Hillel International

Brown RISD Hillel recently met up for an evening out in Boston! 🌃🌟 Current students, alumni, and new faces gathered to celebrate summer and the shared experiences that make the Hillel community at Brown (and beyond) so meaningful. ✨ Disclaimer: All alcoholic drinks were consumed only by those 21 and over.

The first-ever Duke Jewish Alumni Network Shabbat (DJAN) dinner was a night to remember! Filled with meaningful connection, Jewish tradition, and (of course) Blue Devil pride. 💙 In June, DJAN co-chair Andrea Greene ’96 graciously hosted the gathering at her Los Angeles home, bringing together over 40 Duke alumni — from the Class of 2025 all the way back to the 1980s for a truly multigenerational celebration. The room was packed, the conversations were rich, and the sense of community was undeniable.

FSU Hillel served as a home base for students sticking around campus over the break. 🏡🎒 From weekly coffee chats to meaningful Shabbat dinners, their Summer B lineup created a welcoming space where Jewish students can feel connected, supported, and right where they belong. 👏✨

“Even with the sword at the entrance of the beit midrash, they still entered. They still argued. They still stayed. So must we.” In this deeply moving piece, Benjamin Berger, Hillel International’s Senior VP for Education, Community, and Culture, offers a vision for Jewish life on campus -- one where disagreement isn’t a threat to community, but a reflection of it. Drawing from Jewish tradition, he reminds us that sacred disagreement is exhausting, and worth it. It asks us to stay when we’d rather walk away, to risk connection without guarantees, and to build communities strong enough to hold difference without breaking. This piece is an invitation to choose commitment over comfort, curiosity over certainty, and to remain in the conversation, even when it’s hard. Read the full article here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ezy8gQcE

Hey, @Cleveland Hillel! Take us out to the ball game, next time! ⚾ Jewish students at Cleveland Hillel packed the stands and cheered on the Guardians as they took the win. Nights like this go way beyond baseball, they’re about connection and making memories that last. 💙 Click through to join in on the fun! ➡️

The Hillel Deutschland Leadership Incubator is a nine-month fellowship that empowers Jewish students in Germany to lead with authenticity, purpose, and confidence. The Incubator celebrates leadership as a vibrant, values-driven journey that is grounded in Jewish tradition and deeply connected to community. Recently, their newest cohort completed the program and officially became alumni. We’re so proud of all they’ve discovered, created, and contributed -- and even more excited for the impact they’ll continue to make in the Jewish world and beyond.

As antisemitic harassment is shifting in some measure from in-person to online spaces, Jewish leaders Arizona State University and across the country are staying vigilant and proactive. “We are here for any student who wants to report an incident, and we’re confident in our partnership with university administrators that all reports are taken seriously," said Debbie Yunker Kail, executive director of Hillel Jewish Student Center at ASU ASU Hillel credits its partnership with campus administrators in helping to counter antisemitism by handling incidents swiftly when they arise. Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eV5neWfK

Campus conversations about Israel aren't just about what's happening today, they're often debates about its history, including the events of 1948, 1967, and October 7, 2023. In a new op-ed, Jonathan Falk, vice president of Hillel International’s Israel Action and Addressing Antisemitism Program, breaks down three discussions happening in parallel among students and faculty right now - which risk causing misunderstanding and confusion. Jon shares how Hillel is helping to give students the tools to navigate these challenges and others with confidence, clarity, and Jewish values. Read more in eJewish Philanthropy ➡️ https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eGaVS8GM

Melissa Simplicio’s journey from Rio de Janeiro to NYU has been shaped by resilience, family, and faith. Growing up with the stories of her great-grandparents—Jewish immigrants who fled Europe during WWII—Melissa was raised to believe in the power of education. Then, after losing her father, a Jewish artist who taught her the beauty of Torah and tradition, she turned to Jewish learning for comfort and connection. “Becoming a Hillel International scholarship recipient has opened the door to so many possibilities,” Melissa shared. Read more about Melissa’s inspiring path—and how becoming a Hillel International scholarship recipient is shaping her college experience through community, connection, and Jewish pride. 💙 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/euWG_YBP

Nearly 200 new Hillel professionals gathered at Washington University in St. Louis for Hillel International’s 2025 New Professionals Institute (NPI) -- a two-day experience filled with learning, connection, and preparation for the year ahead. ✨ From workshops focusing on student engagement and leadership development to conversations about well-being rooted in Jewish values, NPI equips new professionals with the tools, relationships, and inspiration they need to thrive on campus and shape vibrant Jewish life. We’re proud to invest in the future of the Hillel movement, and we can’t wait to see the impact these leaders will make. Read more about it here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/gHlm50WuYZE