Lessons from Shavuot: Finding a Path Through the Wilderness
After wandering through the vast, empty desert, the Israelites arrived at Mount Sinai to receive the Torah.
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Counting the Omer Together
At Hillel International, we’re honoring this period with our second annual “Sefirat HaOmer” project.
Your Guide to Lag Ba’Omer
Lag Ba’Omer is the 33rd day of the Omer, the period of time on the Jewish calendar between Passover and Shavuot, the holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
What Are the Spring “Yamim”?
The Hebrew word yamim (ימים) is the plural form of the word yom or “day,” and can refer to a time, a specific age, or a season. In Israel and in the Jewish diaspora, when folks talk about “the spring yamim,” they are generally referring to three national holidays on the Israeli calendar: Yom HaShoah […]
At Hillel UW, Passover Offers Something for Everyone
Passover is one of the biggest holidays on the Jewish calendar, and on college campuses around the world, Hillels are pulling out all the stops to make sure students have a home away from home to celebrate. For Jewish students involved with Hillel at the University of Washington, that means a packed week of meals, […]
For Students at Penn Hillel, Every Meal is a Celebration
Falk has become a home away from home for Jewish Quakers, in large part thanks to the delicious food.
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.
Service, Fun, and Jewish Joy at Campus Hillel Purim Celebrations
This week, campus Hillels around the world celebrated Purim, marking this holiday that centers Jewish resilience and pride.
How Hillel Israel is Finding Joy
With the escalating conflict, large Purim gatherings were replaced with neighborhood Megillah readings.
Celebrating Persian Jewish Culture for Purim
My mom is Hamadani, her ancestry rooted in the city in Iran where both Queen Esther and Mordechai are from.
