From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Hineni, Cultivating Student Leaders
Fortunately, we’re in a position at Hillel to meaningfully impact the future of Jewish leadership.
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The Jerusalem Post: Activating Jewish Service Through Partnerships, Collaboration
Volunteer service has long been one of the Jewish community’s most powerful tools for embodying our values, creating connection, and building resilience.
From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Six Predictions for Jewish Life on Campus in 2026
Based on everything we’re seeing and doing through the Hillel movement, here are my predictions for what Jewish life on campus will look like in 2026:
From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Marking Two Years Since October 7th
Friends, We find ourselves two weeks into the Jewish new year of 5786, as we make the transition from the reflective holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to the celebratory spirit of Sukkot, which begins tonight at sundown. At the same time, tomorrow marks two years since October 7, 2023 — one of the […]
From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Finding Hope in the Jewish New Year
Our Jewish world desperately needs hope right now. Open virtually any Jewish publication, newspaper, or social media account, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the seeming hopelessness of the news in this moment.
Jerusalem Journal: Letter to Jewish College Students: You Are Not Alone
Hillel CEO Adam Lehman encourages Jewish students to embrace Jewish wisdom, values, and community, enriching themselves and those around them
From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Key Learnings from Hillel Professionals
Last week, we gathered at WashU in St. Louis for Hillel International’s New Professionals Institute (NPI), welcoming 208 new Hillel staff members. As I shared at the NPI opening, this convening is one of my favorite times of the year.
From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Reflecting on Student Accomplishments this Academic Year
May marks a season of both beginnings and endings. As we celebrate the graduating class of 2025, we also prepare to welcome the class of 2029, who, on May 1st, committed to schools on National College Decision Day.
Selecting the Right School for You: Advice for Jewish High School Students and Families
It’s that time of year again. And I don’t mean tax season, Passover, or the NFL draft. I’m referring to college decision time. Millions of prospective college students and their families will be making a final decision on where to attend school ahead of College Decision Day on May 1st, as part of the “regular decision” admissions process.
From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Building Stronger Campuses for Jewish Students and All Students
What we do have at Hillel is unmatched expertise regarding Jewish life on campus, thanks to our 100-plus years of serving Jewish college students.
