Israeli journalist Lahav Harkov teaches WashU Hillel students about Israeli politics
Lahav Harkov, news editor at The Jerusalem Post, spoke to 60 pro-Israel advocates on Nov. 1 at Washington University in St. Louis.
News & Views
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Transforming Brazil’s election day into a powerful Tzedek experience
This year, due entirely to the loving work of Hillel volunteers, a day of contentious presidential politics in Brazil was also a day of joy, wonder and learning for 75 children and 24 volunteers.
More than 100 Hillels worldwide honor Pittsburgh shooting victims with memorials, visits to Pittsburgh
More than 100 Hillels around the world, stretching from Florida to Hungary, organized last-minute vigils this week to commemorate the victims of the synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh.
Hillel International’s MitzVote Campaign Reaches Nearly 700,000 Students Before Midterms
MitzVote, Hillel International’s non-partisan campaign to register first-time voters on college campuses across the United States, is part of the effort to increase civic engagement among young adults.
As Our Community Mourns
Statement by Eric D. Fingerhut, President and CEO of Hillel International, on the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA.
Jewish College Students at Dozens of Hillels on Campuses Across the Country Hold Vigils in Remembrance of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Victims
In the wake of the horrific attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Jewish college students from dozens of Hillels on campuses across the country are bringing their communities together to hold vigils and memorials to grieve and find comfort.
Up close and personal
Elyssa Hurwitz wanted to maintain a connection to her Jewish identity after leaving the comfort of her native California to attend university more than 2,000 miles away.
A modern exodus
Claude Cohen, a Karaite-Jewish Egyptian, and his family knew it was time to leave the only home they’d ever known.
Reaching in, reaching out
Nikita Choudhary was born in Jamshedpur, India, and grew up cruising around her childhood home of Allen, Texas, rocking out to Bollywood hits in her parents’ car.
Jews with tattoos
Walk into any Jewish space and you’re likely to find ink-wearers. Perhaps even the rabbi.
