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It’s worth the schlep

A bleary-eyed Tova Frank boards a bus, walks to Grand Central Terminal and catches a subway train bound for Manhattan before most college students get out of bed.

You’re not alone

From the brutally competitive nature of today’s college admissions process to the debilitating influence of social media, the pressure students feel to appear “perfect” is now greater than ever.

Cooking with Brian

Coming into my freshman year at Western University, I saw this blank canvas in front of me. I was eager to get involved, but I didn’t know how to start.

Meet Merav Fine Braun

For the past six years, a letter written by former student engagement interns at Maryland Hillel has made its way to the various places Merav Fine Braun has worked.

Tree-Hugging and Tu B’Shevat

Because planting trees in Utah in the middle of February is a frozen challenge, Hillel for Utah students celebrated Tu B’Shevat by making a statement through art.

Birthright Israel Transformations Last a Lifetime

Since the free 10-day Birthright Israel trips began in 1999, more than half a million young Jews have participated, many of them using Hillel as their trip provider. And while the Birthright Israel trip can be a game-changer in many immeasurable ways, its impact can also be quantified.

Baking Braids for a Good Cause

Challah for Hunger is a national organization that bakes and sells challah, donating the profits to social justice causes. There are chapters on more than 80 campus Hillels.