Shabbat Day at Hillel is back! Stop by the building anytime for food, games, learning, praying, and more!nn9:30am – Minyann12:00pm- LunchnAll afternoon – Games, napping, reading, and hanging outn7:30pm – Maariv and havdalah
CMU JSA Orientation Week Reunion
Remember Orientation Week!? Remember meeting all of your new friends?nnHillel JSA invites all of our friends in the Class of 2020 to reconnect and relive their first week as a Tartan! Meet up with your fellow freshmen after your first semester and catch up over pizza!nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/202726943505952/
Hillel Makes a Difference Day of Service
Join us for the second annual Stephen D. Kalson Hillel Makes ADifference on November 13 2016! An amazing day of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) that will be fun and beneficial to all involved! HMADD will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.nnService sites include:nAnimal Rescue LeaguenChallah for Hunger nCircles East Liiberty nHillman Cancer Center… read more
Mocktail Hour Shabbat
Throwback to your bar mitzvah days and join Hillel for a Mocktail Hour Shabbat! Come dress up and enjoy mini hot dogs, latkes, and muchmore…nnDue to daylight savings, Shabbat at Hillel will begin at 5:30PM with a very special “Mocktail Hour” which will showcase all of our incredible umbrella organizations and student groups with delicious… read more
Vino and Vinyasa (21+)
Vino and Vinyasa: 21+ Jewish Yoga and Study BreaknJoin us fora pre-finals yoga session lead by our own Jillian Bunis! We’ll unwind withsome relaxing vinyasa yoga followed healthy snacks and wine. Make sure to bring your yoga mat or bath towel!nnWednesday, December 7, 8:30-9:30 PMn3rd Floor of HillelnFree to attend, please RSVP by December 5!… read more
CMU Interfaith Thanksgiving Table
Join the Hillel Jewish Student Association, the Muslim Student Association, and the Interfellowship Association, and the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for dinner and discussion! Come meet other CMU students from different faith and spirituality backgrounds to find commonalities in our interests, values, and foods!nnSponsored by Jewish Student Association, Muslim Student Association, & InterVarsity Fellowshipnnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1692039561111769/
Hillel JSA Elections Meeting
Election season isn't over just yet – the next JSA Executive Board will be elected on Thursday, November 17, at 8:30pm in Doherty A302, and you all have the opportunity to participate! nnPositions up for election are President, Vice President, Operations Chair, Education Chair,and Networking Chair. For more information on the board structure, position responsibilities,… read more
Make N Take Mezuzahs
Come out to decorate your own personal mezuzahs to bring back and hang up in your dorm or apartment. Since post students can’t put holes in the wall, we’ll also provide some command strips to help! Snacks and refreshments will be served!nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/558627120989442/
Hillel Chanukah Formal
Come spin the night away at Chanukah themed Hillel Formal. There will be amazing latkas, fun raffle prizes and of course course dancing!To enter, either bring $5 with you or a non-perishable food donation.nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1258888787464937/
Gluten Free Baking
GF BakingnDescription: GF BakingnTime: 6-8PMnStudent Leader: Jori NewmannStaff: HeathernMaterials: N/AnFood: Mini Gluten Free Pumpkin PiesnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1819489151631080/?notif_t=plan_user_associated¬if_id=1478282296201492
Tartens4Israel weekly meeting- American Politics Abroad
What American issues matter in Israel? If you were an Israeli- who would you be voting for? Learn a bit or make your case!nnhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/184832328209942/
Tartans4Israel weekly meeting- Israel and Agriculture
How can you feed a nation where the water supply is always decreasing, and half the country is desert? What do you know about Israel’s water problems? Come learn some amazing things and share an opinion on what’s going on.nnhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/184832328209942/
Hillel JSU Elections Speeches
Elections SpeechesnDescription: Candidates gather to give speeches and answer questions about why they intended to run for a position onthe Hillel Jewish Student Union.nTime: 9-10PMnLocation: CL 226nStudent Leaders: Meital Rosenberg, Sydney Pacelli nStaff: HeathernMaterials: N/AnFood: N/AnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1328112440552980/
Hot Chocolate for a Hot Meal (Hump Day Hot Chocolate)
Stop by and purchase fresh hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies to help support the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry! We’ll be tabling outside by The Fence!nnHot Chocolate- $1nMix Ins- $0.25nCookies- $0.50nnAll proceeds support the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, which provides nutritious meal supplements to local residents in need. Do your part this holiday season and… read more
Gaga Tournament
