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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.
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Two-Line Torah: Parashat Va’eira 5778 – “Faces Lost in the Crowd”
This week is a thrilling time in Torah: rivers turn to blood, fiery hail falls from the sky, a dictator’s heart hardens to the pleas of an oppressed people.
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.
Two-Line Torah: Vayechi 5778 – “And He Lived”
The parsha teaches us the importance of passing on the legacy of the Jewish people generation to generation.
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.
Quick links to the Sexual Harassment and Assault Resources.
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Two-Line Torah: Vayigash 5778 – Finding Family Away From Home
The emphasis placed on family in this passage is an important thing for us all to remember.
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.
Two-Line Torah: Miketz 5778 – Hanukkah and Dreams
Not all darkness should be feared—this time of year is an invitation to go inward, to find a Torah of luminous darkness.