Two-Line Torah: Re’eh 5776–Blessing and Curse
College is filled with thorny choices: what classes to take; which clubs to join; what to major in; whether to go to that party; whether to go home with that person.
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Hillel Institute 2016 in photos
Hundreds of student interns and professionals from around the world came together at Washington University in St. Louis in early August for #Hillelinstitute 2016.
Two-Line Torah: Ekev 5776–Milk and Honey
College offers promise, hope, and can be a world of milk and honey.
The Friday Text Project
At the end of a long, stressful week of classes, Emily Englander’s smartphone buzzes. “On Shabbat we try to make time for what is important by putting what is urgent on hold,” it tells her.
Intern Spotlight
Hillel International selected a handful of highly qualified college students for a two-month summer internship program. Here are some of their stories.
Avi Friedman Appointed Chief Development Officer for Hillel International
Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, announced today Avi Friedman has been named its new Chief Development Officer.
Two-Line Torah: Vaetchanan 5776–The Lord is One
As the image of G-d, we must emulate Hashem’s one-ness.
Two-Line Torah: Devarim 5776–Collaboration
We all try to carry our burdens alone. Sometimes we worry that asking for help is a sign of weakness, other times we are so overwhelmed with our to-do list that we don’t even know how to ask.
Meet The Jewish Harvard Student Going for Gold in Rio
While many college students are excited to tune into the 2016 Olympics lounging in their living rooms, Eli Dershwitz will enjoy a closer view. The Harvard student, 20, will compete for gold as part of the U.S. Olympic Fencing Team in Rio.
Two-Line Torah: Matot-Masei 5776–Courageous Naming
In Jewish tradition, including this text, naming is vitally important. As the divisions of soldiers formed, their leaders are named so that their stories can be enshrined in history.
