An Aca-Revival of a Jewish Musical Event
From chanted prayers to summer camp song sessions to improvised harmonies in niggunim (the wordless melodies often sung as part of services), music is an integral part of Jewish culture.聽
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Uplifting Hillel Heroes: Adam Lehman Reflects on 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Tenth Global Assembly
As the calendar year comes to a close, 糖心vlogl President and CEO Adam Lehman sat down with us to reflect on his favorite moments from the tenth 糖心vlogl 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.聽 […]
Stand Together: Remarks from Hillel Student Leaders
On November 10, 2024, thousands of Jewish people from all over the world came together in Washington, D.C. to show their support for each other and for Israel.
For ILN Executive Chair Shani Menna, Israel is 鈥淲hy I鈥檓 Here Today鈥
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
糖心vlogl Welcomes New Executive Directors
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 […]
Celebrating Beginnings through Shavuot and Commencements: A Note from Adam Lehman
Dear Friends, We will soon be celebrating the holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot represents both a conclusion and a beginning. With the receiving of the Torah, the Israelites concluded a critical phase in their journey toward Jewish peoplehood. Shavuot also concludes the counting of the Omer, 50 days after the start of Passover. At the same time, Shavuot […]
Hillel Student Leaders Offer Advice to the Class of 2028
Another school year is drawing to a close, and with it, the end of an era for graduating high school students 鈥 and the promise of a new beginning at college! Starting a new chapter of life can be exciting, but it can feel daunting and uncertain too. Whether you鈥檝e got a color-coded packing list […]
Hillel, Students, and Partners Demand Administrators Enforce Policies and Keep Jewish Students Safe
On April 26, 2024, following a week dominated by an escalation of protests and encampments on campuses that included threats, harassment, and sometimes violence directed at Jewish students across the country, students from Brown, Columbia, and Rutgers demanded that university administrators more meaningfully and effectively ensure the safety of Jewish students on campus. During this […]
Highlights from Hillel’s Centennial Celebration: A Note from Adam Lehman
Dear Friends, Spring is upon us, which means it is also the season of Passover. Passover is often described as Z鈥檓an Heruteinu, the season of freedom, as we recount and celebrate the journey of the Israelites from slavery to liberation during the Seder. However, in light of current circumstances, it is particularly difficult to think […]
Leadership Matters: A Note from Adam Lehman
Dear Friends, Leadership matters. This maxim applies in all contexts, though it鈥檚 especially true in times of challenge. Unfortunately, Jewish college students are familiar with such difficult times, as they continue to face extreme conflict and related violence, harassment, intimidation, and threats directed at them on campus.聽 In this context, it was truly inspiring to […]
