Emmy Rossum: Rising Star

She isn't your typical 21-year-old star. Whereas other up-and-comers her age would be taking every film or TV role offered to establish an identity with the public, Emmy Rossum, after three high-profile movies in a row, has been focusing on Inside/Out, an album on Geffen Records that reflects her ingenuity.

Rossum is stunning, both in appearance and voice-a voice first heard around the world in Joel Schumacher's $40 million film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera.

Jews & Tattoos: What’s a Rabbi to Do? - Although no statistics are available for Jewish college students, the American Academy of Dermatology states that tattoos are more common today than ever before.

So when Jewish students consider a tattoo, they often turn to their Hillel rabbi for advice. Usually, it's not what they expected.

When In Doubt... - Your personal Web site got 250 views last week -- and one of them was your college admissions officer. Oops. Last weekend's party photos suddenly don't seem so appropriate on the Internet anymore, do they?

My 2 Cents for Change - The 2008 Presidential campaign is in full swing but just because you are not old enough to vote does not mean you cannot add your 2 cents on issues like war & genocide, education, global warming, poverty, and more.

Making the Most of Campus Visits - Spring break can be a great time to visit schools that may be of interest to you. What is the best way to take full advantage of this time?

Graduating from High Schol This Year? - Take a few seconds to let us know where you are going to college and receive information on free trips to Israel, alternative break programs to Israel and other exciting locations, and opening events at your future Hillel.