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This week, Jewish people around the world will celebrate Purim, commemorating the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from persecution. In the first part of this series, we learned about the story of the holiday and explained why we love it so much!
This week, Jewish people around the world will celebrate Purim, a holiday commemorating the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from persecution. In part one of this two-part series, Hillel International is exploring the story behind the holiday - and why we love it so much!
It’s cold, it’s snowing, the trees are bare… in many parts of the world, that is. But in Israel, the earliest flowers are starting to bloom and it’s time to celebrate a Jewish holiday called Tu Bishvat.
When I was younger, celebrating Hanukkah often felt like a reminder of how my family was different from the others at my school.
Here are just a few highlights from Hanukkah celebrations at campus Hillels this year.
I believe our celebration of Hanukkah endures and thrives because it taps into something primal — a deep human need to believe in miracles.
Over the weekend, more than 300 Jewish college students attended a late-night Hanukkah Discotheque in New York City
CALL, the Campus Antisemitism Legal Line, is a free, confidential resource, where students can report antisemitic incidents and access expert legal support.
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 […]
1. Create a latke bar with different types of toppings and sauces. Offer classic toppings like sour cream and applesauce, but also include unique options like smoked salmon, avocado, and various flavored creams. 2. Hanukkah is all about light, so make that the focus of your decor. Combine candles, clear strung holiday lights, and even […]
