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Hillel International is the world’s largest and most inclusive Jewish campus organization, est. 1923. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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@HillelIntl
Hillel
2 years
We are heartbroken to share that Serafim, a student at Kharkiv Hillel, has been killed defending Ukraine. We are sharing our love and our prayers with Sefarim’s family and friends. He died a hero. 💙 May his memory always be a blessing and a comfort.
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Before Ukraine was invaded last week, the Hillel chapter in Kharkiv was preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary this spring. We’re heartbroken to share these images of Hillel Kharkiv’s facilities in ruin, but we will rebuild and come back stronger.
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Last night, hundreds of students gathered at @Harvard for a vigil organized by Israeli students. These gatherings are happening around the world and are keeping students hopeful and inspired after the devastating attacks in Israel. Am Yisrael Chai.
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3 years
We'll always be the place where Jewish kids can be Jewish, and that's a promise. 💙 Hillel is here for you, ALWAYS.
@juliajassey
Julia Jassey 🕊
3 years
The Hillel on my campus has given me Shabbat meals and a space to pray. It’s never told me what to think about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict—if anything, the only times I’ve discussed it at Hillel, there’s been debate. It’s a place for Jewish kids to be Jewish. That’s it.
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Jewish drag queen, @miz_cracker , cooks her latke recipe for Chanukah while speaking about her Judaism! “Judaism is one of those great things where it’s a religion and a culture, so we’re not just a religious group, we’re a family,” she said.
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“As a rabbi, one of my goals is to make Judaism fun, make Judaism relevant and make Judaism open to all who want to participate. My presence as a rabbi shows the racial diversity of the Jewish community. It shows that Jews aren’t necessarily white, and that rabbis don’t have 1/4
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3 years
🧵Hillel student leader @juliajassey , undergrad @UChicagoHillel , and recent @GWHillel grad @blakeflayton spoke with @CNN about the rapid rise of antisemitism on college campuses.
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In response to a threat to the Jewish community on Cornell's campus, Cornell Hillel is working with the administration and Cornell Police Department to ensure the safety of Jewish students on campus.
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This Wednesday, March 16, we’re calling on Jewish students and Jews around the world to fast in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. On the day before Purim in memory of Queen Esther’s heroic act millennia ago, we’ll come together to support Ukraine today. #FastForUkraine
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We are appalled by these efforts to target and delegitimize Hillel’s essential role on campuses & further isolate Jewish students. We will continue to ensure Hillels around the world are there to provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for Jewish students. @RutgersHillel
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Join @hillelintl and @ItsJoshPeck on September 1st, 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT for the most EPIC Higher Holidays kick-off call! 🤪 We'll listen to the shofar together, reflect on 5781 and kick off the holiday season! Register here:
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Today, with our partners, we’re launching the Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL), a free legal protection helpline for students & faculty who have experienced antisemitism on college campuses. For pro bono legal support, go to: . 🧵 🧵⬇️
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7 years
Love thy neighbor. (No exceptions.)
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With a little help from @JoshMalina , @LisaEdelstein , @OdeyaRush1 @michaelianblack , and @ScottRogowsky , we present a new celebratory voting ritual! #Mitzvote 🗳🎉 Full video, voter registration, and more at
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2 years
Our hearts are breaking as we close this Shabbat. We pray for the safety of the Congregation Beth Israel community and a peaceful resolution.
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Thank you, Elie, for a lifetime of reflection & conversation. May your memory be a blessing.
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5 years
Launching Today – The global campaign for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Please watch, join in, and share. #WeRemember @WorldJewishCong Captioned video:
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Hillel
2 years
We’re heartbroken that the Hillel Kharkiv building has been damaged by bombing. However, we are grateful that no one was inside the Hillel building. Yulia Potoskaya, Director of Hillel Kharkiv, spoke with @TheWorld about the attack on her city.
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(1/3) At Hillel International, our top priority is always to protect and support Jewish college students. We’re working with @NCJW to provide support, comfort, and vital resources for Jewish college students in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.
