Israel is a country deep rooted in history, culture and breathtaking geographical treasures as well as thriving metropolises. Israel is an extremely popular study abroad location for Jewish students as well as history buffs from all walks of life. Come find out how to study abroad in Israel through UCR’s Study Abroad Office!

Mark your calendar for a most Inland Empire Shabbat on Feb. 10th! Along with Inland and Desert Hillel, students from Cal Poly Pomona and the Claremont schools will be in attendance at Shabbat cosponsored by Inland and Desert Hillel along with Rabbi Harlig of Inland Empire Chabad in Rancho Cucamonga.

If you want to light candles, come at 5:00 PM for lighting and services. If you want to just come for dinner (which is TOTALLY FINE!), come at 6:00 PM. Please let me know whether you can drive or if you would like a ride.

The University of Redlands Hillel are teaming up with UC Riverside’s only Jewish fraternity to bring you an unbelievable Shabbat experience tomorrow, Jan. 27th. After a dinner and Shabbat music led by the fabulous Charlie Kramer (1st year Redlands student), everyone will be relaxing over dessert by the campus fire pit. Come meet new friends in the Inland Empire and join us for a very memorable Shabbat! If you can provide a ride let me know, and if you need a ride, you can also let me know!

Come light the Menorah, enjoy some jelly donuts and potato latkas, and enjoy this festive holiday with young professionals in the Inland Empire! No charge, please bring a wrapped present for the white elephant gift exchange.

21+ Event

For the address and to RSVP, please contact Adina Hemley at adina@iehillel.org.

America’s famed comedy troupe, which launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more is coming to the Inland Empire!
Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs is hosting an evening of hilarious sketch comedy and Second City’s trademark improvisation on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 PM.
Tickets are going for $150, $100, and $50, but a generous donor is allowing all college students to GO FREEEEEEEE! Contact hillel@iehillel.org for carpools.
Temple Isaiah, 332 West Alejo Road, Palm Springs (3 blocks west of Palm Canyon Drive.)

Temple Beth El, a reform congregation in Riverside, is hosting a special show on Tuesday, December 13 called “How Do You Spell Chanukah?” This fun comedy night will be hosted by Hollywood-area writer/actors Marc Silver and Douglas Dickerman.

Cost is only $18 per person, which includes dinner at 6pm, followed by the show at 7:30pm.  If you are unable to make reservations in time, come for the show. If you mention this posting you can get in for $14!

To reserve tickets please contact the temple office attbe2675@aol.com or telephone Elise at (951) 684-4511

Palm Desert Jewish Federation invites you to join them for wine and hor d’oevres as they welcome back the incredibly erudite Middle East analyst, Dr. Ralph Nurnberger.

The social will take place at the home of Amy and Bryan Stone (email me for address) Saturday, December 10, 6-8 PM. The social will be followed by a panel discussion on Sunday, Dec. 11 called, “Our Jewish Youth: Are they prepared, able, and willing to stand up to anti-Israel bias on college campuses?” The event will feature Dr. Ralph Nurnberger, International Affairs Consultant and Professor of International Relations at Georgetown University, Washington, DC, Jordan Fruchtman, Chief Program Officer Moishe House and Former Director, Orange County, California Hillel, and Joey Freeman, Student at University of California Berkeley.
UCR Palm Desert Campus, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Drive, 10:30 AM

Friday, December 9th from 5:30-8 PM, University of Redlands Hillel is throwing a Chanukah themed party and casino night at the first floor of Hunsaker. Students from all schools are invited to partake in this early Chanukah fun! If you’re around, despite it being the end of finals for many of you, please come join us!