Getting back to my roots
I had no knowledge of Jewish traditions. I never celebrated a Jewish holiday. I didn’t feel a connection to my newfound Jewish identity. What was I supposed to do next?
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Blewish’ event embraces identities, diversity
Growing up, Aaron Cooper thought he needed to choose between being black or being Jewish.
Two Line Torah Tzav 5778 – Most Holy
In Tzav we encounter further description of the korbanot (sacrifices/offerings) Aaron and the priests are to perform in the newly-completed mishkan (tabernacle).
Grab your tools, it’s spring break
Hillel students traded in relaxing days on the beach to help communities in need this spring break. More than 30 Hillels in the U.S. organized Alternative Spring Breaks, volunteering in nearby states and countries around the world. Check out how some of our students spent their week.
2017 Top 60 Schools by Jewish Population
Below are the lists of the 2017 top schools Jews choose, as published in the Hillel College Guide Magazine. You’ll find the lists of the Top 60 Public Universities by Jewish Population, Top 60 Private Universities by Jewish Population and the Top 60 Schools Jews Choose – a breakdown by percentage.
Two-Line Torah Vayikra 5778
This week’s parsha is the opening of the book of Vayikra (Leviticus), the third book of the Torah.
Social media connects SF Hillel students to Shabbat
Honoring age-old traditions while using trendy social media platforms has become an effective engagement tool at San Francisco Hillel.
‘And we go from there’
Honoring that past tradition and how to keep the relationship going between blacks and Jews was the theme of “From Selma to Charlottesville: a panel on the legacy of black-Jewish relations in America,” held in GW’s Marvin Center as Black History month drew to a close.
Students choose to lead for Israel
The AIPAC Policy Conference drew approximately 18,000 Israel advocates, including 110 Hillel professionals and more than 3,600 students, to Washington, D.C. this week.
Two Line Torah Vayakhel-Pekudei 5778 – Ever-Building the Mishkan
In this week’s double portion, we conclude the book of Exodus
