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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.

Meet Sarah Lippman

When offered a position at Hofstra Hillel — a role that was customized to blend her passions for environmental care and community outreach — she accepted on the spot.

Friends with benefits (no, not that kind)

My freshman year at Princeton University, my phone made it seem like my high school friends were having the Time of Their Lives, while I was a misanthrope unable to blossom into the person that college was supposed to make me.

Tu B’Shvat Resources

Tu B’shvat starts the evening of Tuesday, January 30th! Check out these resources...

Speak Different

How to include students with disabilities is an ever-present challenge, one that picks at some of Judaism's most sensitive issues. But in my case, the question for Hillel wasn’t whether to include me — only how.