Browsing: Hillel@Home

Panelists Miri Eisin, Dennis Ross, and Khaled Abu Toameh will give a wide perspective on how we have gotten here to this moment and the road ahead for Israelis and Palestinians. Moderated by student leaders Ben Lefkowitz (Emory) and Bianca Kermani (UCSD), current chairs of the Israel Student Advisory Cohort. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/211305526513142  

This year’s Annual CMU Holocaust Remembrance Names Reading will be held virtually on Thursday, April 8th, 2021, from 12 PM (Noon) EDT to 8 PM EDT. The event will be held within a Zoom meeting and (potentially) livestreamed publicly on social media. Following the Names Reading, we will be joined by CMU Alum, Arik Cohen,… read more

All Pitt students, join the First Year Students at Hillel for the FYSH Pitt Purim Carnival! Between games, a costume contest, raffles, and other prizes, you won’t want to miss this event! To attend, fill out the form below.

Israel 360 is a paid, six session learning fellowship offered to Pitt students at Hillel JUC. I-360 is a crash course in Israel, and features a diverse group of topics and speakers each week. To receive payment for the fellowship, students must attend all six sessions. For Spring of 2021, I-360 will be held online on… read more

Israel 360 is a paid, six session learning fellowship offered to Pitt students at Hillel JUC. I-360 is a crash course in Israel, and features a diverse group of topics and speakers each week. To receive payment for the fellowship, students must attend all six sessions. For Spring of 2021, I-360 will be held online on… read more

Israel 360 is a paid, six session learning fellowship offered to Pitt students at Hillel JUC. I-360 is a crash course in Israel, and features a diverse group of topics and speakers each week. To receive payment for the fellowship, students must attend all six sessions. For Spring of 2021, I-360 will be held online on… read more

Israel 360 is a paid, six session learning fellowship offered to Pitt students at Hillel JUC. I-360 is a crash course in Israel, and features a diverse group of topics and speakers each week. To receive payment for the fellowship, students must attend all six sessions. For Spring of 2021, I-360 will be held online on… read more

Israel 360 is a paid, six session learning fellowship offered to Pitt students at Hillel JUC. I-360 is a crash course in Israel, and features a diverse group of topics and speakers each week. To receive payment for the fellowship, students must attend all six sessions. For Spring of 2021, I-360 will be held online on… read more

Israel 360 is a paid, six session learning fellowship offered to Pitt students at Hillel JUC. I-360 is a crash course in Israel, and features a diverse group of topics and speakers each week. To receive payment for the fellowship, students must attend all six sessions. For Spring of 2021, I-360 will be held online on… read more

Take a break from Finals Week and join CMU-Hillel for an Almost-Midnight Breakfast event celebrating Hanukkah! We’ll light the candles together, have some cereal, and play some games. UPDATED ZOOM LINK CLICK HERE for Hanukkah Lighting Instructions! Do you want a Hanukkah Gift-Bag mailed to you? Fill out the following request form, and we’ll send… read more

Join us for a conversation on Intersectionality & Anti-Semitism, based on Bari Weiss’ Book, “How to Fight Anti-Semitism” and Emma Milner-Gorvine’s TEDx Talk, led by Danielle Kranjec. RSVP HERE .   

Elections for Pitt Hillel’s Executive Positions are about to go down! Take a look and apply for one of the Board Roles or Election Committee Positions. Hit the links below to access information… Board Role Information Board Role Application Election Committee Information Election Committee Application   Zoom Link: https://hillel.zoom.us/j/92026809572?pwd=VFlENXE2T0RzL2p2OFF6T0l2Q1RGdz09

It’s time to elect the next CMU-Hillel Executive Board! Stop on by, cast your vote, and make your voice heard on the future of Hillel! Click the following links to learn more, submit nominations, and get involved! (* These forms require an AndrewID login) Elections Guide 2020 Executive Board Nomination Form* Get Involved Form! (Non-Elected… read more

