Embracing My Mizrahi Jewish Roots
I can still see my grandmother, a Moroccan Jew, standing over the stove as she prepared the most incredible dishes.
Hillel Stories
What’s happening on campus? Hear from students, professionals, and Hillel community members whose lives have been impacted by Hillel and who impact the world with their voices and stories. Share your story with us!
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Leading with Pride and a Love for Israel
Now, with the support of Hillel, being Jewish is the loudest, biggest, and most important part of me.
October 7th Changed Our Lives Forever – Hillel Helps Us Live With Hope
The attacks on October 7th changed Israel in ways we are still trying to understand, and their impact continues to surface every day.
Finding Home in the Hillel Sukkah
At the time, I didn’t fully understand Sukkot as a celebration of hospitality, community, gratitude, and joy. College changed that.
Salachti: Forgiveness is There, Right From the Start
Every fall, Jewish students arrive on campus for the new academic year and the High Holidays, carrying pieces of home with them.
How the High Holidays at Hillel Helped Me Find My Jewish Voice
When I was a first-year college student, I celebrated Rosh Hashanah and fasted on Yom Kippur for the very first time.
Building Foundations for Community During My First Few Weeks on Campus
Last week, I moved across the country to start my first year at the University of Southern California.
Bringing Shabbat and Community to Campus with the Ruach Fellowship
I’m still thinking about what I learned at the Hillel International Ruach Fellows’ Summer Shabbaton this August
Stories from Hillel Professionals: The Blessing of Working at Hillel
I became a rabbi because someone at Hillel believed I could be one before I believed it myself.
Stories from Hillel Professionals: You are the Person Your Students Need
You were hired because of who you are. You’ll learn new skills. You’ll grow in ways you can’t imagine.
