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As Jewish people around the world observe Passover this month, we鈥檙e diving into the origins of the holiday. In the first part of this series, we learned about how to host a Seder – now we鈥檙e exploring where Passover comes from, and who decided it was a thing? The way we observe Passover today has […]
First things first: What even IS a Seder? Every year, Jewish people tell and retell the miraculous story of the enslaved Israelites’ exodus from Egypt during a festive meal called a Seder (Say-der). In Hebrew, the word Seder means order. A Seder is a structured, home-based ritual that combines a series of choreographed rituals with […]
When it comes to Purim traditions, many people are most familiar with celebrations centering around costumes and carnivals. But one of the most special 鈥 and most impactful 鈥 Purim traditions is Matanot L’evyonim, giving to those in need. At the University of Colorado Boulder Hillel, that tradition was the impetus for their Purim event […]
College traditions are one of the most important parts of a campus culture 鈥 and Hillel traditions are no exception! At Arizona State University, the annual Purim Casino Night is a favorite Hillel event for students and staff. With a new theme every year (this year鈥檚 was 鈥淭he Great Gatsby鈥), students from all four ASU […]
In Jewish tradition, the month of Adar is full of joyous festivities, centering on one of the most celebratory holidays in the Jewish calendar: Purim. This year, Jewish college students are examining what it means to celebrate Purim during a time of war and rising antisemitism, as many grapple with feelings of fear, anxiety, and […]
Later this week, Jewish people around the world will celebrate Purim, commemorating the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from persecution. In the first part of this series, we learned about the story of the holiday and explained why we love it so much! This final story in the series explores the various ways […]
In late March, Jewish people around the world will celebrate Purim, a holiday commemorating the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from persecution. In part one of this two-part series, 黑料传送门 is exploring the story behind the holiday – and why we love it so much! When does the story of Purim take […]
Campus Hillels across North America are finding ways to tie together their Jewish connection to the land with sustainability and environmental practices. Check out these stories from three Hillels partnering with local farms to make a difference.
It鈥檚 cold, it鈥檚 snowing, the trees are bare鈥 in many parts of the world, that is. But in Israel, the earliest flowers are starting to bloom and it鈥檚 time to celebrate a Jewish holiday called Tu Bishvat.聽
Hillels around the world rejoiced in the festival of light, even at a time when the world has been darker than usual. From Californa to Kyiv to Israel, students celebrated, grieved for those impacted by antisemitism and the Hamas-Israel War, and participated in acts of kindness to commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah.
