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).
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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.
What is Sukkot?
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.
What is Yom Kippur?
Imagine taking 365 days of self-reflection, and compressing it into one, single day. That, in essence, is Yom Kippur.
Hillels Welcomed 5786 with Sweetness, Joy, and Community
Every year, Jewish communities around the world celebrate Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year. This is a time of year full of sweetness and joy, often represented by images of apples and honey and other delicious seasonal foods.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
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.
Paying it Forward: The Incredible Journeys of a Family’s Shofars
In the fall of 2023, Ira Blum, director of Hillel at Muhlenberg College, received a very special gift from his parents, Rabbi Barry and Amy Blum: a collection of 13 shofars.
Celebrating Israel’s 77th Birthday — Hillel Style!
At Hillels around the world, Jewish college students celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s 77th birthday, in diverse and exciting ways. Before jumping into the Hillel celebrations below, check out highlights from Jewish students celebrating Israel across the country: Your browser does not support the video tag. University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder Hillel)Nearly 400 students […]
How Hillels Partied for Purim This Year
One of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar, Purim is a time to celebrate through traditions like dressing in costumes, reading the Megillah, eating and drinking tasty treats, and donating to charity.
Jewish Sustainability in Action: Hillel on the Farm
Campus Hillels across North America are finding ways to tie together their Jewish connection to the land with sustainability and environmental practices. Check out these stories from three Hillels partnering with local farms to make a difference.