In a world filled with turmoil and confusion, there is one question that is on all of our minds: What kugel is the best kugel?? We are here to finally put this question to rest. On October 24th, four great debaters will come together to argue which is best: apple, noodle, potato or no kugel… read more

REGISTER HERE Join us to discuss the history/traditions around challah while learning to bake an intricate challah shape! Vanessa Harper is the creator behind @lechlechallah, an Instagram project that brings challah and Torah together into works of edible interpretation. She is a fifth-year rabbinic and education student at HUC-JIR in NYC, a Wexner Graduate Fellow/Davidson Scholar,… read more

20 Minute Leaders Series: Hillel at Stanford student Michael Matias shares ways to break into the business world!

REGISTER HERE Hosted by MIT Hillel in collaboration with Hillel at Stanford University and the Center for Jewish Life at Princeton Hillel. There is a particular set of behaviors (self-replication, energy-harvesting, predictive computation etc) that we think of as being most distinctive of life. It is feasible to think about the physics of these behaviors from… read more

Hillel JUC and the Jewish Federation of Great Pittsburgh invite Pittsburgh college and university students to a talk with Neil Lazarus, expert in Middle East politics, public diplomacy and effective communication training.

Learn how to promote and advocate gender equity  in school and beyond! Gain resources and knowledge about advocating against the new Title IX rules, talking to your company or boss about gender inequity, and bystander intervention. Join JWI and learn how to address gender inequity on your campus and in your workplace. Speakers: Nicole Nevarez,… read more

Are you interested in learning more about the field you want to pursue? Sign up for your industry of choice and learn from the best! Industries include: Tech, Media, Healthcare, and Government. Speakers to be announced shortly.

Ofer Erez, Israeli LGBTQ+ activist and former CEO of the Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance, will provide information about LGBTQ+ life and history in Israel. This session would bring up legal issues, social/cultural acceptance, pink-washing claims, and more. This session will be valuable to attendees as it will share information about key LGBTQ+… read more

Want to take control of your finances? From budgeting to student loans to credit score, this workshop will provide college students and rising professionals with important knowledge and skills for managing their finances. Join JWI and take your first steps towards financial independence. Our speaker is a Young Women’s Leadership Network member and a career… read more

Going to a synagogue for the first time can be intimidating, especially if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Will they accept me? Will they accept my partner? Will they use the correct pronouns for me and my loved ones? Join LGBTQ+ Jewish leaders from across the United States for a conversation about… read more

Ofer Erez will be sharing his personal journey as the first openly transgender officer in the IDF, the former CEO of the Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance (and personally coordinating and leading the Jerusalem Pride Marches), and all of the work he has done for the LBTQ+ community in Israel. Attendees will benefit… read more

How can you actively build an anti-racist environment in your current and future workplace? What does an anti-racist workplace look like? Hear from a panel women in various fields who have been implementing anti-racist efforts into their work and see how this issue touches all industries. Learn about how you can advocate for racial equity… read more

Hillel@Home is offering “Resistance Torah,” a three-part series exploring privilege, systemic racism, and Jewish involvement in social movements. It is strongly encouraged that participants attend all three sessions to fully engage in a learning cohort experience. The series is only open to college students, and ideal participants are those who are eager to examine race… read more

Hillel@Home is offering “Resistance Torah,” a three-part series exploring privilege, systemic racism, and Jewish involvement in social movements. It is strongly encouraged that participants attend all three sessions to fully engage in a learning cohort experience. The series is only open to college students, and ideal participants are those who are eager to examine race… read more

Hillel@Home is offering “Resistance Torah,” a three-part series exploring privilege, systemic racism, and Jewish involvement in social movements. It is strongly encouraged that participants attend all three sessions to fully engage in a learning cohort experience. The series is only open to college students, and ideal participants are those who are eager to examine race… read more

