This Week with JLSA: September 2011

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Week of September 26

ON CAMPUS:

Apples and Honey!
Join us for apples and honey in the foyer of the law school to celebrate a sweet new year! Please note that his event has changed and will be on Friday, not Wednesday.

Friday, September 30
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Law School Commons

Jewish Conversation: Voices and Reconciliation
A discussion with Professor Shari Motro based off of “A Land Twice Promised” – coffee service will be provided, bring your lunch.

Tuesday, October 4, 12-1 pm
Westhampton Dean’s Living Room

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Tikkun Olam Tuesday
Volunteer for BINGO at Beth Shalom Gardens. We will be running and playing Bingo with residents of the Gardens, Richmond’s Jewish assisted living facility. No better way to spend the last evening of the year then to make others smile! You can let me know you are coming or just show up! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, September 27 7:00 pm
Beth Shalom Gardens

HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION:

*Note to 2Ls
The mandatory Law Skills III weekend seminar directly coincides with Yom Kippur. Dean Douglass is aware of this and has given us an excused absence for the weekend-- if we attend a makeup session. We are in the process of scheduling an afternoon make-up session for those who need it. Check blackboard for updates and to contact Dean Douglass directly.

High Holidays- On Campus
Yom Kippur Break Fast
Join students, faculty, staff, and their families as we mark the end of the Day of Atonement with a havdallah service and a dairy buffet. Email Rabbi Goodman for more information.

Saturday, October 8
6:30-8:30 pm
International Center Commons

High Holiday Services- Off Campus
The synagogues in Richmond welcome Jewish students and graduate students to their high holiday services for free. HOWEVER, they require that you show your student ID at the door in lieu of a ticket. If you know what synagogue you would like to attend for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, you can email Alison or Rabbi Goodman to get your name on "the list."

For a list of synagogues in the area, visit our blog at http://www.richmondjlsa.blogspot.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

On Campus:

Homecoming Shabbat Event
Join Richmond and Richmond Law alumni for a kabbalat Shabbat service and Shabbat dinner. This is a great opportunity to not only have a great meal but to network with alumni living in the area.

Friday, October 21
6:30-9:00 pm
The University Club

In the Community:

Grand Event
Jewish Community Federation of Richmond presents an evening with Dr. Jonathan Sarna
You are invited to a dessert reception and to hear Dr. Sarna address the community. If you are interested in attending the cocktail hour and dinner prior to the main stage event, please contact Danielle Aaronson (DAaronson@jewishrichmond.org) for details and tickets.

Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30 pm
The Virginia Historical Society

Sukkot Mitzvah Day
Help build a sukkah at Beth Sholom Gardens for their residents.
Come participate in this mitzvah and enjoy the autumn weather with us!

Sunday, October 9 at 3:00 pm
Beth Shalom Gardens

J-Town Sukkot Open House Gathering
Saturday, Oct. 15
6:30 pm
Location TBA

RABBI’S CORNER:
Happy New Year!! May 5772 be a year of health and beauty, peace and growth, wisdom and understanding, insight and courage, knowledge and comfort.
Have a wonderful Rosh Hashanah!
Shannah Tovah Um’tukah – For a sweet and happy New Year!
L’shalom,
Rabbi Goodman

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Week of September 19

ON CAMPUS:

JLSA Interest Meeting
Join us for some bagels and shmear and learn about all the cool things that JLSA has to offer this year!

Wednesday, September 21
12:00pm Room 205

Torah Tuesday
The topic for this Torah Tuesday is Faith... and at 8:30 we will join with Kairos to continue the conversation as a multifaith discussion. Torah Tuesdays will meet on a bi-weekly basis throughout the year. It will provide students a chance to talk about important issues from a Jewish perspective. If there is a topic you would like to discuss, let us know!

7:30–8:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 20
Wilton Center Library

For more information, email Rabbi Goodman

Family Weekend Brunch
Join Jewish students, their families, and Rabbi Goodman for a brunch. This will be a way for the Jewish community on campus to connect during your busy fall semester!

Sunday, September 25 at 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Chapel Lawn

For more information, email Rabbi Goodman

A Land Twice Promised
A Performance of Palestinian and Israeli Women’s Stories
Storyteller Noa Baum, an Israeli who began a dialogue with a Palestinian woman while living in the United States, weaves together their memories and their mothers' stories. She creates a moving testimony illuminating the complex and contradictory history and emotions that surround Jerusalem for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

The performance will run 75 minutes. Following the performance, Noa will answer questions and facilitate a community discussion (not a debate!) among students, faculty, and staff as well as local groups that have been engaged in dialogue around Israeli-Palestinian relations. Please join us.

Monday, September 26, 2011
7:00 pm
International Commons, Carole Weinstein International Center, University of Richmond.
Free

Apples and Honey!
Stop by the law school atrium for some apple and honey for the start of a sweet new year.

