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Making Mensches — One Student at a Time

Hillels from coast to coast have launched character building programs to train the next generation of mensches, nourishing the student soul through initiatives such as YouVM Connectors at University of Vermont Hillel.

Carrying the Flame

My dad finally broke the silence to my sister and I with these five words: “Mommy went to people heaven.” At 11 years old, I learned I would never see my mom again.

Bringing the light of Israel to campus

In honor of the eight candles we light to celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah, we share with you eight gifts that Israel Fellows bring to their campuses each day.

Big Red Bar Mitzvah

For the past seven years, Cornell Hillel has hosted Big Red Bar Mitzvah, which aims to give college students who never had a bar or bat nitzvah the chance to study for one in college.

Connect, Educate, Inspire

Eric D. Fingerhut's message to the 1,100 professionals, stakeholders and partners at the Hillel International Global Assembly resonated with the conference’s theme — connect, educate and inspire.