Tradition!
By Daniel Saltzberg
University of Delaware
I truly believe that Jewish food is unique because of the people with whom we enjoy this food.
Uniting over Food
By Ariel Gad
Queens College
Unity is of the utmost importance for Jewish individuals, and food is the key to that goal.
A Taste of Tradition
By Helaine Firestein
Binghamton University
In my family, it doesn’t matter what holiday it is, we know what’s coming and the order in which it will be served.
Jewish (Without the Cholent)
By Gabriela Geselowitz KOC Co-Editor
Hunter College
There is a whole world of delicious vegetarian food (including great meat-substitutes), and I wish that kosher and Jewish culture would realize that the choice to eat meat is just that-a choice, and you do not have to say "yes" every time.
Mitzvot and Mindfulness: Eat, Be Sated and Bless
By Rabbi Elyse Winick KOACH Director
For many years I have remained silent when these words were recited, a personal protest in the face of an affront.
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KOACH nurtures a love of Torah, the Jewish people, Israel and God
through a variety of activities, including social, religious, educational, cultural
and social action programs. We seek to create a passionate Jew who is committed
to the future of the Jewish people and the improvement of the world.
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We've compiled a list of Jewish contacts at campuses across
North America. (Learn more...)
Choosing a College...
It's an important decision for your family. KOACH has teamed up
with our partners at Hillel to help make this choice a little easier.
The Guide to Jewish Life on Campus provides you and with access
to university and Hillel Web sites, the percentage of Jewish students on
campus, and the rich array of extracurricular opportunities for Jewish students
of all backgrounds. The guide is searchable by region, by student population
size, or type of school.
No other resource provides all of this information in one place. Visit
www.hillel.org/guide
for more information.
Got Two Minutes? Get some Torah! Click here for KOACH's weekly words of Torah, with guest teachers from throughout the Conservative Movement. This is your weekly parashah preview! Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, listen right now or download the MP3 for later. One who studies Torah is as if they uphold they entire world. Midrash Mishlei (Proverbs) 9:1
Registration closes soon for the 2012 KOACH Kallah! Featuring Rabbi Jane Kanarek
of Hebrew College and with a focus on Wandering in the Wilderness of Jewish Identity, there's no
better place to be than Boston University, February 23-26. Thanks to a generous gift from Women's
League for Conservative Judaism, registration is just $100 and a travel equity fund will supplement
costs over $200. We can't wait to see you there! Travel costs making you nervous? Learn about our WLCJ-sponsored Travel Equity Fund!
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Join the Conservative Movement's efforts to build the next great
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past and current experiences, so that we can learn what we do well and
what we need to do better. Your voice is essential!
Peace in the Middle East
We all dream of a just and equitable peace in the Middle East. Unilaterally
declared statehood on the part of the Palestinian Authority is not the best
next step to a two-state solution. Join the Jewish community and add your
name to this petition. Your voice should be heard!
Power to the People
KOACH is pleased to announce the formation of a Student Steering Committee, designed to
grow and enrich our presence on campus by deepening student empowerment. Ben Goldberg (Northwestern
University), Ethan Goldberg (Brandeis University), Jeremy Rose (Washington University in St Louis), Hannah Schwartz
(University of Tennessee, Knoxville), and Jodi Schwartz (University of Washington) welcome your comments and
suggestions. Drop them a note at koach@uscj.org, including the words Steering Committee in your subject line.
2012 KOACH Kallah Planning Committee
Join the planning, join the fun! Work is now underway to make the 2012 KOACH Kallah,
featuring Rabbi Jane Kanarek of Hebrew College, the biggest and best ever! Save February 23-26 for this amazing
event. Want to join the Planning Committee? Drop a note to koach@uscj.org.
Watch for more details soon!
WLCJ and KOACH
KOACH is thrilled to acknowledge the generous support of the Women's League for
Conservative Judaism, sponsors of the 2012 KOACH Kallah in Boston, MA.
Read more and be sure to express your
gratitude to all the Women's League members you know!
You Can Make a Difference
In the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, Nechama: Jewish Response to Disaster is gearing up to help clean and
rebuild communities throughout the Northeast. Join them and help repair the world. Learn more here.
Study in Israel
Spending next semester in Israel? Stay connected with KOACH and the Conservative Movement through the Center on Campus Program in Jerusalem. Contact Rabbi Ed Romm to learn more about our offerings at Hebrew University and other campuses throughout Israel.
Know a New College Student?
Or are you new to campus yourself? Check out this great
read on how to make the transition. Keep connected and up to date on the newest and best
resources from Conservative Judaism by joining our listserv -- drop a note with your contact info to
koach@uscj.org. Have a great year!!
Two Minute Torah
Have a Torah insight you'd like to share? Sign up to record one of KOACH's
Two Minute Torah podcasts and
spread your learning across the globe.
Choosing a College Jewishly
In the college selection process? Check out KOACH's teleseminar on how to look for the
right college using a Jewish lens. Geared for high school sophomores and juniors, parents, educators and youth
group advisors and directors, you can find it here.
USCJ in Transition
The implementation of the USCJ Strategic Plan proceeds apace. Click
here for updated information on changes in staff and structure in our parent organization.
Ozer v'Shomer
Career Planning? Help is on the way! Click here for information on Project Reconnect's Ozer v'Shomer program, a great way to receive guidance on your chosen path -- or even to help you find one. Professionals in a broad range of fields are available to counsel you on academic choices, internship opportunities and career opportunities.
Do Not Stand Idly By: A Jewish Community Pledge
A new year, renewed efforts to support everyone in our communities. KOACH invites you to sign on as individuals to Do Not Stand Idly By: A Jewish Community Pledge, created by Keshet, reflecting your personal investment in a fully inclusive community.
Women of the Wall
Are you following news from Israel? Keep up with the Women of the Wall and their attempts to make the Kotel fully accessible to Jews of all stripes. Join their Facebook Group (Women of the Wall Nashot HaKotel) and raise the profile of their cause here at home. Send this letter, prepared by The Rabbinical Assembly (the association of Conservative rabbis), to Ambassador Michael Oren and add your voice to the call for religious equality in Israel.
Represent with KOACH
Wear your KOACH on your sleeve! Or your water bottle, your back, your front....KOACH introduces our very popular intern T-shirts, now available for everyone. Represent!
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Just because you're graduating doesn't mean you have to say goodbye. Link up with other alumni of the Conservative Movement through Project Reconnect. It's all about networking!
Israel Resources
Our hearts are in the East...but in the meantime, visit our new Israel Resource page, with information on travel and study in Israel, updates on the political scene and links to other sites with helpful resources.
Conflict is a point of tension for each of us, but that doesn't mean it can't yield positive results. Learn about what Jewish tradition has to say regarding conflict and conflict resolution with this month's study packet and discover creative methodologies for individuals, communities and, dare we suggest, even nations. Learn more from our newest Study Packet, by Matt Plen of the Conservative Yeshiva.
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