Hillel@Home is offering “Resistance Torah,” a three-part series exploring privilege, systemic racism, and Jewish involvement in social movements. It is strongly encouraged that participants attend all three sessions to fully engage in a learning cohort experience. The series is only open to college students, and ideal participants are those who are eager to examine race… read more

Hillel@Home is offering “Resistance Torah,” a three-part series exploring privilege, systemic racism, and Jewish involvement in social movements. It is strongly encouraged that participants attend all three sessions to fully engage in a learning cohort experience. The series is only open to college students, and ideal participants are those who are eager to examine race… read more

Join Rabbis Sandra Lawson and Isaama Goldstein-Stoll for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service to mark Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when the Union freed all slaves in Texas. Registration is required.  

Join us for a students-only processing session facilitated by Springboard Social Justice Fellows, Emerson Finkle and Chloe Bradburn. During this open space conversation, students will come together to share their thoughts, feelings, and reactions to recent events grounded in systemic racism, police violence, and public protest. This session is not an educational opportunity or a… read more

Join activist and author of The New Queer Conscious Adam Eli (IG: @adameli) as he tells the story behind his mission “queer people anywhere are responsible for queer people everywhere” and what that has to do with his Jewish identity (spoiler alert: it has everything to do with his Jewish identity!). There will be an… read more

Join us for a weekly Pandemic Party! Every week we will play a new game over Zoom!

Join us for a weekly Pandemic Party! Every week we will play a new game over Zoom!

Join us for a weekly Pandemic Party! Every week we will play a new game over Zoom!

Join us for a weekly Pandemic Party! Every week we will play a new game over Zoom!

Join us for a weekly Pandemic Party! Every week we will play a new game over Zoom!

Join us for a weekly Pandemic Party! Every week we will play a new game over Zoom!

Join us for a weekly Pandemic Party! Every week we will play a new game over Zoom!

Hosted in collaboration by FIU Hillel and Hillel@Home. REGISTRATION Did you ever wonder how the Tanner family was able to afford that Victorian mansion in San Francisco? Wonder no more! Join us for a conversation with Full House star Jodie Sweetin, who we watched grow up as Stephanie Tanner. Hosted by Hillel@Home and FIU Hillel,… read more

REGISTRATION An opportunity for recent grads and young alumni to meet with over 50+ recruiters.

REGISTRATION An opportunity for recent grads and young alumni to meet with over 50+ recruiters.

Get it together! Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform or create your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will teach you how to market yourself, make the most out of your work experience and teach you the dos and don’ts of resume writing!… read more

REGISTRATION How can we sing God’s song in a strange land?? We’re going to try. Raise your voices, move your bodies, catch your breath as we create a (virtual) circle of sound to welcome Shabbat.

Startup nation at war: How Israel is leading the race to the vaccine and so much more in the covid-19 battle ground”- Hear about the cutting edge Israeli tech meeting the challenges of a Covid-19 exposed world and the promising Israeli startup on track to crack the ultimate challenge – a vaccine. Jonathan Medved is… read more

oin the ADL for a conversation on trends in antisemitism and extremism, and their effects on campus life ADL is a leading anti-hate organization that was founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry. Today, ADL is the first call when acts of antisemitism occur and continues to fight all… read more

The (Global) Rainbow Connection hosted by Hillel International is for LGBTQ+ students from around the world to gather and create community! https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvc-yopz8sE9MHmh-ONbKKqIDQYD2tWyVJ

A look into meme culture connecting directly to Jewish history and Jewish values. Join us while we look at Jewish text, study a bit of anthropology, learn about the science behind laughter, and dive into some of the funniest memes we’ve seen in the last few months. Can’t wait to learn with you! https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qcemuqzktGtKJU-U5-RHUTJGKRm3REXdh

REGISTRATION “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor” is an unprecedented attempt by Israeli writer Yossi Klein Halevi to reach out to his Palestinian neighbors and model a respectful conversation on painful disagreements. In this session, he will describe the responses he’s received from Palestinians, and why he sees his efforts as a model for creating a… read more

