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| ** NOSH-O-GRAMS ** This fundraiser/engagement program was a great way to meet students. Parents bought care packages for their children, which I personally delivered during different holidays (Rosh Hashana, Fall mid-terms, Chanukah, Purim, Passover, and any other occasion, such as birthdays, etc.) Inside, I would put mostly snacks, but also fun stuff related to the holiday, such as a dreidel, graggar, etc. or other stuff like mugs, playing cards, and more! It was always fun making them, but here’s a tip: while you are storing/making them at Hillel write “do not eat” on them, or else hungry students in the building will enjoy a nice snack and you’ll find yourself running to Kroger for more supplies! |
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| ** JAVA WITH JEN ** One of the best ways that I met students: Starbuck’s date with Jen. I think it was a success because many of the freshmen who participated |
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| in Hillel were people that I took out to coffee! One of the managers at Starbucks was kind enough to give me a buy one, get one card-thanks, Kris! One of the most important parts of taking people out to coffee, though, is follow-up, whether it be a phone call, email, card, or |
| personal visit. More importantly, however, is listening! Hear their story and don’t be afraid to share your own! The relationships you’ll establish will be much stronger if you do this. |
| ** FIRST YEAR CARE PACKAGES ** There were a few times throughout the year that I delivered small care packages to the first year students in the residence halls. This |
| was a great way to meet students. And, since the FYSH Board helped tremendously, this was a great way for them to meet other first years! Below are the types of treats that we delivered! |
| Candy Torah Deliveries: I made enough candy Torahs to deliver one to each first year Jewish student in the residence hall. When I brought up the idea to the FYSH about having them help me deliver them, they were excited at the opportunity to meet other first years! Students thought it was a creative treat and very excited that Hillel was thinking of them! |
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| Rosh Hashana Welcome Bags: These were little goodie bags to welcome the first years to campus and to wish them a Happy Rosh Hashana. I included apple and honey candy, a blow horn and a "Java with Jen" coupon. I hand-delivered each of them to about 75 first years. It was a great way to meet new people, and definitely worth all of the time it took to deliver them! |
| Purim Mishlach Manot Bags: After the Hamentaschen-baking night, members of FYSH helped put together Mishlach Manot bags, which included a Hamentaschen, candy, a graggar, birthright information, and information about the holiday of Purim. Each member of the FYSH Board chipped in by helping hand deliver these bags to their fellow Jewish peers. What a mitzvah! |
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