Elie Wiesel on Writing and Anger
“All my writing was born out of anger. In order to contain it, I had to write. If I had not written, I would have exploded.” – Elie Wiesel
via The Paris Review (on Twitter)
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Hadassah-Brandeis Institute Summer Internship Program
The application deadline is approaching for the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute Summer Internship Program (it is March 25, 2010).
The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute accepts six undergraduate and two graduate students with a demonstrated interest in Women’s Studies, Jewish Women’s Studies, or topics related to Jewish women/Jewish gender issues around the world to participate in our residential internship program. Applications are accepted from students attending universities in the US and abroad.
Undergraduate Interns:
–Work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
–Produce under staff supervision, an original piece of scholarly or creative work focusing on Jewish women and/or gender issues
–Work closely with HBI and Brandeis staff and scholars on new and established research projects
–Learn about the daily operations of an academic research institute by occasionally assisting with administrative tasks
–Visit local institutions and organizations of Jewish interest
–Meet local community activists
–Live on the Brandeis campus in subsidized housingSimilar in structure to the undergraduate program, the graduate student interns assist HBI-affiliated scholars as well as work on their own research projects. Graduate student interns work closely with their supervisors, who also act as their academic advisors. While not a requirement, the ideal candidates are working towards a degree in an area of study related to the supervisors’ expertise. All field trips and extracurricular activities are optional for the graduate student interns.
For details of this summer’s projects and application instructions, visit the internship site.
Books Needed
From Aaron Lansky/the Yiddish Book Center:
“Dear Friends: As you may have heard, two separate arson attacks in January have devastated the 600-year-old synagogue on Crete and left its extensive library and archives in ruins. Two Americans, two Britons, and a Greek citizen have been arrested. The Yiddish Book Center has offered to help replace some of the books that were destroyed – and we in turn are calling on our members and friends.”
Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists
“The Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists is accepting applications for its next cohort of artists.
The fellowship program will support nine individual artists in New York City between the ages of 22 and 38 who are working in the visual arts, music, and performing arts and who want to develop a new project with a Jewish focus, theme, or element.
The program seeks projects that reflect or embody a thoughtful engagement with Jewish experience, history, values, issues, or concerns and that will resonate with a broad range of audiences but with particular emphasis on the artist’s peers. During the two-year fellowship, artists will create and present their diverse projects to young audiences in the New York area through programs such as live performances, concerts, and gallery events.
To be eligible, artists need to have lived in New York City for one year prior to the fellowship start date (October 2010) and should already have networks and connections in New York City, which Six Points can help them use and leverage.
Each of the fellowships will provide a stipend of up to $20,000 over two years, a project grant of up to $20,000 over two years, and retreats, monthly workshops, coaching, and mentorship.”
Letter of intent is due March 1. Visit
The new (November) issue of 614, an e-zine from the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, takes a multifaceted look at poetry. Editor Michelle Cove introduces the content: “We talk to a cool young poet who has appeared on MTV and HBO; a 20-year-old poet who has already had more than 80 poems published; and the proud winner of the Worst Jewish Poetry Contest. Throw in two highly acclaimed Jewish women poets and there’s something for anyone who appreciates verse.” 614 is also looking for submissions: “614 is accepting essays and short stories that have something unique to say about being a Jewish female today. We will select pieces that fit into the theme covered in the issue. There will be no payment, but we’ll include a link to the author’s website or books. Submissions should be under 1,500 words; we’ll contact you before publishing your essay. Email mcove(at)brandeis(dot)edu with ‘614 Submission’ in the subject field.”
614: New Issue and Call for Submissions