Step into the gaga pit, and get ready to take on your friendsin an afternoon of games, pizza and Soda. We’ll be playing several roundsof gaga, in combination with other side games you probably played at camp(4-square etc.) for a few hours of fun! We will be up at Bellefield hall in the gym, can’t… read more
Jewish Federation of North America General Assembly
The GA convenes thousands of volunteer and professional leaders from Federations across North America, along with those in the business of Jewish philanthropy from around the world.nnThis premier annual conference will take you on a journey to explore how Federations help shape purposeful Jewish communities. And how our movement has forged a course that continues… read more
Shabbat at Hillel
Shabbat at HillelnDescription: 5:30 services; 6:30 dinnernLocation: Hillel JUCnStudent Leaders: Jamie Schachter and Jori NewmannMaterials: n/anFood: see shabbat docnFacebook: TBD
Shabbat at Hillel
Shabbat at HillelnDescription: 5:30 services; 6:30 dinnernLocation: Hillel JUCnStudent Leaders: Jamie Schachter and Jori NewmannMaterials: n/anFood: see shabbat docnFacebook: TBD
Late Night Ask Big Questions: Gift Exchange Edition
Event: Late Night Ask Big Questions: Gift Exchange EditionnDescription: Hillel will provide 1/2 off pizzas at the Porch while we have anABQ discussion relating to Chanukah and have a small $5 white elephant gift exchange.nTime: 10-11PMnLocation: The PorchnStudent Leaders: Brian Burke and Matt WechtnStaff: HeathernFood: 1/2 off pizzas at The PorchnFacebook: TBD
General Board Meeting: Pitt and CMU
An open meeting for CMU Board, Pitt Board, and all umbrella groups!
Pitt Student Board Retreat
The Shabbat Experience with Chancellor Gallagher and Chabad
The Shabbat Experience with Chancellor Gallagher and ChabadnEnjoy Shabbat dinner at Hillel with Chancellor Gallagher followed by a second meal at the Pitt Chabad house on campus!nLocation: Hillel JUC followed by Pitt Chabad housenMaterials: N/A nFood: DeenanFacebook: TBD
Pitt Greek Team: Eight Crazy Nights Watch Party
Event Name: Eight Crazy Nights Watch PartynDescription: Join the Greek Team in your sweats to relax and enjoy an Adam Sandler classic before finals!nLocation: Sigma Alpha Mu HousenStudent Leader: Andrew SilberfeldnStaff: N/A (Annie?)nMaterials: DVD from Hillel; TV/projectornFood:PopcornnFacebook: TBD
Jews of Social Work: Pre-finals Self-Care and Massage Night
Event Name: Jews of Social Work: Pre-finals Self-Care and Massage NightnDescription: JSW hosting a self-care event with tips and activities to de-stress for finals and massages.nTime: 9-10PMnLocation: CL 358nStudent Leader: Abby SternnStaff: RachelnMaterials: N/AnFood: N/A nFacebook: TBD
Pitt Board Meeting
Closed board meeting for Pitt JSU
Pitt Board Meeting
Closed board meeting for Pitt JSU
Birthright Pre-departure CMU Orientation Session #2
T4I meeting with the CMU BRI participants
Gluten Free Baking: Chanukah Cookies!
Event: Gluten Free Baking: Chanukah CookiesnDescription: Baking GF sugar cookies, discussing Chanukah, decorating; pre-event to Late Night ABQ at the PorchnTime: 6-8PMnLocation: HillelnStudent Leaders: Jori NewmannStaff: HeathernMaterials: Jewish learning handoutsnFood: all ingredients we have in the kitchen alreadynhttps://www.facebook.com/events/346447665718825/
Pitt General Board Meeting
Open to all Pitt student leaders
Israeli Dancing
Description: Israeli DancingnTime: 7:30-9 PMnLocation: Activity Room- HillelnStudent Leaders: Emily PullmannStaff: ElinanMaterials: TBDnFood: N/AnFacebook: Beginning of January
Pitt Board Meeting
Closed board meeting for Pitt JSU
Shabbat @ Hillel- Pitt only
Shabbat @ Hillel- Pitt only
Pitt Board Meeting
Closed board meeting for Pitt JSU
Shabbat @ Hillel
Shabbat @ Hillel
University of Pittsburgh Trip to African American Museum and Holocaust Museum
Pesach III (CH''M)
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Pesach II
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Pesach I
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Erev Pesach
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Pesach VI (CH''M)
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Pesach V (CH''M)
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Pesach IV (CH''M)
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Pesach VIII
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Pesach VII
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Breadnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/pesach
Chanukah: 5 Candles
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lightsnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/chanukah
Chanukah: 4 Candles
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lightsnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/chanukah
Purim
Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewishcalendarnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/purim
Shushan Purim
Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled citiesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/shushan-purim
Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Memorial Daynnhttp://hebcal.com/h/yom-hashoah
Yom HaZikaron
Israeli Memorial Daynnhttp://hebcal.com/h/yom-hazikaron
Pitt Graduation- Mazel Tov Class of 2017!
