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All around the country, campus Hillels are opening their doors to welcome students back to school. Welcome week events are a staple of Hillel programming — it’s our way of letting Jewish college students know that from the moment they step foot on campus to the moment they graduate (and beyond!), Hillel is here to […]
Hillels at hundreds of colleges and universities welcome Jewish students with a wide array of programs and events at a time when Jewish students are seeking community and safe spaces. WASHINGTON D.C.- Hillel International, the world’s largest Jewish college organization, announced that campus Hillels are hosting more than 300 back-to-school and welcome week events for […]
Hillel’s New Professionals Institute is held every year at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) for all new Hillel staff members. It is an opportunity for new professionals to connect with their peers from all over the world, and to learn about the skills and values that make Hillel special. We caught up with Hailey Smilowitz, incoming Springboard Fellow at Muhlenberg College, to hear her reflections on this year’s conference.
After a turbulent school year when antisemitism on campus often took center stage, many Jewish college students and their families are feeling more anxious than ever about the upcoming year. That’s where Hillel comes in.
When college student Alex Davidson attended a dance marathon hosted by the University of Maryland to raise money for Children’s National Hospital in 2013, the last thing he expected was to kick off a series of events that would save the life of a little girl. But that’s exactly what he did. “Hillel had sponsored […]
Every year, students from all over the United States join Hillel International to form an incredible cohort of interns and learn about different aspects of the organization. Each student brings their own unique approach and perspective to Hillel International’s work, making the organization stronger while building their resumes, making connections, and meeting mentors and supporters […]
Anyone who’s participated in a group trip to Israel can attest to how powerful and transformative that experience can be. But there’s something particularly special about visiting Israel as a teen, and that’s where RootOne comes in. RootOne helps thousands of Jewish students travel to Israel each summer, providing funding for teens ages to visit […]
The calls to remove Hillel, the world’s largest Jewish student organization and a cornerstone of Jewish college life for more than a century, equates to a campaign to erase a significant portion of Jewish life and identity on campus. It is deeply hurtful that some Jews are being labeled as “good” and others as “bad” […]
Anyone who’s participated in a group trip to Israel can attest to how powerful and transformative that experience can be. But there’s something particularly special about visiting Israel as a teen, and that’s where RootOne comes in. RootOne helps thousands of Jewish students travel to Israel each summer, providing funding for teens to visit the […]
As antisemitism skyrocketed on campus this past academic year, campus professionals heard loud and clear that their students needed more support than ever in making sure that they have access to resources for their mental health and wellness. In fact, in the months since October 7, Jewish students have reported increased levels of fear and […]
