Two-Line Torah: Emor 5776: Sacred Time
This commandment of time was given directly from God. These times are fixed and should be branded in the Jewish calendar forever.
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News, stories, and updates from Hillel communities worldwide
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Hillel International Announces 2016 Renaissance Award Honoree Daniel A. Burack
The award was presented on May 18 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City at Hillel International’s annual Renaissance Gala.
Two-Line Torah: Kedoshim 5776: Honoring Wisdom
Knowledge is acquired, wisdom is earned; and as such, is deserving of respect from those who wish to be set on the path to earn it.
Never forget. Hillel Remembers the Holocaust.
Today marks Yom HaShoah, the worldwide day of Holocaust remembrance. From Los Angeles to Jerusalem, students are gathering at Hillels to hold name readings, host survivors and lead discussions to remember the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust. Yesterday, Hillel at the University of Vermont placed 5,000 flags in the middle of campus, a […]
Putting the ‘om’ into shalom
Deadlines, coursework and carrying a heavy class load can be nerve-wracking and super demanding, so Hillels across the country are offering activities that help soothe students’ stress levels and counter their effects.
Two-Line Torah: Acharei Mot 5776–Listening
We must put aside our own passions and listen to the needs of the ones we love.
Freedom, Social Justice and Passover at Hillel
Every year at Sedarim (Passover dinners) around the world, Jewish people list the ten plagues inflicted upon Egypt as Moses tried to gain freedom for the Israelites: blood, lice, hail and other horribles.
Minnesota Hillel brings Israel to the Midwest
Nearly 500 University of Minnesota Jewish students walked the streets of the Old City Wednesday, from more than 6,000 miles away.
Two-Line Torah: Passover 5776–First Step
Nahshon’s leadership inspired the community to trust each other, causing the seas to part and enabling their passage to safety.
“Nurture the Wow”: Q&A with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
Hillel News sat down with Danya (and her 8 month old, Nomi) to chat about her new book.
