Community Service & Alternative Breaks
Rutgers Hillel is committed to furthering the Jewish idea of Tikkun Olam or “repair the world.” There is a vibrant community service committee who puts together events each week to help out the local community. Events in the past have included cooking chicken soup for a local hospice, volunteering at a local soup kitchen and putting together an event for International Women’s Day.
For more information, email the Social Action Co-Chairs Meira Klafter and Yosef Fruhman at studentboard@rutgershillel.org
Days Without Hate
“Days Without Hate” is a non-profit community service program, which is directed by Rutgers Hillel. The event began in 1997 in response to the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister, Yizhak Rabin, and has grown from this original idea into an annual event that unites Rutgers faculty, staff, local businesses, and student organizations to make a statement that we care about our social environment. Our expectation is to draw from this experience and help to impact the future. A Day Without Hate took place on Thursday, October 30 this past year.
This event included a series of activities. This year we had Tables set up in all dining halls and student centers where people stopped to pledge. By signing the pledge, students, faculty, staff, and local residents are encouraged to spend an entire day where they consider their words, actions, and their effects. We also distributed flyers with encouragement for acts of kindness. A Blood Drive was held on campus. The day culminated with a motivating rally featuring an interfaith service and an a cappella concert.
Click here for a short video about the 2013 Days Without Hate!
Alternative Spring Breaks
Looking for a meaningful way to spend your spring break? Want to get your hands dirty and make the world a better place? Each year Rutgers Hillel runs a number of exciting trips for students.
Our Alternative Spring Breaks combine travel, hands-on volunteer work, and Jewish social justice. Past years’ trips have included El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Israel, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico.
We are excited to announce service opportunities for this academic year.
For more information, email nancy@rutgershillel.org.
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