Students Gather in Cleveland for the First-Ever Songleaders Summit
This November, Cleveland Hillel hosted their first-ever Songleaders Summit as part of Hillel International’s Regional Student Gatherings Grant Program.
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Voting is Very Jewish: Reflections on Civic Education at Hillel
Jewish students across the United States are exercising their right to vote on Election Day today.
Hillel During the Firestorm: Shelter, Teacher, Negotiator
On college campuses, Hillel directors have stood squarely in the breach as educators, community-builders, and, at times, crisis managers.
Asian Jewish Shabbaton Brings Students Together to Celebrate Identity and Belonging
500 students from 13 colleges and universities across the Northeast gathered at Yale University’s Slifka Center for Jewish Life in late October for their first-ever Asian Jewish Shabbaton
University of Delaware Hillel Breaks Ground on a Brand New Jewish Student Center
This week, Hillel at the University of Delaware (UD) broke ground on its new Jewish student center
Hillel Asks the Experts: Top Tips for Making the Most of Your College Search
Hillel International’s Virtual College Prep Series is back, ready to support a new cohort of students and families through their college search
Confronting Antisemitism Through the Power of Relationships
In the wake of the attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, I watched the devastating news with shock, pain, and disbelief.
This Sukkot, Campus Hillels Made Space for Hope, Grief, and Community
Last week, Hillel campus communities welcomed the festival of Sukkot, a holiday named for the structures (“sukkot” in Hebrew) that Jews have traditionally built to represent the temporary dwellings the Israelites lived in after their escape from Egypt.
Honoring Human Stories: Hillels Bring 10/7 Exhibit to Campuses Nationwide
Editor’s Note: This article reviews the 10/7: Human Stories exhibit, which includes descriptions of the actions of Hamas on October 7th. Please read with care. This fall, nearly two dozen Hillels across North America are hosting the exhibit “10/7: Human Stories,” developed by Hillel International and based on Israeli journalist Lee Yaron’s acclaimed book “10/7: […]
Campus Hillels Mark the Second Anniversary of October 7 with Memory, Resilience, and Community
Two years after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023 — the deadliest single day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust — Hillel communities across the world came together to remember the lives lost, honor the hostages who remain in captivity, and stand in solidarity with one another. For many Jewish students, the second […]
