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Since October 7, 2023, Jewish college students across the U.S. have faced increasing hostility on their campuses. Once active in diverse student organizations, many now find themselves excluded from spaces they used to call home. In response, these students are leaning into Hillel and the Jewish community, emerging as a new generation of resilient leaders.
March is Women’s History Month, a dedicated time to recognize and celebrate the vital role women have played and continue to play in American history and society.
For Elyon Topolosky, the music director of Rak Shalom, one of University of Maryland’s two Jewish a cappella groups, his introduction to the world of competitive collegiate Jewish a cappella came before he was a college student himself.
From chanted prayers to summer camp song sessions to improvised harmonies in niggunim (the wordless melodies often sung as part of services), music is an integral part of Jewish culture.
As the calendar year comes to a close, Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman sat down with us to reflect on his favorite moments from the tenth Hillel International Global Assembly (HIGA), which brought together more than 1,200 Hillel professionals, supporters, sponsors, and students for a three-day annual conference centered on growth and leadership. […]
On November 10, 2024, thousands of Jewish people from all over the world came together in Washington, D.C. to show their support for each other and for Israel.
Shani Menna, incoming executive chair of Hillel’s Israel Leadership Network, never doubted whether she would be involved in speaking up for Israel on her campus — the only question was what form her activism would take. “Israel has always been a big part of my identity,” she said. “It’s in my DNA. ”
Hillel International is pleased to welcome our newest executive directors to campuses across the country this fall! Meet these incredible professionals, who are dedicated to bringing Jewish community, education, and joy to Jewish college students. Julie Boden Adams, Ithaca College Hillel Ithaca College Hillel’s new executive director, Julie Boden Adams, calls the opportunity to lead […]
Dear Friends, We will soon be celebrating the holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot represents both a conclusion and a beginning. With the receiving of the Torah, the Israelites concluded a critical phase in their journey toward Jewish peoplehood. Shavuot also concludes the counting of the Omer, 50 days after the start of Passover. At the same time, Shavuot […]
Another school year is drawing to a close, and with it, the end of an era for graduating high school students — and the promise of a new beginning at college! Starting a new chapter of life can be exciting, but it can feel daunting and uncertain too. Whether you’ve got a color-coded packing list […]
