Deni Avdija on never giving up and prevailing under pressure
Deni Avdija might be one of this year’s hottest NBA draft picks, but he didn’t always know that basketball would be his destiny.
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Challah for Hunger
Challah for Hunger chapters across the nation are creating a communal space for all students, while fighting food insecurity on campuses— a reality that 39% of college students now face.
Remembering Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l
Hillel International pays tribute to Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l, a leader of unparalleled stature and influence in today’s Jewish community and beyond.
A Mezuzah for Mary Washington University
An inspiring mezuzah-hanging ceremony on Tuesday officially opened the magnificent new Maxine and Carl D. Silver Hillel Center at Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, VA.
Young, Rural and Jewish
From a young age, Marisa Swanson was instructed to lie about her Jewish faith if anyone in her small town asked.
Princeton Hillel launches Shabbat Wellness Initiative to support students during coronavirus
The Princeton University Hillel: Center for Jewish Life launched a new Shabbat Wellness Initiative this fall to help students deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their mental health.
It All STEMs from Here
Campus Hillels have taken note of the rising importance of STEM fields and have responded by creating spaces for Jewish coders, mathematicians and scientists to unite.
Hillel, Secure Community Network Launch Program to Enhance Security on College Campuses
Hillel International and the Secure Community Network announced today the launch of the Hillel Safety and Security Program to provide security support, training, and incident response across the Hillel movement.
Hillels strengthen wellness programs to meet student needs amid coronavirus
Before the pandemic, Marlon Sherman regularly participated in weekly meditations along with his fellow Brown University-Rhode Island School of Design Hillel students.
Gift of Life and Hillel find bone marrow donors for thousands in need
With a giant cotton swab, Ryan Woloshin scratched the inside of his cheek in January 2014. The sample was then repackaged and sent to a lab to identify human leukocyte antigen markers in his blood and bone marrow.
