NC Hillel Blog

• It's complicated - Reflections on my AIPAC Israel trip

  Jan 27, 2017
  The last time I went to Israel was an incredible experience. I remember being moved by the spirituality of the nation, the beauty in the culture, the big personalities of the people, and the deliciousness of the food. I remember thinking Israel was paradise, and I could never understand why people thought it wasn’t safe. I had never felt safer. I had fallen in love with my homeland, head over heels with my leg popped and my smile so wide.
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• Southern Fried Hanukkah at UNC Charlotte

  Jan 26, 2017
  On Friday, December 2nd, UNC Charlotte Hillel hosted its first annual Southern Fried Hanukkah Party. With about 40 people in attendance, the event was a huge success. Contributing majorly to the success of the party was a large number of brothers from the Jewish fraternity on campus, Zeta Beta Tau, who helped plan and set up the event. Not to mention, the fraternity contributed to the costs associated with the party. Comprising the other attendees were members of the Davidson College Hillel, some local Israelis, members of the local Jewish community, and local citizens interested in learning about Judaism.
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• Introducing UNC Hillel's new leadership team!

  Jan 25, 2017
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   This past week at Hillel was a wonderful week of leadership training. Our original date for the team training was rescheduled due to snow, but once we all thawed, our new UNC Hillel Leadership team got right to work, learning the fundamentals of Hillel leadership. As a team, they learned about Hillel as an organization, discovered parts of their own leadership styles, shared about their Jewish journeys, and gained an understanding of the use of data in our work.
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• UNC Hillel Senior, Sam Pompeo, featured in Hillel International’s Fall 2016 College Guide

  Jan 13, 2017
  UNC Hillel is always proud to have our students featured on the national stage! Hillel International recently featured senior Sam Pompeo in its Fall 2016 College Guide, which shows how Hillel enriches Jewish students’ campus experiences and highlights some of the many exciting programs available to students across North America. Sam participated in Onward Israel for two months last summer, interning with Jerusalem Village in Israel.
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• Birthright Israel | Adventures in Tel Aviv

  Dec 28, 2016
  From the memorial for the late Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, to downtown Tel Aviv and Independence Hall, we explored Israel's most cosmopolitan city!
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• Birthright Israel | Hiking Masada, then to Tel Aviv!

  Dec 28, 2016
  From Masada to the Dead Sea to Tel Aviv - a full day for our adventurers!
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• Birthright Israel | Exploring the Negev Desert

  Dec 27, 2016
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• Birthright Israel | Jerusalem, Shabbat and Israeli friends

  Dec 26, 2016
  Want to know about NC students' transformative experiences meeting their Israeli soldiers, spending time in the Old City of Jerusalem (many of them for the first time!), and celebrating Shabbat, Sephardic style? Read their reflections here!
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• Birthright Israel | Tzfat and Givat Haviva

  Dec 25, 2016
  "After breakfast, we set out for Tzfat, one of the four holy cities of Judaism, where we spent the morning immersing ourselves in Judaic art, history and Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). Some of us spent our time "haggling" (or as some members of our group incorrectly said, "heckling") vendors in the shuk. We ate a Yemenite delicacy called lachaouch (a savory veggie and cheese pancake wrap). In classic Israeli style, all of us were charged different prices for identical products." Read on to find out about NC Hillel students' experience in Givat Haviva!
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• App State Hillel President Marisa Fernandez named to Hillel International's Board of Directors

  Dec 22, 2016
  Marisa Fernandez, App State Hillel President, was selected to represent students on Hillel International's Board of Directors. Marisa is thrilled to be recognized out of so many outstanding candidates and she can't wait to bring the Southern-Jewish perspective to Hillel International. Read her thoughts and her student story now!
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