Leadership, Connection, and Global Peoplehood: Reflections from the First Cohort of the Matanel Fellowship
This program brings together Jewish students for a year-long course of study designed to build international friendships and leadership.
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How Two California Campuses Honored Holocaust Remembrance Day
Every year on January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945, Jewish communities and their allies around the world observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. As the years go by and there are fewer Holocaust survivors who can tell their stories firsthand, Holocaust Remembrance Day becomes more important to ensure […]
Reflections on Hillels of Florida Poland Trip
This winter break, I had the privilege of traveling to Poland with the Hillels of Florida. We walked through historic Jewish neighborhoods, learned about the vibrancy of Jewish life in Poland before World War II, and followed the paths of our own families as we bore witness to the atrocities at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Majdanek, and Treblinka. […]
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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.
Summit in the Snow: Gathering for a Weekend of Meaningful Fun
Snow has a way of slowing everything down and putting things into perspective.
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New Hillel International Study Finds 65% of Jewish Commuter Students Report Anxiety, Loneliness, or Depression
Commuter students face greater mental health and financial pressures, yet value Jewish connection as much as residential peers.
New Hillel International Survey Finds Nearly 40% of Jewish College Students Worry About Paying for Food, Rent, and Medicine
Survey shows private school students carry heavier debt loads than public school peers.
The Jerusalem Post: Activating Jewish Service Through Partnerships, Collaboration
Volunteer service has long been one of the Jewish community’s most powerful tools for embodying our values, creating connection, and building resilience.