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Updates
News, stories, and updates from Hillel communities worldwide
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With canceled parades, Hillels take Pride Month celebrations online
Pride Month is usually marked by parades and celebrations in major cities. Since the coronavirus has restricted large public gatherings, Hillels are leveraging Hillel@Home and social media to creatively engage students in virtual celebrations and learning opportunities instead.
‘We have to act’
Robert Taylor, Jr. fell silent after learning of the murder of George Floyd. The brutal killing was just the latest of countless cases of Black citizens dying in police custody.
Leading in Lockdown
How was I supposed to build Jewish community from my bedroom?
‘The Masa-Hillel cohort opened up this whole world to me’
The Masa-Hillel Fellowship has created a talent pipeline, populating Hillels across the nation with budding leaders who have strong connections with Judaism and Israel.
From the stage to the screen
Most college students are now used to living much of their campus lives online, from taking final exams to going to the gym. But Hillel-affiliated a cappella groups are fine-tuning the virtual pandemic world.
Representing cultures
“Multiculturalism and communication have always been important to me, and being student president of Gulf Coast Hillel helped me get to know people from different backgrounds.”
Hillel International Announces 2020-2021 Student Cabinet
Jewish campus organization unveils the 18 members of the cabinet’s fifth cohort, representing diverse Jewish backgrounds and experiences.
A Moment for Action: Hillel’s Statement in Support of Racial Justice
Our tradition teaches us that we may not “stand idly by the blood of our neighbors.” Now is the moment for action; standing idly by will not suffice.
Minecraft Mania
Hillel students across the country have been using Minecraft to foster school communities during this separation, and even model their own Hillel buildings.
