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:
- Hillel is the perfect way to meet other Jewish students.
- Hillel provides you with amazing travel opportunities for conferences and immersive experiences where you can expand your community and understanding of your Jewish identity.
- Hillel is a great place to relax, hang out, and leave behind the stress of school, work, and anything else that may be weighing on you.
- Hillel has amazing Shabbat dinners that let you finish the week surrounded by community.
- Hillel provides incredible leadership opportunities, not just on the campus level but also on a national and international level.
- Hillel understands that students are busy and offers a wide variety of events so students can attend at their leisure and can stay for as long as they’d like.
- Hillel offers students the chance to network with classmates, student leaders, and professionals, and build those connections over time.
- Hillel programs, like retreats, allow students to spend time in a new environment for a weekend, and engage with friends in community.
- Hillel is always there to provide students with whatever support they need.
- Hillel hosts a wide variety of events, including Shabbat dinners, excursions to arcades, ice rinks, and escape rooms, and even puppy parties, so there’s always something for everyone!
Looking for your home away from home? We can help you find your community at Hillel. Is it your first year on campus and you’re not sure where to start? Check out welcome events from Hillels across the country.