Creating a Joyful Community for Songleaders
The weekend was an opportunity for students from Hillels all over to learn together and make beautiful music.
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Why Hillel Gave Me a Built-In Community: Reflections from a First-Year Student
I can say without hesitation that my experience so far with Hillel at the University of Arizona has been nothing short of incredible. As I get ready to begin my second semester at college, I’ve been thinking a lot about those first few days on campus — and how far I’ve come. My introduction to […]
The Hill-tern Pipeline: From Student Leader to Hillel Professional
I was the kind of college student who found my way to the Hillel building even before my first day of classes — and I never really left. During my four years at the University of Kansas (KU), I took on a range of student leadership roles, culminating in a Hillel International marketing internship in […]
Hillel Professionals Reflect on Learning and Connections from HIGA 2025
This year, 1,100 participants gathered in Boston for programming that included short-form core conversations and all-day immersive learning experiences.
Highlights from Hillel Hanukkah Happenings
Here are just a few highlights from Hanukkah celebrations at campus Hillels this year.
All Who Are Hungry, Come and Eat: Kosher Turkeys Bring Sustenance and Belonging to Jewish Students at Hunter College
Heading into Thanksgiving, I’m thinking about a Jewish text I turn to over and over again. “Without bread, there is no Torah; without Torah, there is no bread.”
Confronting Antisemitism Through the Power of Relationships
In the wake of the attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, I watched the devastating news with shock, pain, and disbelief.
This Sukkot, Campus Hillels Made Space for Hope, Grief, and Community
Last week, Hillel campus communities welcomed the festival of Sukkot, a holiday named for the structures (“sukkot” in Hebrew) that Jews have traditionally built to represent the temporary dwellings the Israelites lived in after their escape from Egypt.
“A Place for Everyone”: Hispanic Heritage Month Reflections with Sofie Ramirez Soto
From mid-September to mid-October, Hispanic Heritage Month invites communities across the United States to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. At Hillel, it’s also an opportunity to highlight the diverse identities and stories that make up today’s Jewish student life. This year, we spoke with Sofie Ramirez Soto, Jewish life […]
What is Sukkot?
Beginning five days after Yom Kippur, Sukkot is one of the three major holidays during the Jewish calendar (the other two are Passover and Shavuot). The word “Sukkot” means “booths” or “huts,” and refers to the structures many Jewish families and communities build to represent the temporary dwellings the Israelites lived in after their escape from Egypt.
