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Early this week, over 500 student leaders, Jewish Agency Israel Fellows, speakers, stakeholders, and young alumni from over 200 campuses across North America came together for the 2025 Hillel International Israel Summit, held this year in beautiful (if chilly!) Chicago.
Mark is a 2024 recipient of the Jordan and Elise Levin Scholarship for Jewish Enrichment and Education through Hillel International.
Editor’s note: An aspect of the Thanksgiving story that strongly resonates with many people in the Jewish community is the experience of immigrants trying to create a home in a new place. This Thanksgiving, we spoke to a student whose story shows the lasting impact of seeking a new home and a new future. I […]
This year, Hillel International is awarding more than $100,000 in scholarships to college students to ensure that a college education — and the Hillel experience — is accessible to as many young adults as possible, regardless of their financial means. Scholarship recipients have demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurship, and/or volunteerism in their local or campus community, and […]
Access to a warm, welcoming, supportive Jewish community on a college campus has never been more important than it is today. Yet, the price tag of a degree has skyrocketed. According to recent data, the average annual cost for tuition and fees is $36,400. That’s roughly $146,000 over the course of four years. And that […]
Nearly two dozen Jewish High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Across the Country Honored for Their Leadership WASHINGTON, DC– Hillel International, the world’s largest Jewish campus organization, announced it has selected 22 young leaders across North America to receive scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. These scholarships recognize Jewish students for their exemplary leadership, […]
As the first member of my family to be born in the United States, I think a lot about my family’s legacy and my connection to the generations that came before me. This shows up in a lot of ways, but most prominently when I think about my education, and the way I connect with […]
Perla Dahan (’26) is a recipient of the Paulson Leadership Award for Jewish students at the City University of New York (CUNY), a Hillel International scholarship for students attending CUNY colleges and universities served by Hillel. For more information or to explore other Hillel International scholarships, click here. My passion for learning has been a […]
When I found myself in the midst of a global pandemic while caring for a medically-complex newborn, I was eager to find a way to help others through this challenging time.
My family’s path to the United States was grounded in strength and perseverance. After escaping persecution and antisemitism, my parents immigrated to the United States in the ‘90s as refugees from Uzbekistan.
