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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Havurah on March 26, 2024. Yoni Gutenmacher is a graduate student at Brooklyn College, currently completing his last semester in the MFA Creative Writing program, with a focus on fiction. Based in New York, Yoni’s work both as a writer and a member of the Jewish community […]
IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) professionals are elevating the field of Israel engagement and education on campus. They work to support students on a journey of Jewish learning before, during, and after immersive Israel experiences — sparking a lifelong relationship with Israel for thousands of students. Active on 34 campuses across the United States, IACT […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Chicago Sun-Times on March 8, 2024. My great-grandmother, Manci, was the only one of her six siblings to survive the Holocaust. My granny, Florence, spent her adult years marching for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, seeking to eradicate racial and gender biases in pursuit […]
For as long as Judaism has existed, Jews have created art as a way of expressing and engaging with religious life and tradition. While I grew up in a modern Orthodox community, a big part of my adult life has been forming friendships in a variety of Jewish spaces, exploring the diversity of the Jewish […]
Originally published in the Quindecim: The Independent Student Newspaper at Goucher College on December 3, 2023. Goucher, I love you guys – all of you. There are so many times when my heart wells up with gratitude for being able to work and serve in such a thoughtful, eclectic, open community that I cherish. A […]
1. Create a latke bar with different types of toppings and sauces. Offer classic toppings like sour cream and applesauce, but also include unique options like smoked salmon, avocado, and various flavored creams. 2. Hanukkah is all about light, so make that the focus of your decor. Combine candles, clear strung holiday lights, and even […]
Sigd (pronounced sihgd with one syllable) is celebrated on the 29th of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, exactly 50 days after Yom Kippur (this year it’s on November 12-13).
IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) Coordinators focus on helping students build relationships with their Jewish identities through a deep and authentic connection to Israel.
Hillel International professionals travel all over the U.S. and the world to interact with Jewish students; visiting campus Hillels, staffing Birthright Israel trips, and running immersive experiences throughout the summer. On this particular trip to Israel, Hillel International staff members attended a unique event that brought together 5,000 Jewish American high school students who were […]
Graduate students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently traveled to Argentina with MIT Hillel to learn about the Jewish community in Buenos Aires. Here are some of their thoughts and reflections about their experience:
