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Building Practical Skills and Meaningful Jewish Connections at the Florida Student Leadership Gathering

January 22, 2026

This past weekend, student leaders from across 10 Florida college and university campuses came together for two days of meaningful connection, skill-building, and networking at the second annual Florida Student Leadership Gathering, hosted by UCF Hillel and part of Hillel International’s Regional Student Gatherings Grant Program. Student leaders attended the conference from schools across the […]

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Regional Gatherings

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Bringing Jewish Students Together from Across Canada for the ELEVATE Conference & Shabbaton

January 21, 2026

This past weekend, 350 Jewish students, staff, and guests from across Canada gathered for the ELEVATE Conference & Shabbaton.

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Why Hillel Gave Me a Built-In Community: Reflections from a First-Year Student

January 7, 2026

I can say without hesitation that my experience so far with Hillel at the University of Arizona has been nothing short of incredible. As I get ready to begin my second semester at college, I’ve been thinking a lot about those first few days on campus — and how far I’ve come. My introduction to […]

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Hillel Leadership

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The Hill-tern Pipeline: From Student Leader to Hillel Professional

January 6, 2026

I was the kind of college student who found my way to the Hillel building even before my first day of classes — and I never really left. During my four years at the University of Kansas (KU), I took on a range of student leadership roles, culminating in a Hillel International marketing internship in […]

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Hillel Professionals Reflect on Learning and Connections from HIGA 2025

December 23, 2025

This year, 1,100 participants gathered in Boston for programming that included short-form core conversations and all-day immersive learning experiences.

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Holidays

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Highlights from Hillel Hanukkah Happenings

December 22, 2025

Here are just a few highlights from Hanukkah celebrations at campus Hillels this year.

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Holidays

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This Sukkot, Campus Hillels Made Space for Hope, Grief, and Community

October 16, 2025

Last week, Hillel campus communities welcomed the festival of Sukkot, a holiday named for the structures (“sukkot” in Hebrew) that Jews have traditionally built to represent the temporary dwellings the Israelites lived in after their escape from Egypt.

“A Place for Everyone”: Hispanic Heritage Month Reflections with Sofie Ramirez Soto

October 9, 2025

From mid-September to mid-October, Hispanic Heritage Month invites communities across the United States to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. At Hillel, it’s also an opportunity to highlight the diverse identities and stories that make up today’s Jewish student life. This year, we spoke with Sofie Ramirez Soto, Jewish life […]

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Holidays

What is Sukkot?

October 3, 2025

Beginning five days after Yom Kippur, Sukkot is one of the three major holidays during the Jewish calendar (the other two are Passover and Shavuot). The word “Sukkot” means “booths” or “huts,” and refers to the structures many Jewish families and communities build to represent the temporary dwellings the Israelites lived in after their escape from Egypt.

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Holidays

What is Rosh Hashanah?

September 18, 2025

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar, which is entering the year 5784, and is celebrated as the Jewish New Year. The Jewish year begins in the fall with the month of Tishrei, and Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of the month of Tishrei.

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