New School Year, Growing Student Communities — and New Hillel Buildings to Match!
Hillels have been a home away from home for Jewish students for more than a century, and since October 7, those spaces have become even more important.
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Welcome to Hillel: A Letter from Hillel International’s Student Cabinet Co-Chairs
Mazel tov! Whether you’re beginning your college career or continuing your college journey, there’s something so special about starting another year marked by meaning, personal growth, challenges, unexpected turns, and most importantly, memories that will last a lifetime.
Hillel Connections: An Alumni Reunion at 3,000 Feet!
Unexpected Hillel meetups happen in all sorts of interesting places — but a recent connection between two Hillel alumni, Leah Murphy and Joe Meyer, might be the first time a reunion has happened 3,000 feet up in the air.
Wondering what to expect for your first week as a college student? Hillel has the answers.
The fall semester is just around the corner, so what better way to answer all of your last pre-college questions than Hillel’s Virtual College Prep series?
From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Key Learnings from Hillel Professionals
Last week, we gathered at WashU in St. Louis for Hillel International’s New Professionals Institute (NPI), welcoming 208 new Hillel staff members. As I shared at the NPI opening, this convening is one of my favorite times of the year.
Hillel International’s New Professionals Institute Sets New Pros Up for Success
Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent is at the heart of Hillel International’s strategy for shaping the future of Jewish campus life.
Defying the Odds, Reaching New Heights, and Honoring Those Who Came Before Me
Melissa is a 2025 recipient of the Sandy and Jack Cohen Scholarship through Hillel International. She is a rising second-year student at New York University, studying computer science and economics.
Build the Career and the Life You Want: Q&A With Career Coach Marcy Hess
Every year, a new class of Jewish alumni enters the workforce and begins their professional lives. As members of the class of 2025 launch their careers, we spoke with Marcy (Newman) Hess, senior director of strategic partnerships at Loyola Marymount University (LMU)’s career and professional development office and a private career and leadership coach, about her own professional journey and the advice she has for those just starting out.
From RootOne to Hillel: Jewish Inspiration and Connection
Every year, thousands of high school students travel to Israel on trips funded by RootOne, an organization that helps young Jewish students build their connections with Israel and their Jewish identities.
Finding Harmony: How Kaskeset and Hillel Empower Jewish Students to Sing Through Challenge and Change
For Jordi, a recent Binghamton University graduate, Kaskeset – the school’s only Jewish a cappella group – isn’t just a place to sing. She’s there to lead, to laugh, to reflect