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media so students can turn their phones on and go to Instagram or Tik Tok or Facebook and maybe something from Rabbi Sandra will pop up in their feed and can provide a little Jewish nugget that’s relevant to everything that’s happening.” — @rabbisandra @elonhillel 4/4
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1 year
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day when we commemorate the six million Jews and millions of other victims who were killed in the Holocaust, and strive to create a future where Never Again truly means NEVER AGAIN. May their memories be a blessing, always.
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May their memories be for a blessing.
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Hillel
8 years
Mazel tov, @Aly_Raisman ! We have so much nachas (pride) for you after last night’s silver medal win.
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7 years
It's lit, y'all. 🔥🕎🔥
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Hillel
6 years
The entire Hillel community is in shock and sadness today as we learn about the tragic synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. We are in touch with our colleagues at the @hilleljuc in Pittsburgh and other local professionals to ensure their safety. Baruch Dayan Ha'emet.
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Our tradition teaches us that we may not “stand idly by the blood of our neighbors.” Now is the moment for action; standing idly by will not suffice...
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4 years
No student should face discrimination on campus because they are Jewish or support Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people.
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Hillel
2 years
Today on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust. Hillel International’s very existence is a testament to the strength of the Jewish people and our will to survive. L’dor V’dor. Never forget.
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to be men and don’t have to be heteronormative. There are black and brown people in the Jewish community who experience microaggressions and racist attitudes every day. We use white, Ashkenazi, heteronormative Jews to represent all Jews, and when somebody doesn’t fit that 2/4
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Today, we're launching #OwnYourStar , a social media campaign to counter antisemitism IRL and online. Post a picture or video using #OwnYourStar to showcase your Jewish pride!
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profile, people tend to question their Jewishness. Often students who are queer or students of color reach out to me, so I want my presence at Elon Hillel and in the Jewish community to be helpful and meaningful for them. With everything going on, I’ve been posting on social 3/4
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🗓️ Join us on Nov 14th at the National Mall in Washington D.C. for one of the LARGEST pro-Israel events in the U.S.! 🇮🇱💙 Join us, @conf_of_pres , @jfederations , and our partners to march from 1-3pm. Let's make our voices heard!
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Happy and healthy sweet new year, everyone! #RoshHashanah 🍎🍯 http://t.co/OwJaktIBCR
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"The #disability community is the largest minority group in the world. If we'd unite, we could change industries and change elections." -- @JayRuderman #inclusion2017
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Today, and every day, Hillel stands against antisemitism. That’s why we’re joining forces with @StandUp2JewHate and using the #🟦 as a unifying symbol of solidarity and support for the Jewish community. Now it’s your turn–– #StandUpToJewishHate .
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Matthew Bronfman, Chair of @hilleintl Board of Governors, writes in the @NYTimes about the increase of antisemitism on American college campuses and how university leaders need to respond. Read full article here:
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. @GWHillel alumna Maya Weinstein was on stage w/ @ladygaga & @ItsOnUs during the #Oscars .
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2 years
@AdamL @AJCGlobal @ACEducation It’s encouraging to see how many university presidents, diversity officers, and campus leaders are passionate about addressing the rise in antisemitism on college campuses. Jewish students must have allies in campus leadership.
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7 years
Hillels across the USA are working w/ university admin to protect all students subject to the Executive Order on #refugees . List to follow:
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4 years
Announcing Hillel’s #MitzVote schmear campaign, spread the news (and that cream cheese of course!) 🥯 To join the #SchmearCampaign , and make sure your voter registration info is up-to-date, visit .
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2 years
@AdamL @AJCGlobal @ACEducation "Your universities cannot stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion selectively. The university must protect every student’s safety and each student’s right to learn.” –– Matthew Bronfman, Chair of Hillel International’s Board of Governors & the @AJCGlobal Board of Trustees
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Hillel
7 years
Hillel values respectful discourse. Dismayed at anti-Semitism name calling to @jstreetu students at UN conf. Let's fight BDS together!
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Hillel
4 years
We are thrilled to welcome @bariweiss to Hillel International Global Assembly to discuss combating anti-Semitism on campus. #HIGA2019 @nytimes
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6 years
Diagnosed with autism as a child, @jordynbzim was told she would never go to college. Now a sophomore @ohiou , she says using an #iPad to communicate has helped her become an effective @OHIOHillel intern and member of Hillel International's Student Cabinet.
