Jewish Bearcat of the Week
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Sinai Scholar Registration Closing
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The Sinai Scholars Society offers a fresh and exciting context for Jewish life and learning, with thought-provoking classes, social activities, and national networking opportunities, offered to Jewish students with limited formal Judaic schooling. Sinai Scholars invites students to engage in an open community of study and self-discovery. The program includes eight classes, an exciting trip and Shabbaton, and a $450 stipend upon completion.
Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings, 8:00 PM, at Chabad, or Monday evenings, 8:00 PM, at Chabad Downtown.
For more information, visit www.MySinaiScholars.com.
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Featuring Ethan Cantor
What is your major, and why did you
decide to pursue this degree?
I am a history major, as I have always loved learning about historical events and
characters who have shaped our modern
world. Additionally, it is also a great major
for the pre-law track which I am on.
Why did you choose Binghamton
University?
I chose Binghamton University, as I heard
amazing things about the Jewish
community here from friends, and it definitely didn’t hurt that they took credits from my gap year in Israel!
Where are you from? Where did you go to high school?
I am from West Orange, NJ, and I went to Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School in Livingston, NJ.
What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
I love that there are always both events and opportunities to get involved with the community! Having such a well-formed, tight-knit community around me has definitely made a positive contribution to my time here.
Do you have any siblings?
Yup! I have two brothers - Avery (22) and Zachary (14), and one sister - Tara (17).
What is your favorite book? Why?
My favorite book series has to be the Harry Potter series (basic, I know). I’ve read them more times than I can count! But if we’re talking singular novels, it’s gotta be either “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley, or “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. Both amazing reads.
What is your favorite Jewish food?
My favorite Jewish food? Anyone who’s ever sat with me during Chabad dinner knows the answer - gotta be the matzah ball soup. Matzah pizza is a close second, though.
What's your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
My favorite Jewish holiday is for sure Pesach. Yeah, the cleaning is annoying, but the Seder is always a fun time with the whole family - especially watching my parents trying to stay awake past 10 PM.
What's your dream job?
My dream job is to be a partner in a massive law firm, one which also gives me the flexibility to live in Israel, while only commuting to the US occasionally.
What's a quote or saying that you like?
A quote that I find particularly inspiring is, “Johnny”
- Lamar Jackson
What is your favorite Chabad experience?
My favorite Chabad experience has to be Shabbat 2000 last year. Not only was it amazing to see the entire Binghamton community come together for one Shabbat, but I also hit my career high in matzah balls eaten, so it was a crazy time.
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GNO Spa Night
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relax before the stress of the semester catches up. Renew with a manicure and DIY stations, And recharge with delicious healthy munchies.
To RSVP text GNO to 607-797-0015
Camren Vilinsky Memorial Shabbaton
Friday-Shabbat, Feb. 16-17
With guest speaker: David Sacks
Friday night:
HOLLYWOOD JEW:
A TELL-ALL CONFESSIONAL
Shabbat Lunch:
THE MEANING OF COINCIDENCES - AND
WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO WHEN THEY HAPPEN?
Mock Wedding
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 - 7:00 pm
Experience an unforgettable evening of elegance, great fun, laughs, food and all the beautiful Jewish marriage traditions. This is one wedding you don’t want to miss! To RSVP or for more info visit: www.JewishBU.com/mockwedding
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Fun Fact
The creator of the Mr. Potato Head toys was Jewish!
Jewish Humor
Why was the Jewish quarterback always so successful in the Super Bowl?
Because he knew how to "pass over" the defense!
Trivia
JEWS WHO RECENTLY WON SUPER BOWLS:
1993: Tackle/Guard Alan Veingrad won Super Bowl XXVII with the Dallas Cowboys
2020: Offensive Tackle Mitchell Schwartz won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs
2021: Placekicker Greg Joseph and Guard Ali Marpet won Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Torah Thought
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Would you agree to do something without being told what it was beforehand? That's exactly what the Jewish people did for Hashem. In Shemot, Perek כ"ד Pasuk ז, the Pasuk concludes with the words “נעשה ונשמע” (we will faithfully do). They agreed to do what Hashem would command them, even though they weren’t yet told, and had no idea what it was they would be doing. Shouldn’t the Jewish people first
ask what they will be doing before they agree to do it? The Jews had so much faith in Hashem and Moshe, that it didn’t matter what the task was. They understood that true meaning comes from doing, not listening. An example of this is, you can tell someone about skydiving, describing all of the experiences from the activity. But you won’t truly understand what it’s like until you actually do it. If you want something to happen, don’t tell people
about it, go do it. It doesn’t matter what you say, it matters what you do.
- Ben Huppert
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Plotsker’s Perspective
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As students, an estimated 61% of our time can be spent
studying on any given day*. As a result, it’s crucial to find a place that fosters creativity, excellence, and focus. In my 4 years of extensive studying, I’ve tried out many places on and off campus to find that perfect study spot. Without further ado, here are my favorite ones that are guaranteed to get you an A.
Chabad: Between the great room, shul, library, atrium, and cafe, there are endless study spots to give you the academic boost we all love and need.
C4 Success Center: The Success Center, or Disco for old timers like myself, is a good mix of quiet and studying with your friends. Along with that, it is equipped with a printer that is mere minutes away from Newing and Dickinson.
Innovation Lab: On the other side of campus, the innovation lab serves as a beacon of serenity and tranquility with its calm atmosphere and idyllic study spots.
Dorm Lounge: When it is late, cold, and icky outside, a study session in your dorm lounge might be the difference between you getting a college degree or failing school entirely.
SOM Lounge: I am a bit biased as a business major, but the SOM lounge is a great place open to all to work on team projects, take zoom meetings, or study for that upcoming finance test
Clubhouse: The UClub clubhouse is a great place for all UClub residents (or any friends who think UClub is cool) to get some work done in a mostly quiet location with plenty of different seating areas.
Good luck on those upcoming assignments, find a nice study spot for yourself, and don’t fail out of school!
-Matthew Plotsker and Tzvi Berman
*all stats were made up by Matthew Plotsker for dramatic effect
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Thank you to the newsletter team!
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Thank you to Matthew Bitterman, Peretz Botvinnikov, Tzvi Berman, Nethaniel Darvishzadeh, Rachel Gorky, Ruthie Isler, Ariela Hope, Jack Margolius, DJ Mevorah, Matthew Plotsker, and Shira Rosencrantz, as well as our committee heads Michal Levine and Nora Monasheri
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