It’s worth the schlep
A bleary-eyed Tova Frank boards a bus, walks to Grand Central Terminal and catches a subway train bound for Manhattan before most college students get out of bed.
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You’re not alone
From the brutally competitive nature of today’s college admissions process to the debilitating influence of social media, the pressure students feel to appear “perfect” is now greater than ever.
How I spent my three-day weekend: in the fire zone
Shortly after the fires, San Francisco Hillel planned and organized a service trip with several other Bay Area Hillels to perform relief work.
Cooking with Brian
Coming into my freshman year at Western University, I saw this blank canvas in front of me. I was eager to get involved, but I didn’t know how to start.
Meet Merav Fine Braun
For the past six years, a letter written by former student engagement interns at Maryland Hillel has made its way to the various places Merav Fine Braun has worked.
Two Line Torah Parashat Mishpatim 5778 – – Embracing Contradiction
The term Fake News is so prevalent it has been dubbed the Word of the Year.
Tree-Hugging and Tu B’Shevat
Because planting trees in Utah in the middle of February is a frozen challenge, Hillel for Utah students celebrated Tu B’Shevat by making a statement through art.
Students Lead in Creating a Welcoming World
Across the country, Hillels have long been opening their doors to the LGBTQ community, whether by marching, hosting noted speakers, focusing Passover Seders on modern themes of oppression and liberation, or holding Shabbat services uniquely celebrating gender and sexual identity. By and large, the force driving this commitment to inclusivity are the students themselves.
Baking Braids for a Good Cause
Challah for Hunger is a national organization that bakes and sells challah, donating the profits to social justice causes. There are chapters on more than 80 campus Hillels.
Birthright Israel Transformations Last a Lifetime
Since the free 10-day Birthright Israel trips began in 1999, more than half a million young Jews have participated, many of them using Hillel as their trip provider. And while the Birthright Israel trip can be a game-changer in many immeasurable ways, its impact can also be quantified.