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Last Friday, students at Hillel Kharkiv in Ukraine gathered to celebrate Shabbat with candles, wine, and challah for the first time as a community since the Hillel building was destroyed by Russian bombing in March. A “shehecheyanu” moment for sure! 💙
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Our hearts are in the east with our family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones in Israel as they face this assault launched by Iran and its proxies. Am Yisrael Chai. Always.
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5 years
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. #WeRemember to #neverforget .
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Hillel
5 years
. @RealYoungGravy , a 19-year-old Jewish rapper majoring in Judaic studies at @GWtweets , takes inspiration for his music from his conversations with fellow students and staffers at @GWHillel .
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2 years
The entire Hillel community is praying for peace in Ukraine and throughout the Former Soviet Union. We are in constant communication with local professionals and our partners in the Jewish community to support the safety and needs of Hillel colleagues and students.
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Happy Hanukkah/Chanukah/Hannukah/Hanukah from Hillel International! 🕎 We hope it’s filled with love, light, and A LOT of latkes.🔥
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(1/3) Our hearts and most sincere prayers go out to the victims of the shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub, last night in Colorado Springs. May their memories be a blessing. We also pray that those who were injured make a speedy physical recovery.
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4 years
Mom at seder: and why is this night different from all other nights? Me: *unmutes myself on zoom*
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Hillel
7 years
69 years ago today (on the Hebrew calendar), the Jewish homeland was born!
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5 years
Every week, Shoah survivor Toby Levy teaches students about the events of her childhood. Please help share her story. Join the #WeRemember campaign for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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7 months
Students from campus Hillels around the world have a message for the people of Israel. 💙 🎥: Gabe Greenfield, a student at @pennhillel
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Hillel
7 years
Today, and every day, we remember. #YomHaShoah
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Hillel
4 years
We’re excited to announce the new president and CEO of Hillel International, @AdamL !
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Hillel
7 years
One love, one heart.
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3 years
#OwnYourStar @WestsideGravy ""My parents raised me to be proud of my Black Jewish identity and to understand that despite the obstacles I’d face as a result of it, to never compromise on that."
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6 years
It is impossible to put into words the grief we feel as this Shabbat comes to a close and the Jewish people everywhere learn of the loss of our family, our loved ones, our beloved brothers and sisters, in Pittsburgh at Tree of Life Congregation. (1/4)
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6 months
A staggering 45 reported antisemitism incidents occurred on university campuses in just 3 days. No matter how you look at it, it’s a frightening time to be on campus, but we’re doing everything we can to keep students safe.
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Hillel
3 years
@blakeflayton , Jewish activist, and recent @gwhillel grad will be speaking at this Sunday's No Fear Rally in DC (even more reason to come). We'll see you there! Register here:
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5 years
Happy #Chanukah !
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6 months
We're standing united in our support of the Jewish people and Israel! 🇮🇱💪 Join us TOMORROW at 2pm ET for #JewishStudentsUnite , a virtual event ft. messages of encouragement from leaders, celebrities, and fellow students! Register now! 🖥 🌏
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3 years
@AJCGlobal is empowering young American Jews to develop bold ideas to take on antisemitism and winning submissions will receive up to $10,000 in funding! APPLY NOW! The application is open until 9/27!
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Hillel
5 years
. @FoodNetwork star and Jewish celebrity @duffgoldman will speak at @CornellHillel today! “It is important to bring successful Jewish speakers to show their connection to Judaism while having a flourishing career,” said Hannah Choset.
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8 years
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of Wednesday’s attack in #TelAviv , and our colleagues in Israel.
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7 years
May Otto Warmbier's memory be as a blessing. ZT"L
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6 years
" #Hillel is the international organization that welcomes and encourages students on their Jewish journey. I credit #Hillel with most of my Jewish identity formation!" -- @missmayim
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@Eve_Barlow
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I am not the only one. I refuse to be afraid to show the world who I am. Today @HillelIntl launches #ownyourownstar , a counter campaign on social media intended to fight the terrifyingly rampant growth of antisemitism…
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8 years
On April 11, 1909, Tel Aviv was officially founded as the first modern Jewish city. Happy birthday, @TelAvivNonstop .
