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Hillel International — Jan. 6, 2025
A Dose of Jewish Joy: Hillel Students Around the World Put Their Spin on Celebrating Hanukkah
Just before Winter Break, Jewish students at hundreds of college campuses came together at their Hillels to celebrate the Festival of Lights in some fun and creative ways.
Hillel International — Dec. 23, 2024
Connecting with Judaism for the First Time During Hanukkah
Growing up, Skylar Strudwick had never lit Shabbat candles or celebrated Hanukkah. But that all changed when she discovered her Jewish identity after finding her grandmother’s diary two years ago. Through Minnesota Hillel, Skylar learned about the beauty of Jewish traditions, community, and resilience – especially during her first Hanukkah!
JTA — Dec. 16, 2024
Israeli Player Yaniv Bazini Leads University of Vermont to First-Ever NCAA Soccer Championship
Israeli soccer player Yaniv Bazini led the University of Vermont to its first-ever national title in men’s soccer. Now Bazini, who recites the Shema before each game, hopes to be drafted to the MLS, America's professional soccer league.
Columbus Jewish News — Dec. 12, 2024
Couple Makes Transformative Gift to Ohio University Hillel
Sixty years ago, Sam and Terry Roth were both students at Ohio University who met at their campus Hillel and dedicated their collegiate lives to building a thriving Jewish community. Fast forward to today: The Roths are passing on their legacy with a generous donation of $500,000 to transform the Hillel building at OU.