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Am Yisrael Chai – a song I sang, danced, and clapped along to at my Jewish preschool but never took the time to consider the deeper meaning of. Yet here I am, six months after October 7, no longer taking for granted the power of those words. The nation of Israel lives. In a period […]
Since the attack on Israel on October 7, antisemitism has risen to historically high levels in the U.S. and around the world, including on college campuses. In the second installment of Hillel’s Virtual College Prep Webinar series, Jewish college students and professional leaders led a session entitled “Careful Considerations: Antisemitism on Campus,” focusing on what […]
Earlier this year, Dillard University partnered with Tulane Hillel in New Orleans to host the first in a series of unity dinners aimed at bringing together students from Black and Jewish communities. Created by Dr. John Eaves of the Atlanta-based nonprofit Black and Jewish Leaders of Tomorrow (BJLOT), in close partnership with Hillel International, the […]
College traditions are one of the most important parts of a campus culture — and Hillel traditions are no exception! At Arizona State University, the annual Purim Casino Night is a favorite Hillel event for students and staff. With a new theme every year (this year’s was “The Great Gatsby”), students from all four ASU […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Havurah on March 26, 2024. Yoni Gutenmacher is a graduate student at Brooklyn College, currently completing his last semester in the MFA Creative Writing program, with a focus on fiction. Based in New York, Yoni’s work both as a writer and a member of the Jewish community […]
In Jewish tradition, the month of Adar is full of joyous festivities, centering on one of the most celebratory holidays in the Jewish calendar: Purim. This year, Jewish college students are examining what it means to celebrate Purim during a time of war and rising antisemitism, as many grapple with feelings of fear, anxiety, and […]
Diane and Howard Wohl have included a gift for Hillel International in their will to help foster Hillel’s commitment to Jewish college students on more than 850 campuses worldwide. Through legacy gifts, Diane says, “Hillel will have the resources to support Jewish students, promoting self-confidence and leadership, which enables them to stand tall for Israel […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in eJewishPhilanthropy on March 12, 2024. “A police car is the first thing I see when I wake up and look out my window each morning,” a member of a Jewish fraternity on campus at the University of Florida recently shared with me. It has stood watch there […]
Choosing the right school can be a little (or a lot) overwhelming — especially with so many factors to consider. And while there’s not yet a magic wand or AI to generate the perfect college match, Hillel’s tools and resources can get you pretty close. That’s the goal behind Hillel’s Virtual College Prep Series, a […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in The Times of Israel on March 1, 2024. There’s a perpetual fear in the Jewish community that we’re losing our young. That our youth are no longer connected to the values we seek to instill in them, including a love for Israel. This fear is expressed in […]
