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Shalom Lekulam! Cafe B'ivrit: Come talk to us in Hebrew over a nice cup of coffee. Tonight, 6pm at the Orange & Brew. All levels welcomed and the coffee is on us! JSU Hosts: Garden of Eden Toga Party "Come taste the forbidden fruit" Tonight at The Library, 10pm - 2am Dance the night away in your favorite toga or Adam & Eve attire. Free and open to the public Sponsored by Student Government Check out these new course offerings for Spring 2006: Jews and Arabs in Modern Hebrew Literature, HBR 4930, T fifth period & R Fourth-Fifth Instructor: Prof. Avraham Balaban The first Jewish settlers, who immigrated in the last decades of the ninetieth century to Palestine to find a safe haven, did not come to an empty locale. Thus, over the past hundred years two developments occurred concomitantly, the beginning of the creative process for an original Hebrew culture, and the beginning of the confrontation between two peoples struggling for the same land. This struggle has constituted one of the most prevalent themes of Hebrew literature. The course will follow the different phases of this theme throughout the twentieth century. The general situation of enmity and otherness is even more complicated when it comes to the depiction of Arabs in Hebrew literature. On the one hand, several Hebrew writers were raised in Arabic culture before immigrating to Israel, and on the other hand several Arabic writers, who were born in Israel, have started publishing their work in Hebrew. In other words, Jews and Arabs are not just enemies, but also inextricably connected to each other. The course is based on short stories translated into English, as well as movies with English subtitles. No knowledge of Hebrew is required. Introduction to Modern Hebrew Literature 2, HMW 3201, MWF 5 Instructor: Prof. Avraham Balaban This class is intended for students who have already had seven semesters of college Hebrew or equivalent. The course has two related objectives: to expand the student knowledge of modern Hebrew literature and culture, and to strengthen the student?s command of the Hebrew language. We will work on all four levels: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. We will read modern Israeli short stories (Etgar Keret, Gadi Taub et al) and poems. During the semester we?ll see some Israeli movies as well. Take this course as an opportunity to learn more about Israel and its culture, and to strengthen and update your Hebrew. The class is usually small, so the level of Hebrew can be adjusted to the student?s needs. If you have any questions about these classes, e-mail Professor Avraham Balaban at [log in to unmask] Don?t forget to check out the JSU calendar at http://www.ufjsu.org/events.asp to see what's happening this month. As always, if you have any questions e-mail us at [log in to unmask] -- Shiri Kainan University of Florida