Israeli Paralympian Noam Gershony talks disability, going for gold at Montreal Hillel
After a helicopter crash, Noam Gershony wasn’t expected to survive. Now, he’s an Israeli Paralympian.
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Hillel students gather on Capitol Hill for 10th annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day
Students and professionals representing Hillels from the Washington, D.C. area gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day.
Teaching in Israel brought me home
There’s a reason Israel celebrates Yom HaAliyah. Israel is home for Jews from all over the world. It’s a country built by returning immigrants, for returning immigrants. Maybe that’s why Israel has a unique grasp on the Jewish consciousness — because it’s our country, regardless of where we live or come from.
Former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz delves into her debut book on Jewish meaning, spirituality
Political speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz spoke to dozens of Hillel professionals at the Schusterman International Center on Wednesday about her debut book, “Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life — in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).”
Not your average Joe
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman has kept a fairly low profile since departing the Senate seven years ago.
Navigating the real world
“It wasn’t until I came to college that I fully appreciated the power of the Jewish community.”
Building the Jewish future
After serving as chief operating officer and most recently as interim president and CEO of Hillel International, Adam Lehman has become president and CEO of the nearly 100-year-old Jewish organization.
Hillel International Announces Adam Lehman as New President and CEO
Hillel International today announced Adam Lehman as the organization’s next President and CEO.
Hidden strength
Forget youth group retreats, summer camps and barbeques. There was something about walking into a large ballroom or social hall of a congregation I had no affiliation with surrounded by thousands of other Jews that terrified me.
The secret Jewish history of The Matrix
Queens College Hillel presented its very first Movie Night on Nov. 7. at the Hillel Ellen Koppelman Lounge, where participants discussed the Jewish interpretation of 1999 film The Matrix.