Wednesday, September 28 between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Law School Atrium

IN THE COMMUNITY:

J-Town High Holy Days Reflection and Discussion
Sunday, September 25 at 11:00 am
Rostov Coffee and Tea
For more information, visit www.jtownrichmond.blogspot.com

Network JCFR Tikkun Olan Tuesday
Volunteer for an hour at Beth Shalom Gardens, a home for seniors. We will be running (and playing) BINGO!

Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Shalom Gardens

For more information, visit Network JFCR's Facebook page.

HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION:

*Note to 2Ls
The mandatory Law Skills III weekend seminar directly coincides with Yom Kippur. Dean Douglass is aware of this and has given us an excused absence for the weekend-- if we attend a makeup session. We are in the process of scheduling an afternoon make-up session for those who need it. Check blackboard for updates and to contact Dean Douglass directly.

High Holidays- On Campus

Yom Kippur Break Fast
Join students, faculty, staff, and their families as we mark the end of the Day of Atonement with a havdallah service and a dairy buffet. Email Rabbi Goodman for more information.

Saturday, October 8
6:30-8:30 pm
International Center Commons

High Holiday Services- Off Campus

The synagogues in Richmond welcome Jewish students and graduate students to their high holiday services for free. HOWEVER, they require that you show your student ID at the door in lieu of a ticket. If you know what synagogue you would like to attend for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, you can email Alison or Rabbi Goodman to get your name on "the list."

See last week's post for a list of local synagogues.

RABBI'S CORNER:

A High Holiday Note From Rabbi Andrew Goodman:

Elul is the final month in the Jewish Calendar. This month, which immediately precedes Rosh Hashanah, has been designated by the rabbis as a month of preparation for the High Holidays. The introspection, atonement, and forgiveness that is asked of us during the 10 Days of Awe is a lot to cram in to 10 days! Thus, we use Elul as a way to get ready for the personal and emotional work of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

As Rosh Hashanah is one week away, I encourage us all to start the contemplative work that the season demands from us. Much like preparation for a test, the more work you do sooner, the easier it is to succeed on the big day. Start asking yourselves where you faltered and how you can do better next year. Think of who you hurt or wronged and use this time to apologize. And, begin the often difficult process of forgiving others who have wronged you.

I know, you don’t need another assignment in your busy schedules… but the High Holidays come but only once a year!

L’shalom,

Rabbi Goodman

Monday, September 12, 2011

Week of September 12

In the Law School...

JLSA Interest Meeting
Join us for some bagels and shmear and learn about all the cool things that JLSA has to offer this year!

Wednesday, September 21
12:00pm
Room 205

A Land Twice Promised
A Performance of Palestinian and Israeli Women’s Stories
Storyteller Noa Baum, an Israeli who began a dialogue with a Palestinian woman while living in the United States, weaves together their memories and their mothers' stories. She creates a moving testimony illuminating the complex and contradictory history and emotions that surround Jerusalem for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

The performance will run 75 minutes. Following the performance, Noa will answer questions and facilitate a community discussion (not a debate!) among students, faculty, and staff as well as local groups that have been engaged in dialogue around Israeli-Palestinian relations. Please join us.

Monday, September 26, 2011
7:00 pm
International Commons, Carole Weinstein International Center, University of Richmond.
Free
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In the Community...

Shalom Richmond Newcomers

Are you new or newish to the Richmond Jewish Community or just want to reconnect?

Join the JCC for a dessert reception to meet representatives from area Jewish organizations, agencies, synagogues and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond. COme learn about al the wonderful things Richmond has to offer!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

7:00 PM

Weinstein JCC- Sisisky Family Community Room

5403 Monument Ave

Richmond, VA 23226

For more information and to RSVP contact Sara Rosenbaum at (804) 545-8629 or srosenbaum@jewishrichmond.org

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High Holiday Notes

*Note to 2Ls

The mandatory Law Skills III weekend seminar directly coincides with Yom Kippur. Dean Douglass is aware of this and is in the process of scheduling a make-up afternoon for those who need it. More information TBA.

High Holidays- On Campus

Yom Kippur Break Fast

Join students, faculty, staff, and their families as we mark the end of the Day of Atonement with a havdallah service and a dairy buffet. Email Rabbi Goodman for more information.

Saturday, October 8
6:30-8:30 pm

International Center Commons

High Holiday Services- Off Campus

The synagogues in Richmond welcome Jewish students and graduate students to their high holiday services for free. HOWEVER, they require that you show your student ID at the door in lieu of a ticket. If you know what synagogue you would like to attend for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, you can email Alison or Rabbi Goodman to get your name on "the list."

Here is the list of local synagogues:

Orthodox:

Chabad of the Virginias

212 North Gaskins Road
Richmond, VA 23238

Congregation Kol Emes

4811 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226-1345

Keneseth Beth Israel

6300 Patterson Avenue

Richmond, VA 23226-3014

Conservative:

Temple Beth El

3330 Grove Avenue