Paying it Forward: The Incredible Journeys of a Family’s Shofars
In the fall of 2023, Ira Blum, director of Hillel at Muhlenberg College, received a very special gift from his parents, Rabbi Barry and Amy Blum: a collection of 13 shofars.
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A Time for Return: Teshuvah, Pluralism, and the Year Ahead
As the new academic year begins and Rosh Hashanah approaches, we find ourselves standing at a threshold — a time between what was and what could be.
Three Shofar Blasts: A Story of Resilience for the New Year
My summer resembled a series of three shofar blasts: a tekiah – a long continuous blast, shevarim – three shorter blasts, and teruah – nine short blasts.
Commemorating 9/11: Turning Remembrance into Action
In commemoration of the 24th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Hillel International partnered with the nonprofit 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps, which offers grants to colleges and educational organizations to organize volunteer projects on the largest day of service in the country.
Five Fantastic Highlights from Hillel Welcome Week
Back-to-school season is one of our favorite times of year at Hillel International — and part of what makes it amazing is seeing how campus Hillels welcome new and returning students to their Jewish home-away-from-home.
Top Ten Reasons to Love Hillel
A third-year student at Central Michigan University (and author of “Welcome to Hillel: Find Your Unique Path”), Ryley Steuer feels a deep connection to Hillel, which has shaped her college journey in countless ways. Through Hillel, she has found community and opportunities to help her grow personally and as a leader, including trips all over the country to meet other Jewish student leaders. Here are the top ten reasons Ryley loves Hillel:
Behind the Scenes at Markell Fresh Fest: A Warm Welcome to New Jewish Students at University of Delaware
At the Hillel of the University of Delaware (Hillel at UD), Markell Fresh Fest has been a time-honored tradition for more than 20 years, giving Jewish students a chance to get a head start on their college experience through community meals, campus tours, activities like a carnival and wellness tips, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people and make friends.
New School Year, Growing Student Communities — and New Hillel Buildings to Match!
Hillels have been a home away from home for Jewish students for more than a century, and since October 7, those spaces have become even more important.
Welcome to Hillel: A Letter from Hillel International’s Student Cabinet Co-Chairs
Mazel tov! Whether you’re beginning your college career or continuing your college journey, there’s something so special about starting another year marked by meaning, personal growth, challenges, unexpected turns, and most importantly, memories that will last a lifetime.
Hillel Connections: An Alumni Reunion at 3,000 Feet!
Unexpected Hillel meetups happen in all sorts of interesting places — but a recent connection between two Hillel alumni, Leah Murphy and Joe Meyer, might be the first time a reunion has happened 3,000 feet up in the air.
