Hillel Professionals Make the Most of a Hybrid HIGA
Hillel International’s eighth annual Hillel International Global Assembly (HIGA) made a triumphant virtual return this week, with the conference taking place online for the second year in a row.
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Hillel International Recognizes Outstanding Professionals, Campuses
Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, this week recognized outstanding Hillel professionals and campus Hillels that are leading the way in creating innovative programming and strengthening campus communities during this challenging time.
ADL And Hillel International Join Forces To Address Antisemitism On Campus Through Education And Engagement
Hillel International, the largest Jewish student organization in the world, and ADL (Anti-Defamation League), a leading anti-hate organization fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate, are joining forces to work collaboratively on several initiatives.
Genesis Prize Laureate Natan Sharansky directs grant to Hillel International Volunteers in Ukraine and Belarus
Legendary human rights activist Natan Sharansky will direct a portion of the $1 million Genesis Prize awarded in his honor to Hillel CASE (Central Asia Southeastern Europe), whose student volunteers reach out to, engage with, and support and engage elderly members of the Jewish community in Ukraine and Belarus in the face of the global pandemic.
Dr. Yossi Beilin Elected New Board Chair of Hillel Israel
Hillel International today announced that former Israeli Justice Minister and Member of Knesset Dr. Yossi Beilin has been elected to serve as chair of the board of Hillel Israel, a volunteer position.
“Jewish Nobel” Laureate Anish Kapoor Pledges $1m Genesis Prize to Refugee Causes
The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) and 2017 Genesis Prize Laureate and world-renowned artist and human rights activist Anish Kapoor today announced grants to five prominent NGOs engaged in alleviating the global refugee crisis.
The David Project Joining Hillel International
Hillel International today announced that the pro-Israel education and advocacy group The David Project will be integrated into Hillel.
Jewish Agency for Israel and Hillel International Announce New Leadership for Israel Fellows Program
The Jewish Agency for Israel and Hillel International announced today the appointment of Michelle Rojas-Tal as Director and Yahal Porat as Assistant Director of the prestigious Israel Fellows program, a joint initiative between the two organizations.
Hillel International to Pilot New Program Fostering Growth on 10 Campuses
A new program launched this week by Hillel International, the world’s largest Jewish campus organization, will help foster growth in Jewish life on 10 college campuses participating in its pilot year.
Hillel Internship Promotes Inclusion, Engagement with Students with Disabilities
As we mark February as Jewish Disability Inclusion and Awareness Month, seven undergraduates across the country are serving as the first cohort of Hillel International’s Ruderman Inclusion Ambassadors. Based out of their campus Hillels, each ambassador is creating and implementing programs committed to building campus awareness and developing initiatives to encourage inclusion of students with disabilities in campus Jewish life.