Bowdoin College Hillel

Hillel Celebrates the Career of Advisor Sherrie Bergman

Peter Newman '12 — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:28 +0000

We couldn’t end the year without expressing our gratitude and appreciation of Sherrie Bergman, who this year is retiring. An advisor to Hillel for over 12 years now, Sherrie has had a wonderful influence on Hillel and has been incredibly important to Hillel’s development, maintenance, and growth. Without a doubt, Hillel would not be where it is today without her expertise, perspective, an advice on many matters. For this, Bowdoin Hillel is greatly indebted to Sherrie Bergman, and we would like to convey our deepest thanks for her many years of commitment and service to the Jewish community here at Bowdoin.

To learn more about Sherrie Bergman, we invite you to read the following article in the Bowdoin Daily Sun: http://www.bowdoindailysun.com/bowdoin-college-librarian-sherrie-bergman-to-receive-2012-alumni-award-for-faculty-and-staff/

End of the ’11 – ’12 Year

Peter Newman '12 — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:53:00 +0000

The end of the year rapidly advancing, the Board of Hillel and its advisors joined together in celebration of another great year of Bowdoin Hillel. Having elected Lydia Singerman ’13 and Melanie Gaynes ’13 as Co-Presidents for the coming ’12 – ’13 school year, Bowdoin Hillel is looking forward to another fantastic year next year. Thanks to everyone who participated this year, have a great summer, and we’ll see you soon!

Passover 2012

Peter Newman '12 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:54:52 +0000

This year, the Passover Seder will be held in Main Lounge of Moulton Union on the first night, Friday, April 6, 2012 beginning at 5:30.

Presenting 2012′s Annual Spindel Memorial Lecture, featuring…Peter Cole!

Peter Newman '12 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:45:51 +0000

Bowdoin College is pleased to inform you that this year’s Annual Harry Spindel Memorial in Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Affairs will feature Peter Cole of Yale University! The lecture will take place on April 17th, at 7:30PM, in Kresge Auditorium in the Visual Arts Center. The lecture is entitled “The Poetry of Kabbalah, The Kabbalah of Poetry: Ruminations and a Reading”

Peter Cole is a poet and translator of poetry and prose from Hebrew and Arabic whose work has received much recognition, including a MacArthur Fellowship. His familiarity with the contemporary Middle East and intimacy with medieval Hebrew come together in his recent book (co-authored with Adina Hoffman): Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found World of the Cairo Geniza.

Established in 1977 by the gift of Rosalyne Spindel Bernstein, Honorary 1997, and Sumner Thurman Bernstein in memory of her father, Harry Spindel, as a lasting testimony to his lifelong devotion to Jewish Learning, this fund is used to support annual lectures in Judaic studies or contemporary Jewish affairs. The fund has celebrated Jewish culture and identity through lectures, music, photography, and film.

2012′s Annual Purim Party – A Success!

Peter Newman '12 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:26:47 +0000

On Saturday, March 3rd, Bowdoin Hillel hosted it’s annual Purim Party, featuring live music, freshly-baked homemade Hamentachen, and plenty of festive Purim spirit! The event was a success, bringing in a large portion of both Bowdoin’s Jewish (and non-Jewish!) communities.

An Evening with Harris Gleckman, Director of the Documenting Maine Jewry Project

Peter Newman '12 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:15:42 +0000

On the evening of Tuesday, February 21st, Bowdoin’s Jewish community was lucky enough to experience a brief presentation by Dr. Harris Gleckman, the Director of the Documenting Maine Jewry Project. Having spent a number of years studying Maine’s unique Jewish history, Dr. Gleckman spoke specifically about the Summit Springs Hotel, a Jewish resort alternative to the Poland Springs Hotel, as well as the region’s larger Jewish history. An enthusiastic Q&A session with students, faculty, and members of the greater community followed. Many thanks again to Dr. Gleckman for presenting!

Get ready for Tot Shabbat

Peter Newman '12 — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:56:41 +0000

On Friday November 18th, Bowdoin Hillel will be hosting Jewish faculty and their young children for a fun-filled Friday service. The kids, both big and small will enjoy prayers, pizza, and cookies.

Pizza in the Hut – Thursday October 20th

Admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:18:53 +0000

Join Hillel this Thursday at 5:15 for Pizza in the Hut (i.e. the recently built Sukkah).

Swing by to grab a slice of pizza, catch up with friends, and shake the lulav and etrog (a Sukkot tradition).

The Sukkah is in the backyard of 30 College Street.

See you then!

Bowdoin Hillel’s Fall Barbecue this Friday – September 23rd

Admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:48:35 +0000

Fall Barbecue

September 23rd, 2011
at 5:30PM
30 College St
Bowdoin Hillel will be holding it’s weekly candlelighting followed by the ever-popular Fall Barbecue!

If you love delicious homemade grilled and fresh food, schmoozing with friends and faculty from Bowdoin’s Jewish community, and relaxing to some live music, join us this Friday for the Fall Barbecue! We’d love to see you there!

As always, please feel free to bring friends!

High Holiday Services at Bowdoin College, Fall 2011

Admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:28:33 +0000

All services will be held in Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
Meals are open only to members of the Bowdoin community and their guests

Rosh Hashanah: Holiday starts at sundown, Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
• Service at 6:30 p.m., Daggett Lounge
• Dinner at 8:00 p.m., Main Lounge
Thursday, September 29, 2011
• Service at 10:30 a.m., Daggett Lounge• Luncheon at 12:30 p.m., Main Lounge

Yom Kippur: Holiday starts at sundown, Friday, October 7, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
• Erev Yom Kippur dinner at 5:15 p.m., Main Lounge (before the 7:00 p.m. service)
• Kol Nidre Service at 7:00 p.m., Daggett Lounge
Saturday, October 8, 2011
• Morning service 10:30 a.m. – 1:15 pm., Daggett Lounge
• Study service 4:00 p.m.
• Afternoon and Ne’ila services 5:00 – 6:45 p.m.
• Break the Fast snack at 6:54 p.m., outside Daggett Lounge (after the 5:00 p.m. service)
• Dinner at 7:00 p.m., Main Lounge (after the 5:00 p.m. service)