Updates - Hillel International

AJC Honors Hillels in Ukraine and Indiana for their Resilience and Fight Against Antisemitism

June 22, 2022

American Jewish Committee today honored students at Hillel chapters in the Ukraine city of Kharkiv, and Indiana University, where students marshaled an effort to create campus-wide solidarity in the face of rising acts of antisemitism. The Hillel chapters received the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy, which recognizes college-based advocates who fight antisemitism and support Jewish life on campus.

Holidays

Jewish History

Anne Frank tree takes root at University of Iowa

June 9, 2022

A piece of Jewish history has been uprooted from Amsterdam and planted in Iowa City. One sapling grown from an old chestnut tree — which stood outside of the secret annex where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary — was planted at University of Iowa.

Hillel International

Hillel International Internships

Welcoming the Hillel International 2022 Summer Interns

June 8, 2022

Hillel International is so excited to welcome our Summer 2022 interns! While these students cannot physically be at Hillel International’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., this talented and diverse group of interns is rolling up their sleeves and working virtually with several different teams across the organization.

Hillel International

Three cheers for the third annual Hillel Global Giving Week

May 20, 2022

It only seems appropriate that in its third year, Hillel Global Giving Week 2022 raised an incredible three million-plus dollars to support Jewish life on campus. Hillel Global Giving Week (HGGW) was launched in May of 2020 to help campus Hillels raise critical funds at the outset the pandemic.

International Student Cabinet

Press Release

Hillel International Announces 2022-2023 Student Cabinet

May 20, 2022

Hillel International, the largest and most inclusive Jewish campus organization in the world, announced today the 17 members of the 2022-2023 Hillel International Student Cabinet. The cabinet serves as a vehicle to connect the global Jewish student community, and also serves as an advisory council to Hillel International’s leadership in its efforts to engage Jewish college students worldwide.

The 2022-23 Hillel International Student Cabinet

Hillel Leadership

Proud to be Jewish

Creating a Home for Myself and Others at Hillel

May 19, 2022

As I’ve continued on my journey, I’ve discovered the importance of creating a space where students of all backgrounds and practices can be Jewish together. Judaism was made accessible to me throughout my first few semesters of college, allowing me to learn and grow Jewishly, and it has been such a rewarding experience to create a space for others to do the same.

Proud to be Jewish

Hillel seniors sign off with reflections on college experience

May 19, 2022

Hillel seniors are preparing to cross the graduation stage this summer. Meet the soon-to-be college graduates who say the Hillel effect lasts long after they leave campus.

Jewish Learning

Proud to be Jewish

Brown/RISD Hillel Fosters Jewish Connection Through Pop-up Art Exhibition

May 12, 2022

A pop-up art exhibit at Brown/RISD Hillel fostered connectivity between Jewish art lovers, and inspired more students to envision their work on the gallery walls. Motivated by the success, the Hillel has since organized two other art exhibits featuring depictions of Jewish spiritual objects created by more than 30 students.

Proud to be Jewish

Social Justice

Penn Hillel Students Inspire Healing…with Jewish Teddy Bears

April 27, 2022

Penn Hillel students are comforting people in need of healing — one teddy bear at a time. Audrey Singer, 21, and Aden Horowitz, 21, founded Mishe Bear, a startup that sells plush teddy bears to provide comfort to those who are ill. Each bear holds a customizable note and a heart-shaped card containing the “Mi Sheberach,” a Jewish prayer of healing.

Antisemitism

Proud to be Jewish

Florida Hillels host “Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate” Events to Combat Antisemitism

April 26, 2022

Florida Hillels have found an incredibly successful — and delicious — way to counter antisemitism on college campuses. “Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate,” which originated at University of Florida Hillel in 2020, spreads awareness about antisemitism. The event is simple: Sign a petition against antisemitism and receive a fresh bagel and T-shirt.

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