Hanukkah and the Magic of Miracles
I believe our celebration of Hanukkah endures and thrives because it taps into something primal — a deep human need to believe in miracles.
Hillel Stories
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Hanukkah Traditions Light the Way for Community and Belonging
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 […]
Filling My Thanksgiving With Friends and Family
After a recent conversation with my roommate, I realized that my Thanksgiving dinner has never been conventional.
Finding Meaning and Community at the Israel Leadership Network Shabbaton
Whether I’m looking for a new idea or help designing a program, the ILN community is always there to share resources and advice.
Growing Into My Jewish Identity With Hillel
My name is Edie, and I’m a student at the University at Buffalo, class of 2027. Hillel of Buffalo changed my life.
When They Came Home
When news broke of a deal to release the hostages held in Gaza, time itself seemed to pause.
Words of Gratitude and Blessing for a New Year
As Jewish students celebrate the High Holidays at Hillels across the world, they are supported and guided by their Hillel staff. We are honored to share words of that support and guidance through excerpts from an erev Rosh Hashana talk given by Rabbi Adam Naftalin-Kelman, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation executive director UC Berkeley Hillel.
Welcome to Hillel: Finding My Place at College
When I think back to the first few days of my college experience at the University of Illinois, I remember feeling a mix of excitement and fear.
Welcome to Hillel: Finding Community Through Discussion and Laughter
Going away to college can be daunting, as you leave behind the familiarity of home. I remember worrying I wouldn’t find a place that feels like home and would never fully adjust to living somewhere new. That is, I felt that way until I started going to Texas Hillel.
Welcome to Hillel: Find Your Unique Path
The week before moving into college at Central Michigan University felt terrifying to me. I was moving away from everything I knew, and leaving the vibrant Jewish community I grew up in. The college I chose had a small Jewish community, which was an unfamiliar experience for me. Thankfully, even before I set foot on campus, I knew to look for Hillel.
