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.
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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When They Came Home
When news broke of a deal to release the hostages held in Gaza, time itself seemed to pause.
Deepening Relationships and Connections at Israel Summit 2025
Earlier this month, I traveled from New Hampshire to Chicago for the Hillel International Israel Summit. The information and lessons I learned energized and inspired me, and so did the connections I made and the community I felt throughout the summit.
Connecting Students with Their Jewish Stories Through a Love of Israel
Uziel Pohl is the IACT at Michigan State University Hillel. He experienced a life-changing year due to his work with Hillel, and we are excited to share his experience with you.
Recharging My Commitment to Israel at the Israel Leadership Network Shabbaton
In my second year at Muhlenberg College, I became the Israel leadership co-chair at Muhlenberg Hillel. From the beginning, Hillel International’s Israel Leadership Network (ILN) was an important resource for me—a place I could look to for event ideas, strategies, and accurate information. When I was invited to the White House last year to speak […]
How My Birthright Trip Gave Me Strength Post-October 7
I never thought I would go on a Birthright trip. As someone who was born in Israel, speaks fluent Hebrew and visits his family there two or three times a year, I thought I knew everything there was to know about Israel. I started opening up to the idea after coming to college.
Bringing Stories and Traditions to Life: Yakov’s Story
My story begins with other people’s stories; namely, my grandmother’s. I was born in Rishon L’Tzion a few years after my family emigrated from Belarus to Israel, and I spent the first eight years of my life listening to my grandmother share her memories. Her stories from life in the Soviet Union were poignant and became part of my identity and sense of self.
Service and Sacrifice: Omri’s Story
Growing up in Israel, I always knew that military service was part of life, and key to keeping our Jewish state strong and safe. I also knew that it came with a very real and heavy toll.
Building Communities from Jerusalem to Brooklyn: Naomi Frumin’s Story
Growing up in Jerusalem is a straight path towards learning that life is complicated. When I take the light rail through downtown Jerusalem, I sit next to people from all kinds of backgrounds and all walks of life.
Fashion Designer to Jewish Agency Israel Fellow: Tamar Ishayah’s Story
Traveling, fashion design, and Israel have all been a core part of my journey as I’ve explored my own identity and strengths throughout my life.