Pitt Finals Week- Best of luck!
Shavuot I
Festival of Weeks, commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinainnhttp://hebcal.com/h/shavuot
Erev Shavuot
Festival of Weeks, commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinainnhttp://hebcal.com/h/shavuot
Lag B'Omer
33rd day of counting the Omernnhttp://hebcal.com/h/lag-bomer
Tish'a B'Av
The Ninth of Av, fast commemorating the destruction of the two Templesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/tisha-bav
Erev Tish'a B'Av
The Ninth of Av, fast commemorating the destruction of the two Templesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/tisha-bav
Shavuot II
Festival of Weeks, commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinainnhttp://hebcal.com/h/shavuot
Rosh Hashana 5778
The Jewish New Yearnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/rosh-hashana
Erev Rosh Hashana
The Jewish New Yearnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/rosh-hashana
Tu B'Av
Jewish holiday of love, similar to Valentine's Daynnhttp://hebcal.com/h/tu-bav
Yom Kippur
Day of Atonementnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/yom-kippur
Erev Yom Kippur
Day of Atonementnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/yom-kippur
Rosh Hashana II
The Jewish New Yearnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/rosh-hashana
Sukkot II
Feast of Tabernaclesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/sukkot
Sukkot I
Feast of Tabernaclesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/sukkot
Erev Sukkot
Feast of Tabernaclesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/sukkot
Sukkot V (CH''M)
Feast of Tabernaclesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/sukkot
Sukkot IV (CH''M)
Feast of Tabernaclesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/sukkot
Sukkot III (CH''M)
Feast of Tabernaclesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/sukkot
Shmini Atzeret
Eighth Day of Assemblynnhttp://hebcal.com/h/shmini-atzeret
Sukkot VII (Hoshana Raba)
Feast of Tabernaclesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/sukkot
Sukkot VI (CH''M)
Feast of Tabernaclesnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/sukkot
CMU Graduation- Mazel Tov Class of 2017!
Simchat Torah
Day of Celebrating the Torahnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/simchat-torah
Chanukah: 1 Candle
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lightsnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/chanukah
Hillel JUC Winter Birthright Israel Trip
Campus Ambassadors with the Jewish Federation
Chanukah: 2 Candles
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lightsnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/chanukah
Israel Uncovered with The David Project
Chanukah: 3 Candles
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lightsnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/chanukah
Chanukah: 8 Candles
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lightsnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/chanukah
Chanukah: 7 Candles
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lightsnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/chanukah
Chanukah: 6 Candles
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lightsnnhttp://hebcal.com/h/chanukah
Shabbat Sha-Hems (21+)
~21+ Event~nnCome join your fellow Jew's for some pre-Shabbat festivities. We will be meeting at Hems to grab drink and hang out beforewe walk over to Shabbat. Some people will leave to go to services at 5:15, and others will stay until around 6:15 and walk over to Hillel for dinner. nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/151772925303519/nn*Drink Responsibly*
Pitt MLK Day of Service
First Day of Classes- Pitt
Jews of Social Work meeting
Havana Curveball (21+)
Please join us for a screening of Havannah Curveball sponsoredby J’Burgh, The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, Shalom Pittsburgh, and Moishe House Pittsburgh! We will enjoy snacks, wine, and beer during the event and will have a brief discussion of the film.nnDate: January 19nTime: 7:30 PMnLocation: The Holocaust Center of PittsburghnSpace is limited, RSVP Required.nnRSVP Here:… read more
21+ Paint Night
Join your friends from J'Burgh and Shalom Pittsburgh for a funnight of painting, wine, and food! For this ladies night we will paint Monet’s Water Lilies while sipping good wine and enjoying kosher snacks. Space is limited, RSVP required!n*This event is for Jewish young adults ages21-45!*nnRSVP Here: https://hilleljuc.wufoo.com/forms/r1jdc69a1fi69ji/nnJanuary 11, 7-9 PMnPaint Monkey Studiosn4020 Butler Streetn$25… read more
21+ Vino and Vinyasa
Join us for a night of relaxation at Vino and Vinyasa! Our ownJillian Bunis will teach a relaxing yoga session followed by wine and healthy snacks!nnJanuary 26, 8:00 PM (Come a few minute early to set up!)nKurtzmann Room, William Pitt Unionn*Rembmer to wear your exercise clothes and bring a yoga mat or bath towel*nnFree to… read more
Hillelujah @ Temple David
Hillel JUC Onward Israel!!
Hillel JUC Summer Birthright Israel Trip
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL APPLICATIONS OPEN!!
Trip Dates: May 17th- May 28th