown RISD Hillel is dedicated to the promotion of social justice activity in our community. We'll work on food drive, holiday-related events, and spreading the word and participating in socially relevant happenings around Rhode Island. Contact: Joanna_Kramer@brown.edu

Arts and Culture:

Alef Beats
The Alef Beats are Brown and RISD's premier Jewish-themed a Capella group. Brought together by a passion for music and Jewish culture, this diverse group of singers work to bring Jewish a Capella to Brown and RISD's rich music scene. Contact: Thai- Son_Vu@brown.edu or Emmet_Golden-Marx@brown.edu

Brown Students for Israel (BSI)
BSI is committed to supporting a strong US-Israel relationship as well as promoting honest discourse related to Israel and the Middle East. We fundamentally believe in Israel's right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state and seek forward-thinking solutions that move Israel towards a secure and peaceful future. Contact: Zachary_Ingber@brown.edu

Challah for Hunger
Brown Challah for Hunger is part of the national Challah for Hunger organization that works to create hunger relief in Darfur and locally. Every week we bake all different kinds of challah and sell it to the community. If you're looking to promote political activism, learn how to bake challah, and have a lot of fun, Challah for Hunger is for you! Contact: Danielle_Waldman@brown.edu or Harrison_Paup@brown.edu

FYSH (First Year Students at Hillel)
FYSH holds events specifically for first year students throughout the entire year, and we’re looking for a few first year leaders! Contact: Joanna_Kramer@brown.edu, Natasha_Nelson@brown.edu, Carlie_Peters@brown.edu

Hebrew Lunch(es)
Whether you’re looking for a beginner’s learning session or a more advanced conversation, we have something for you! Contact: Hannah_Glickman@brown.edu

Hillel Gallery Project
The Gallery Project at Brown RISD Hillel is an entirely student-managed gallery, currently run by Rachel Kay (Brown '13) and Hannah Antalek (RISD '13). The Gallery exhibits work by students as well as local and professional artists. Contact Rachel and Hannah at hillelgalleryproject@gmail.com

Hillel-o-l
Hillel-o-l is Brown RISD Hillel original Jewish comedy group! In weekly meetings we learn about writing comedy and work on our own stand up material. Come join us! Contact: Alex_Kleiman@brown.edu or Adam_Sheinman@brown.edu

Jewish Athlete Group (JAG)

JAG is dedicated to supporting Jewish athletes participating in a sport at its highest level offered on campus. We aim to have a variety of fun, social (literally no-strings-attached) events with lots of food to connect athletes on campus. We are a non- denominational organization. Contact: Sarah_Presant@brown.edu or Joshua_Weiner@brown.edu

Jewish Cooking Club
The Jewish Cooking Club gathers for cooking, food, and a little taste of Jewish culture from around the world and just down the street. Contact: Lauren_Bilsky@brown.edu

J Street U Brown
J Street U Brown advocates for a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and works for peace, security and human rights for all Israelis and Palestinians. We believe that Israel's future as a Jewish democratic state is dependent on the creation of a Palestinian state. We work to keep the US government and the Jewish community at Brown committed to the goal of self- determination for Palestinians as well as Israelis. Rafael_Jaeger@brown.edu or Harry_Samuels@brown.edu

Mahberet
Our very own literary magazine, publishing works by Brown and RISD students annually. Contact: Maxine_Joselow@brown.edu

Queer Hillel

Queer Hillel is a group that, through dialogue and programming, promotes understanding and community among LGBTQ Jews and Allies at Brown and RISD. It is intended to serve as a safe space for any Brown and RISD students to address the intersection between Jewish and queer identity. Contact: queerhillel@brownrisdhillel.org

Rikudei Am

Rikudei-Am is a group of students that gets together to do Israeli dancing! No previous knowledge of Israeli dancing is necessary to participate. You just need to come with a good attitude and ready to learn! Contact: Arielle_Angell@brown.edu

Yarmulkazi
Yarmulkazi is Brown University's premier klezmer band. They entertain at university and community events, and are always looking for eager new members. Contact: Abigail_Plummer@brown.edu

Want something you don’t see? Contact info@brownrisdhillel.org!

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