Jewish Cultural Celebration 2022
November 14 – 18, 2022
שָׁלוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם
Jewish Cultural Celebration Kickoff
Monday, November 14 | 5 pm | Dining at the Top of the UC
Join the Jewish Student Association for a themed dinner in the University Center. We’ll tell you about our upcoming events for the Jewish Cultural Celebration!
Challah Night
Tuesday, November 15 | 6:30 pm | Chandler Ballroom A/B, Cedric Rucker University Center
Learn how to make the delicious, braided bread that is a staple at weekly dinners in a Jewish household.
Jewish Cultural Celebration Major Speaker: Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn
Thursday, November 17 | 7 pm | Chandler Ballroom C, Cedric Rucker University Center
Eileen Filler-Corn served as the 56th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. She was the first woman in the 400-year history of Virginia’s legislature to serve as Speaker. Today, she continues to serve her community and Commonwealth in the House of Delegates fighting on behalf of her constituents and all Virginians.
Representing the 41st House District, which includes portions of Fairfax County, Eileen’s passion for service shines through her tireless work to make the Commonwealth of Virginia a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Her commitment to improving the lives of her neighbors is what drove her to run for the House of Delegates.
In her more than a decade of service in the House of Delegates, Eileen has been a listener and problem solver, delivering results that move her community forward and advocating for everyone equally regardless of background, circumstance, or ideology. She has introduced, championed, and passed legislation that has made Virginia a safer, stronger, and more equal Commonwealth.
Shabbat
Friday, November 18 | 5 pm | Chandler Ballroom C, Cedric Rucker University Center
The Sabbath is the day of rest for the Jewish community. It begins at sundown on Friday and continues until three stars appear in the sky on Saturday night. During this time, Jews abstain from labor of any kind and spend the day with families. Conclude our week of celebration and learn about Shabbat with all its different traditions!
For more information, contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at 540/654-1044 or umwjfmc@gmail.com. Visit students.umw.edu/multicultural.
Please email us at umwjfmc@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding disability-related accommodations.