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The scale of the Holocaust was incomprehensible, but it was the details, the bales of hair, the piles of glasses worn by Jews just like me, the faint echoes of lives once lived, that was truly shattering.Â
At Hillel Guelph this year, International Holocaust Remembrance Day won’t just be a day-long observance, but part of a weeklong Holocaust education effort featuring a slate of eight different programs.
For Lindsay Rosenzweig, Innovation and Intrapreneurship Springboard Fellow at University of Central Florida (UCF), Hillel was a passion that unexpectedly became a career.
Chaya Mamer, an Ezra Jewish Education Springboard Fellow at the University of Guelph, has made teaching and studying Torah the core of her work with students, encouraging them to use knowledge and exploration to find new ways of forming relationships, deepening their Jewish identities, and developing a sense of curiosity in all aspects of their lives.Â
Jewish college students around the world celebrated Hanukkah in fun and innovative ways this year, with campus Hillels leading holiday parties and other events to rejoice in the festival of lights.
As the calendar year comes to a close, ÌÇÐÄvlogl President and CEO Adam Lehman sat down with us to reflect on his favorite moments from the tenth ÌÇÐÄvlogl Global Assembly (HIGA), which brought together more than 1,200 Hillel professionals, supporters, sponsors, and students for a three-day annual conference centered on growth and leadership. […]
As Jewish college students prepare to light this years’ Hanukkah candles, I’ve been reflecting on the deeper meaning behind the holiday’s glow. Hanukkah is often seen as a joyful, fun-filled celebration – spinning dreidels, eating latkes, and exchanging gifts. And it is! But beyond the festive lights and traditions, there’s a profound story about Jewish identity and resilience that inspires me.
Shayna Kling is the social justice Springboard Fellow at the University of Miami (UM). Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Shayna is an alum of The Ohio State University. At UM Hillel, Shayna works on developing social justice programs with students, engaging first-year Jewish college students, and social media marketing for UM Hillel. Shayna recently attended the […]
World’s largest Jewish college organization convened campus leaders in Boston from Dec. 9-12 for 2024 Global Assembly; recognized extraordinary leadership efforts BOSTON, MA- ÌÇÐÄvlogl, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, honored campus Hillels and professionals for their leadership, innovation and commitment to Jewish student life in Boston this week. The awards were […]
On Monday night, the annual ÌÇÐÄvlogl Global Assembly (HIGA) kicked off with a message of belonging and community.Â
