NC Hillel Blog

• Sixth Annual President's Interfaith & Community Service Campus Challenge 2016 Reflection

  Nov 16, 2016
  As president of our Interbelief Initiative at NCSU, I attended the Sixth Annual President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge at Gallaudet University. While there, I presented, along with students from three other colleges, on best practices for connecting with community partners on and off campus for interfaith programs. Planning interfaith work can be extremely draining, but hearing the insight, experiences and passion shared by the students, faculty and staff who do this at their colleges and their nonprofits was much needed. To be around others like me, who are passionate in doing what I’m doing, working today for a better tomorrow for all, is inspiring and reinforcing me to continue what I do.
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• Statewide Shabbat hosted at UNC Greensboro

  Oct 13, 2016
  We were honored to be able to host this semester's NC Hillel Statewide Shabbat dinner at UNC Greensboro. Over 70 students from across the state attended on September 16^th and about 20 students were at the next morning's bagel brunch. Our student-run event was a huge success! As a matter of fact, it was the biggest one in recent memory. Each table at dinner was filled with a mix of students from different campuses.
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• NC Hillel condemns Nazi flag displayed by UNCC student

  Oct 6, 2016
  North Carolina Hillel vigorously condemns the anti-Semitic display of a Nazi flag, featuring a large swastika, in a UNC Charlotte dormitory window last weekend.
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• Leon Levine Foundation $35K Matching Grant for Charlotte Hillel

  Aug 26, 2016
  Help us reach our goal of $35,000 by August 31! Double your impact.
  Every dollar donated through August 31, 2016 will be matched by the Leon Levine Foundation, up to $35,000!
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• Condolences to the Kaplan family

  Jul 20, 2016

  I am very sad to share the news that Tobee Kaplan (zichrona livracha - may her memory be a blessing) passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. 

  Tobee was an amazing woman, with great vision and boundless compassion. She exuded genuine warmth and humility, and with a twinkle in her eye, she was always eager to listen and delighted to learn about Hillel's efforts and celebrate our successes. 
  
  We will miss her friendship, her leadership and her wonderful smile. 

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• Welcoming two new NC Hillel professional staff members

  Jul 7, 2016
  North Carolina Hillel is excited to welcome two new colleagues to the staff team in late July and August!
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• Welcoming three new NC Hillel professional staff members

  Jun 21, 2016
  North Carolina Hillel is excited to welcome three new colleagues to the staff team in late July!
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• Birthright Israel | Making a difference for immigrant children in Tel Aviv

  Jun 6, 2016
  When we first walked through the door at the top of the stairs, the 30 kids, who are all sons and daughters of Sudanese and Eritrean migrant workers, burst into cheers. They jumped and smiled and hugged our legs as we filed into the small, cramped room. I was immediately called abah (Hebrew for “dad”) and the girl volunteers emah (“mom”). Over the next two hours we would try to be the best mom and dad as we could to these neglected children.
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• Birthright Israel | Eight steps to get the best deal at Jerusalem's shuk

  May 29, 2016
  What exactly is a shuk? It's a huge outdoor market that sells all sorts of goodies. Jerusalem's infamous shuk is packed with tons of shops, foods, and of course, people. To survive the streets of the shuk and get the best bang for your buck, there's a special way to do it. Here's an eight-step survival guide.
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• Birthright Israel | Reflecting on peace, loss and sacrifice

  May 28, 2016
  Serving in any military is tough work, but in America we don't fight on our own soil. US citizens don't all serve in the military and wonder if today will be their last. I watched the soldiers with us tear up after seeing graves of their friends or people who went to their school. I can't imagine having graduated high school with the knowledge that there's a chance that the next time I have a reunion with my friends, it will be in uniform over a classmate's grave.
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