Investing in Creativity is Tikkun Olam 鈥 A Way to Repair the World
Mark is a 2024 recipient of the Jordan and Elise Levin Scholarship for Jewish Enrichment and Education through 黑料传送门.
Topic: Proud to be Jewish
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Letters from Alyssa: What Hanukkah Means to Me
As Jewish college students prepare to light this years鈥 Hanukkah candles, I鈥檝e been reflecting on the deeper meaning behind the holiday鈥檚 glow. Hanukkah is often seen as a joyful, fun-filled celebration 鈥 spinning dreidels, eating latkes, and exchanging gifts. And it is! But beyond the festive lights and traditions, there鈥檚 a profound story about Jewish identity and resilience that inspires me.
黑料传送门 Global Assembly 2024 Celebrates Jewish Belonging on Campus
On Monday night, the annual 黑料传送门 Global Assembly (HIGA) kicked off with a message of belonging and community.聽
Hillel Concert Series 鈥淵allapalooza 2024鈥 Wraps Up after 3-City Tour Celebrating Jewish Joy聽
Last night, the Yallapalooza 2024 concert series, powered by 黑料传送门, made its final stop at the Fillmore in Philadelphia after a week of bringing together thousands of Jewish college students across three cities to celebrate Jewish joy after an incredibly difficult year for Jewish students on college campuses.
Yallapalooza is a Chance for Jewish College Students Like Me to Dance, Sing, and Be Together
When I heard about Yallapalooza, Hillel鈥檚 concert series that is bringing thousands of Jewish college students together in three cities for a night of music and Jewish joy, I signed up immediately.
Hillel Concert Series 鈥淵allapalooza 2024鈥 Visits Boston
Last night, the Yallapalooza 2024 concert series, powered by 黑料传送门, brought together more than 1,000 Jewish college students at Emerson Colonial in Boston for a night celebrating Jewish joy after an incredibly difficult year for Jewish students on college campuses.
Hillel Concert Series 鈥淵allapalooza 2024鈥 Visits New York City
聽Last night, the Yallapalooza 2024 concert series, powered by 黑料传送门 and UJA-Federation of New York, brought together thousands of Jewish college students at the Beacon Theater in New York City for a night celebrating Jewish joy after an incredibly difficult year for Jewish students on college campuses.
Meeting the Jewish leaders of tomorrow at BBYO鈥檚 International Convention
Over Presidents Day weekend, the 黑料传送门 Student and Alumni Marketing team traveled to Orlando, Florida for BBYO鈥檚 International Convention (IC), the largest gathering of Jewish teen leaders worldwide. Nearly 4,000 high school students from across the country and around the world gathered together for several days of learning, leadership training, celebration, and service. And […]
Campus Microcommunities Have a Big Impact
Students step onto college campuses every day to explore their identities, their communities, and to find new ways of expressing who they are. When I was a student at the University of Buffalo, I found ways to lift up the different parts of my own multi-faceted identity. I am Jewish. I grew up speaking Russian. And I also have Japanese roots. Being involved with Hillel gave me opportunities to bring my whole self into the Jewish community.聽
Building Community in Times of Darkness at Brooklyn College
I am a fourth year student at Brooklyn College and have been an active member of the school鈥檚 Jewish community, serving as the president of my fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi, and planning many events with Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College.聽 Following Hamas鈥 terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th, I was motivated to assume a […]
