For Students at Penn Hillel, Every Meal is a Celebration
Falk has become a home away from home for Jewish Quakers, in large part thanks to the delicious food.
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Service, Fun, and Jewish Joy at Campus Hillel Purim Celebrations
This week, campus Hillels around the world celebrated Purim, marking this holiday that centers Jewish resilience and pride.
How Hillel Israel is Finding Joy
With the escalating conflict, large Purim gatherings were replaced with neighborhood Megillah readings.
What is Tu B’Shvat?
It’s cold, it’s snowing, the trees are bare… in many parts of the world, that is. But in Israel, the earliest flowers are starting to bloom and it’s time to celebrate a Jewish holiday called Tu Bishvat.
Highlights from Hillel Hanukkah Happenings
Here are just a few highlights from Hanukkah celebrations at campus Hillels this year.
Hillel International and Havurah Partner for an Unforgettable Hanukkah Discotheque
Over the weekend, more than 300 Jewish college students attended a late-night Hanukkah Discotheque in New York City
The Ultimate Hanukkah Party Hosting Guide
1. Create a latke bar with different types of toppings and sauces. Offer classic toppings like sour cream and applesauce, but also include unique options like smoked salmon, avocado, and various flavored creams. 2. Hanukkah is all about light, so make that the focus of your decor. Combine candles, clear strung holiday lights, and even […]
What Even IS Hanukkah?
During Hanukkah, our homes become microcosms of the Temple. For each of the 8 nights, we gather together, light candles, and eat foods fried in oil to remember this miracle. These acts of community and ritual strengthen our resolve to bring light into the world, and to celebrate our collective resilience and unity.
What Even IS Sigd? A Short Explainer
Sigd (pronounced sihgd with one syllable) is celebrated on the 29th of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, exactly 50 days after Yom Kippur (this year it’s on November 19-20).
This Sukkot, Campus Hillels Made Space for Hope, Grief, and Community
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.
