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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Israel at Last: Building Friendships and Belonging Through Birthright Israel
Long before I ever applied, I knew that going to Israel through Birthright Israel was something I wanted for myself.
Small Acts of Light With Lasting Impact
When I was younger, celebrating Hanukkah often felt like a reminder of how my family was different from the others at my school.
Hanukkah and the Magic of Miracles
I believe our celebration of Hanukkah endures and thrives because it taps into something primal — a deep human need to believe in miracles.
Hanukkah Traditions Light the Way for Community and Belonging
Ella Luhrssen is a first-year student at the University of Houston. In celebration of Hanukkah this year, Ella shared her experience of finding community and belonging through Hanukkah at Houston Hillel. Hanukkah has always been a magical experience for me. The special foods, the dancing lights, and the whimsical shapes formed by the melting wax are […]
Filling My Thanksgiving With Friends and Family
After a recent conversation with my roommate, I realized that my Thanksgiving dinner has never been conventional.
Finding Meaning and Community at the Israel Leadership Network Shabbaton
Whether I’m looking for a new idea or help designing a program, the ILN community is always there to share resources and advice.
Growing Into My Jewish Identity With Hillel
My name is Edie, and I’m a student at the University at Buffalo, class of 2027. Hillel of Buffalo changed my life.
When They Came Home
When news broke of a deal to release the hostages held in Gaza, time itself seemed to pause.
“Best of Both Worlds”: Hispanic Heritage Month Reflections
Every month felt like Hispanic Heritage Month growing up in Miami. I heard more Spanish than English spoken on the streets, Cuban coffee and pastelitos dominated cafes, and my family and our neighbors shared an unspoken past – we chased the American Dream right to South Florida. We survived, thrived, and lived as Latinos, Jews, […]
