by Esther Reed | Apr 8, 2014 | Hillel
Masorti on Campus Shabbaton, February 2014 By Alex Hamilton, Class of 2017 I had an amazing experience attending the Masorti on Campus Shabbaton in February. This was an incredibly inspiring event, where I had a great time while simultaneously learning about...
by Esther Reed | Apr 1, 2014 | Hillel
Student Led, Student Inspired: Purim 2014 by Joshua Blachorsky ‘15, Talia Greenstein ’16 and Shoshana Novick ‘15 The Rutgers Hillel Jewish community is truly special. We are a tight-knit group; anyone can get involved and make a difference. Purim here really proved...
by Esther Reed | Mar 25, 2014 | Hillel
Rutgers Hillel Alternative Spring Break: Leaving a Piece of Ourselves in Oklahoma By Ben Weitz, Class of 2016 Written on 3/17/14, the first day of the trip Right away, we had a great confidence-building experience our first day on site. A man needed his roof...
by Esther Reed | Mar 18, 2014 | Hillel
Click here to read Part 1 and find out what inspired Rabbi Esther Reed to run her first 5K! Part 2 of How to Train for a 5K (especially if you have never exercised before!) By Rabbi Esther Reed, Senior Associate Director of Rutgers Hillel If you’re thinking...
by Esther Reed | Mar 11, 2014 | Hillel
Part 1 of How to Train for a 5K (especially if you have never exercised before!) By Rabbi Esther Reed, Senior Associate Director of Rutgers Hillel I have completed three 5K races in my life–all within the past 12 months. Before a few years ago, I...
by Esther Reed | Mar 4, 2014 | Hillel
Beit Midrash Program at Rutgers Hillel By Joshua Blachorsky ‘15 After spending two years in an intensive yeshiva program in Israel, I knew that what I wanted out of my Rutgers experience was not only a high-level secular college education, but a high-level Jewish...
by Esther Reed | Feb 21, 2014 | Hillel
Dance Marathon with Rutgers Hillel: It’s FOR THE KIDS! By Greg Yellin ‘09 It was probably around 4 in the morning when I looked around and wondered to myself, “What did I get myself into… again?” We were about 18 hours into Dance Marathon, a 32 hour (now 30) non-stop...
by Esther Reed | Feb 18, 2014 | Hillel
Birthright with Rutgers Hillel: One of the Best Things I Ever Did! By Daniele Finkel ‘15 I am currently a junior at Rutgers, and this past winter I had the most amazing opportunity to go on Birthright with Rutgers Hillel. It was literally one of the best times...
by Esther Reed | Feb 10, 2014 | Hillel
An Israeli Soldier’s Perspective on Birthright with Rutgers Hillel By Staff Sergeant Tomer Hadar, Israel Defense Forces Rutgers Hillel Taglit-Birthright 1/9/2014 – 1/13/2014 Usually I’m not one to write and express their feelings after a trip or unusual...
by Esther Reed | Feb 4, 2014 | Hillel
How I Became an Advocate for Israel By Jordan Davis ‘16 In the fall of 2012, I had no idea where Israel was on the map and why it was important to me. So, I went on Birthright with Rutgers Hillel and found answers to these questions and more. In Israel, I...
by Esther Reed | Jan 28, 2014 | Hillel
Israel Engagement Beyond Birthright by Diana Diner ’05, Director of the Rutgers Hillel Center for Israel Engagement If I had not gone to Israel on Birthright, I would not be where I am today. Prior to going on the trip, I was not personally engaged about Israel...
by Esther Reed | Jan 21, 2014 | Hillel
The Russian-Jewish Club as a Gateway into Jewish Life at Rutgers Hillel By Samuel Gluzberg ‘15 My parents were born in the Soviet Union, however, I was born here in New Brunswick. My heritage has always been important to me, and within the first semester of my...
by Esther Reed | Jan 14, 2014 | Hillel
Promoting Jewish Values through Days Without Hate By Sarah Harpaz, Class of 2016 When I was originally deciding whether or not to chair Days Without Hate, the answer for me was obvious. I saw Days Without Hate as an opportunity to show people of differing...
by Esther Reed | Jan 7, 2014 | Hillel
A Midwesterner Finds His Home at Rutgers Hillel By Alex Hamilton, Class of 2017 My hometown is Oklahoma City, but I am happy to be spending my college years on the East Coast. I love the people I have grown up with, and while our Jewish community is very small, it is...
by Esther Reed | Dec 30, 2013 | Hillel
Finally, a trip to the Jewish Homeland with Rutgers Hillel! By Simone Shopowich ’16 On the morning of January 5, 2014, you will find me at Newark Liberty International Airport, with my duffel bag on my shoulder, a cup of coffee in my hand, and a contagious (slightly...
by Esther Reed | Dec 23, 2013 | Hillel
Magda Monsour’s Visit to Rutgers Hillel By Danielle Dossantos, Class of 2015, Roselle Park, NJ On November 27th, I had the privilege of attending a lunchtime event hosted by The Center for Israel Engagement at Rutgers Hillel. An Israeli Druze woman, Magda...
by Esther Reed | Dec 16, 2013 | Hillel
Making a Difference in our Local Community with Rutgers Hillel By Mike Nestel ‘14 On the evening of November 17th, Rutgers Koach, the Conservative community at Rutgers Hillel, planned to have an event titled Ace of Cakes, named after a reality television show on the...
by Esther Reed | Dec 10, 2013 | Hillel
Rutgers Hillel developed the Reform Outreach Initiative, the first program on any campus dedicated to the Reform Movement. With a full-time Rabbi, a cadre of student leaders, and support for programming, the Reform Movement now has a voice on the campus with the 2nd...
by Esther Reed | Nov 26, 2013 | Hillel
Latkes, Cranberries, AND Turkey, Oh My! By Amy Winn-Dworkin, Development Director, Rutgers Hillel This upcoming week, Jews all over America are taking part in a historical event, the convergence of Hanukah and Thanksgiving known as Thanksgivukah. This...
by Esther Reed | Nov 19, 2013 | Hillel
Community for Passionate and Creative Jews By Kate Thomas ‘14 It all started with a cup of coffee. Last spring, Rutgers Hillel’s Reform Rabbi, Heath Watenmaker asked me to consider serving as one of the Peer Network Engagement Interns (PNEI) for the 2013-2014 year....