Navigating the Multiple Landscapes of Israel: This session will explore 5 different ways of viewing Israel in Jewish history and thought, and advocate for their combination for a more comprehensive Israel engagement platform. Dr. Zohar Raviv is a recognized Jewish thought-leader and educator who currently serves as the International Vice President of Educational Strategy for… read more

Michelle Laytner, co-founder of the Healing Arts Kits and chair of the advisory committee will lead a lecture in partnership with Artists 4 Israel on utilizing the ideas behind the kits to help us navigate the emotional and psychological effects of this current crisis and find a sense of peace in the process. For more… read more

A conversation about the complex world we’re living in today from antisemitism to Covid-19. Join University of Texas Hillel executive director Maiya Chard Yaron as she interviews NY Times editor and author of How to Fight Anti-Semitism, Bari Weiss. Bari Weiss is an Op-Ed staff editor and writer. She writes about culture and politics. Bari… read more

Bob is the co-founder and President of getaroom.com, which was awarded best hotel booking site by frommers.com. After receiving his law degree from Cornell where he was an editor of the Cornell Law Review, Bob practiced securities and corporate law with the firm of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. He co-founded Hotels Reservations Network which became… read more

REGISTRATION Matthew Bronfman bought and expanded IKEA Israel in 2005 when it was one store and has been one of the largest American investors in the Israeli economy for the last fifteen years. IKEA Israel is the largest retailer to reopen its stores following the COVID19 pandemic. Join this session to discuss the decision making… read more

Join Avodah, Repair the World, and Amplifier for an interactive webinar to explore four different methods of social change. https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArfu2qrzksH9y2RSlyRBcPouiuFCw0aQ2n  

The talk will focus on Israeli leaders who made historic decisions that required bold moves to ensure the country’s success and safety.Ross and Makovsky present novel ideas that can be realistically implemented over time to ensure separation and preserve Israel’s character—the character that Israel’s founders fought for and that guided their action. Everyone who register… read more

Aravrit is an experimental writing system presenting a set of hybrid letters merging Hebrew and Arabic. Each letter is composed of Arabic on the upper half and a Hebrew on the bottom half. In Aravrit, one can read any chosen language, without ignoring the other one, which is always present. The talks and workshops are… read more

We all need a little more laughter now! Comedy Night with Hillel@Home features some of your favorite comedians from all over the United States. This comedic evening will be MC’ed by comedian Pamela Schuller and will feature the following comedians: Mark Normand – Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, CONAN Gianmarco Soresi- Hustlers… read more

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “The Last Dance” with Estee Portnoy, Michael Jordan’s long-time business manager, as she discusses her role as one of the series’ Executive Producers and shares stories of the making of one of the most anticipated documentaries in years. The 10-part ESPN and Netflix documentary series follows Michael… read more

Are you LGBTQIA+ and are interested in some Jewish text “queeries?” Come dive into text study with Hillel professionals across the US and Canada where we will explore how these ancient texts fit our identities today! https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5cpcOmsrzgvb_ImH2JC9eFzo3EnWS5VLA  

Join Brené Brown, best-selling author and speaker in conversation with Adam Lehman, Hillel CEO, for a conversation about courage and vulnerability. Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work. Brené is also a… read more

We’re back, and this time, we’re talking the world’s most popular game – Soccer! Join Roey and Yotam, two veteran sports reporters to discuss the current state of global soccer and how the season has played out. We’ll be handing out season awards, discussing the most surprising teams of the season, and how COVID-19 could… read more

Certified yoga teacher Nate Strauss of MSU Hillel leads a weekly stress-relieving meditation. REGISTRATION

A virtual tour of the streets of Jewish Krakow. Get a glimpse of culture, street art, and more.

Show how much you know about Israel through Hillel Israel Trivia night. Prizes to win! REGISTRATION

Happy B-day Israel! Celebrating 72 with some delicious and easy Israeli recipes by Nevo and Shirly. REGISTRATION