Finding Light in the Darkness
We asked Hillel professionals to share with us what brings them joy and light in their celebration of Hanukkah this year. Here’s what they said:
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Mark Cuban Gets Real About the Future of Jewish Leadership at HIGA 2022
What does it mean to think of Judaism as a brand? That’s the question that Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner, put before Hillel supporters and professionals at Hillel International’s Global Assembly 2022 (HIGA) in Dallas.
Honoring Award-Winning Hillels & Professionals
After an amazing week of connecting, learning, and celebrating 100 years of Hillel’s impact, the Awards Dinner at the 2022 Hillel International Global Assembly (HIGA) was an evening full of recognition for professionals who embody Hillel’s mission. It was particularly powerful and poignant to share a moment of gratitude and awe for the Hillel professionals […]
Top 10 Moments from the First 24 Hours of Hillel International’s Global Assembly (HIGA)
1. Welcome Back to HIGA! A common theme among the opening speakers at HIGA 2022 was, as Skip Vichness, Chair of the Hillel International Board of Directors, put it, “Hinei matov u’mah naim shevet achim gam yachad.” How great is it to see 1,000 Hillel professionals and supporters from all over the world back together […]
Hillel International Marks Start of 100th Year Building Vibrant Jewish Community on Campus, Launches $150M Campaign
“As we celebrate our past, we work to build our future,” – CEO Adam Lehman WASHINGTON – Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, is celebrating its centennial – marking 100 years since the first Hillel was established in 1923. The organization will kick off a year-long celebration of campus Jewish life […]
Meeting the Second Gentleman, Shofar in Hand
And yet, on September 22, 2022, I became the first person ever to blow the shofar at the Vice President’s residence, the Naval Observatory. This is an honor I will be proud of for the rest of my life. (My parents are proud, too.) I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity to have attended the interfaith Rosh Hashanah event, and I feel immensely proud of myself for completing the task of blowing the shofar in such exciting—and intimidating—conditions.
High Holiday Roundup
From service-oriented programs like Reverse Tashlich to apples and honey taste tests to a variety of traditional and creative services, Hillel students and staff members have been celebrating growth, joy, and wellness in the new year.
Forgiveness in the TikTok Era
How do we talk about teshuvah/forgiveness/redemption in a world where both mistakes and transgressions are very public and responses to them are fast, public, and often black and white.
Hillel International Student Cabinet Co-Chairs Statement on Antisemitism
At a time when Jews around the world are gathering with their family, friends, and communities to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are outraged to hear and see that a number of antisemitic incidents took place on or around campus on Rosh Hashanah, one of the most sacred Jewish holidays.
HUC-JIR and Hillel International Launch New Partnership
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) and Hillel International announced the launch of a groundbreaking new collaborative partnership to support the emerging generation of leaders who will build a strong and vibrant Jewish future.