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I am writing this blog post from Dallas, where I have just arrived to join some of the most engaged and committed American Jewish high school students who are attending United Synagogue Youth’s (USY) 2016 International Convention (IC).
By focusing only on isolated incidents of antisemitism and anti-Israel activity, and minimizing all the positive aspects of Jewish life on campus, these efforts distort the real picture of campus life for Jewish students.
The Hillel College Engagement Internship began in 2006 as a way to expand Hillel’s reach on campus and give students real-life skills — like active listening, empathy and how to build relationships — they would use whether they become educators or CEOs.
In some cases, talking oneself up is vital. Other times, however, sharing for the sake of bragging is simply harmful to our relationships.
With a growing number of college students seeking mental health treatment, Hillels are stepping in to provide services for those who need it and support those fighting the stigma of seeking help — often through a Jewish lens.
In divisive times like ours, we may be afraid of reconnecting.
Major investment in Hillel talent will fund program to recruit, retain and train top professionals on campus
Jacob's maturation and emergence as an adult is a long, slow process that seems to go by in an instant.
Who: Chanan Weissman What: White House associate director of public engagement and liaison to the American Jewish community under President Obama Age: 33 Where: Weissman lives in Baltimore, Md., with his wife and three young daughters. Education: Master’s degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and bachelor’s degree in journalism and government & politics […]
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the twins don’t fit so neatly into the boxes assigned to them.