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2 years
Tonight, Hillel lay leaders Matthew Bronfman and Skip Vichness, alongside our CEO, @AdamL , are attending the University Presidents Summit on Campus Antisemitism. This event is a collaboration between Hillel, @AJCGlobal & @ACEducation to address antisemitism on campus.
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Hillel
5 years
Shavua tov. We pray for a week of peace.
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6 years
Actress Mila Kunis says, "I love the idea of — regardless of where we are in the world, regardless of what we’re doing, on Friday night, we take a minute to just acknowledge one another."
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“It feels like yesterday when I go to any Hillel.” . @missmayim spent this past weekend in Pittsburgh with the Jewish community and students at @hilleljuc . Read about her Shabbat experience with Hillel in her blog:
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Jewish students are dealing with being away from home, rising antisemitism, the campus mental health crisis, and the lingering impact of the pandemic. That's why we’re expanding mental health services catered to Jewish students. Read more from @USATODAY :
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In response to persistent antisemitism at Sarah Lawrence College, @HillelsOW filed a Title VI complaint with the U.S. Dept. of Education's Office of Civil Rights. Hillels from all over are dedicated to ensuring that all Jewish students feel safe and welcome on campus.
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The first meeting of our inaugural Student Cabinet is officially underway!
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5 years
As we emerge from Yom Kippur, we have learned about the horrific tragedy in Halle and that members of the Base Hillel community from Berlin were in the Halle synagogue at the time of the attack. We are incredibly thankful to report they are all now safe and accounted for.
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6 years
"Share your thoughts. Don't be afraid to get your thoughts and emotions out there. You don't have to submit an op/ed to the @washingtonpost to get published these days." -- Disabilty advocate @OlaOjewumi #Inclusion2017
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🧵 (1/5) Jews in Ukraine are in crisis. Today, we are launching Hillel International’s Emergency Relief Fund to support Jewish students, professionals & their families by ensuring Hillel has the resources to be there during & after the war:
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We are thankful for the release of the first 13 women and children held hostage by Hamas for nearly 50 days and won't stop praying until the rest are home and reunited with their families. #BringThemHome
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The Hillel community mourns the death of Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, who taught and inspired so many of our students and professionals throughout the years. May his memory be a blessing.
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6 years
The original bitcoins. #Hanukkah #Hanukkah2017
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7 years
Special visit from @rabbisacks , at our #JFNAga student kickoff! "The key word of Judaism is not happiness, but it's Simcha (joy)."
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We are alarmed by the intimidation and violence that Jewish students and an Israeli speaker, Ran Bar-Yoshafat, faced on the campus of UC Berkeley this week. No student, including Jewish students, should experience violent hate on their campus.
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Here's to all women. #InternationalWomensDay
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7 years
Hillel students & staffers headed to Capitol Hill on the seventh annual #JDAIM17 to advocate for protecting Medicaid and preserving the #ADA
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“At Hillel, I got a chance to explore how being a Mexican immigrant and Syrian Jew made me who I was.” -Albert Cohen #HIGA2019
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7 years
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of today's Jerusalem attack. All students traveling on Birthright Israel are safe.
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Hillel
5 years
The Hillel movement mourns the murder of dozens of Muslims at prayer in #NewZealand and wishes a refuah shleimah to those injured in this senseless act. Such bigotry and violence have no place in our world. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families affected (1/2)
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Former @jewishagency Israel Fellows share a message of unity and strength for Jewish students: “We hope we gave you all the tools you need to stand up for Israel, to tell the truth…this is your story just as much as it is ours.” Together, we’re stronger. 💙
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Hillel
7 years
Our friend and favorite Twitter personality @Daroff will be awarded the Tikkun Olam award tonight by @JCPA . Thus, we declare #DaroffDay !
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Hillel
8 years
Today is Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). Join us in remembering the millions of lives lost.
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