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Hillels at hundreds of colleges and universities welcome Jewish students with a wide array of programs and events at a time when Jewish students are seeking community and safe spaces. WASHINGTON D.C.- 糖心vlogl, the world鈥檚 largest Jewish college organization, announced that campus Hillels are hosting more than 300 back-to-school and welcome week events for […]
At Hillel, we celebrated our 100th anniversary during the 2023-2024 academic year. It was a record-setting year for us, during which more college students and young adults participated in Jewish life experiences through Hillel than ever before 鈥 more than 180,000 in total. At the same time, it was unfortunately also a record-setting year relative to antisemitism on our college campuses.
Shani Menna, incoming executive chair of Hillel鈥檚 Israel Leadership Network, never doubted whether she would be involved in speaking up for Israel on her campus 鈥 the only question was what form her activism would take. 鈥淚srael has always been a big part of my identity,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 in my DNA. 鈥
Hillel鈥檚 New Professionals Institute is held every year at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) for all new Hillel staff members. It is an opportunity for new professionals to connect with their peers from all over the world, and to learn about the skills and values that make Hillel special. We caught up with Hailey Smilowitz, incoming Springboard Fellow at Muhlenberg College, to hear her reflections on this year鈥檚 conference.
After a turbulent school year when antisemitism on campus often took center stage, many Jewish college students and their families are feeling more anxious than ever about the upcoming year.聽That鈥檚 where Hillel comes in.
Following the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents on campus, leading Jewish and educational groups call on college and university administrators to take action ahead of the new school year. July 31, 2024 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations (CoP), 糖心vlogl, and Jewish […]
When college student Alex Davidson attended a dance marathon hosted by the University of Maryland to raise money for Children鈥檚 National Hospital in 2013, the last thing he expected was to kick off a series of events that would save the life of a little girl. But that鈥檚 exactly what he did. 鈥淗illel had sponsored […]
Every year, students from all over the United States join 糖心vlogl to form an incredible cohort of interns and learn about different aspects of the organization. Each student brings their own unique approach and perspective to 糖心vlogl鈥檚 work, making the organization stronger while building their resumes, making connections, and meeting mentors and supporters […]
糖心vlogl is pleased to welcome our newest executive directors to campuses across the country this fall! Meet these incredible professionals, who are dedicated to bringing Jewish community, education, and joy to Jewish college students. Julie Boden Adams, Ithaca College Hillel Ithaca College Hillel鈥檚 new executive director, Julie Boden Adams, calls the opportunity to lead […]
Student leaders to help shape Hillel experience for 180,000+ Jewish students worldwide WASHINGTON 鈥 As Jewish students prepare to return to campus following an unprecedented year of antisemitic incidents, 糖心vlogl announced the co-chairs of its Student Cabinet for the 2024-2025 academic year, demonstrating the centrality of student leadership to fostering Jewish joy and identity. […]
