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.
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Five Fantastic Highlights from Hillel Welcome Week
Back-to-school season is one of our favorite times of year at Hillel International — and part of what makes it amazing is seeing how campus Hillels welcome new and returning students to their Jewish home-away-from-home.
Top Ten Reasons to Love Hillel
A third-year student at Central Michigan University (and author of “Welcome to Hillel: Find Your Unique Path”), Ryley Steuer feels a deep connection to Hillel, which has shaped her college journey in countless ways. Through Hillel, she has found community and opportunities to help her grow personally and as a leader, including trips all over the country to meet other Jewish student leaders. Here are the top ten reasons Ryley loves Hillel:
Behind the Scenes at Markell Fresh Fest: A Warm Welcome to New Jewish Students at University of Delaware
At the Hillel of the University of Delaware (Hillel at UD), Markell Fresh Fest has been a time-honored tradition for more than 20 years, giving Jewish students a chance to get a head start on their college experience through community meals, campus tours, activities like a carnival and wellness tips, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people and make friends.
New School Year, Growing Student Communities — and New Hillel Buildings to Match!
Hillels have been a home away from home for Jewish students for more than a century, and since October 7, those spaces have become even more important.
Hillel Connections: An Alumni Reunion at 3,000 Feet!
Unexpected Hillel meetups happen in all sorts of interesting places — but a recent connection between two Hillel alumni, Leah Murphy and Joe Meyer, might be the first time a reunion has happened 3,000 feet up in the air.
Wondering what to expect for your first week as a college student? Hillel has the answers.
The fall semester is just around the corner, so what better way to answer all of your last pre-college questions than Hillel’s Virtual College Prep series?
Hillel International’s New Professionals Institute Sets New Pros Up for Success
Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent is at the heart of Hillel International’s strategy for shaping the future of Jewish campus life.
Build the Career and the Life You Want: Q&A With Career Coach Marcy Hess
Every year, a new class of Jewish alumni enters the workforce and begins their professional lives. As members of the class of 2025 launch their careers, we spoke with Marcy (Newman) Hess, senior director of strategic partnerships at Loyola Marymount University (LMU)’s career and professional development office and a private career and leadership coach, about her own professional journey and the advice she has for those just starting out.
From RootOne to Hillel: Jewish Inspiration and Connection
Every year, thousands of high school students travel to Israel on trips funded by RootOne, an organization that helps young Jewish students build their connections with Israel and their Jewish identities.
