Dear Hillel: Leading with Pride and Joy
Right before sunset on Friday evenings, something special happens on Mowatt Lane in College Park, Maryland.
Topic: Hillel Stories
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The Story Behind the Omer: Building a Community of Freedom and Joy Through Hillel
Which raises a question: why those 49 days? Why did God leave the Jewish people wandering in the desert without the Torah for so many days?
Jewish American Heritage Month: Finding the Jewish Community I Didn’t Know I Needed
This May, during Jewish American Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting on the deeply personal ways my connection to Judaism has changed — changed in ways I never expected. I’m finishing my third year at Marquette University and recently I’ve been thinking about how that growth and transformation happened, especially at a small campus with […]
Bringing Leadership to Life at the 2026 Hillel International Israel Summit
This year’s Hillel International Israel Summit was one of the most impactful conferences I have attended.
Bringing History to Life for Yom HaShoah
In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Kate shared the work she is doing to guide her students in remembering and honoring the Holocaust.
Insights for the Seder: Throughout Generations, We Are Here
As a college student, I discovered my family’s story, one I had barely known before.
Every Day is Different in the Life of an IACT
As a first-year IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) at Penn State Hillel, one thing I love about my job is that there’s no “typical day.”
Self-Care is Torah Too
Hillel has given me a way to fully participate in my Jewish community.
A Day in the Life of a Springboard Fellow
At least once a day, I think about how much this work reminds me of the joy and meaning I found at Jewish summer camp.
Wearing All of My Identities on My Sleeve: Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
Ling DeBellis, a graduate student at Rice University, shared her story of proudly living all of her identities as she moves through life.
