The Jewish Food Society, a nonprofit founded by New York-based chef Naama Shefi, hosted the Great Nosh Picnic on Governors Island in New York. The large-scale celebration of Jewish cuisines featured collaborations from two chefs with whom Shefi partnered, combining a number of different cultural favorites.
Hillel International’s “Ripples of Resilience” wellness grant-making initiative has supported nearly 18,000 students across 65 campuses, offering wellness grants that support mental health and community building. Programs include wellness lounges at Virginia Tech Hillel and the University at Albany Hillel, providing students with calming spaces to relax and recharge.
Hillel of Metro Detroit hosted Jewish college students for an uplifting night of community and connection at a Detroit Red Wings game. The event brought together students from Wayne State University and Oakland University – in box seats!
American University (AU) and AU Hillel announced a joint campaign to raise $7 million to provide AU Hillel with a fully renovated building including dedicated meeting and activity spaces, a student lounge, and staff offices. The initiative reflects AU’s efforts to enhance support for its Jewish community and Jewish students.
The University of Delaware Hillel launched its “Building the Jewish Future” campaign to raise $12 million for a new Jewish student center designed to serve future generations of UD students. With $8 million already pledged, the initiative reflects an unwavering commitment to support Jewish Blue Hens. Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, praised the effort as a national model for strengthening Jewish campus life.
Hillel at Brandeis and Brandeis University announced a major initiative to renovate Kutz Hall into a 28,000-square-foot Center for Jewish Life — the first-ever stand-alone building for Brandeis Hillel. This new facility will feature gathering spaces, a café, a beit midrash (dedicated space for Torah study), and areas for Shabbat and holiday celebrations. The project is part of a $25 million campaign to grow and strengthen Jewish life at Brandeis.