Dear Hillel: Connecting Jewish Communities Across the World
My Hillel story is a little unusual, because until my final year of undergrad, I had never even heard about Hillel.
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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Bringing Leadership to Life at the 2026 Hillel International Israel Summit
This year’s Hillel International Israel Summit was one of the most impactful conferences I have attended.
Every Day is Different in the Life of an IACT
As a first-year IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) at Penn State Hillel, one thing I love about my job is that there’s no “typical day.”
Israel at Last: Building Friendships and Belonging Through Birthright Israel
Long before I ever applied, I knew that going to Israel through Birthright Israel was something I wanted for myself.
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.
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.
