by Esther Reed | Jun 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Condolences to Rav Avi and Sara Schwartz Dear Rutgers Hillel Community, As many of you have already heard, Rabbi Avi and Sara Schwartz’s beloved daughter, Kiki, Yakira Leeba, passed away yesterday. Kiki, just a few weeks shy of 4, was a joyful and loved child...
by Esther Reed | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
The arts have been a subject which, for a long time, have held great importance to the students who make up the community at Rutgers Hillel. In the past, there were frequent opportunities for students to produce and appreciate art. Over the last few years, this work...
by Esther Reed | Mar 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends,As a community, we just concluded the celebration of Purim, the Jewish holiday in which we recognize the topsy-turvy, unpredictable nature of our world. So perhaps it is fitting that the whole world seems a bit topsy-turvy right now, with the...
by Rachel Podhorcer | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Moving out of the dorms can be an anxiety inducing process. From looking for a home or apartment to acclimating to off campus life, it has not been the easiest thing to accomplish at Rutgers University over the past few years. But there is good news! If you are Jewish...
by Esther Reed | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
What Being Jewish Means to Me By Max DuBoff ’19 Max DuBoff ’19 This is the first of two blog posts written by students who spoke during the Rutgers Hillel Kol Nidre service for Yom Kippur. Yonkel goes to his rabbi and says, “Rabbi, I want you to make me a Levite.”...
by Esther Reed | Sep 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Israel Changed Me Forever By Jordan Siegel, Class of 2018 Sam Kralle, Jordan Siegel, and Kelly Stimmel on their birthright trip For me Birthright was an eye opening and life changing experience. Before going on Birthright I felt little to no connection to the...
by Esther Reed | Aug 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
10 Extraordinary Days on Birthright by Jose Matiella ’17 I was never a religious person, and I don’t plan on becoming one. However, my birthright trip made me feel closer to the Jewish people and made me embrace my Jewish heritage. It’s an extraordinary...
by Esther Reed | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rutgers Hillel as “Bookends” for my College Career by Esti Mellul, class of 2016 Esti Mellul ’16 singing with Kol Halalya To say that Hillel has been an important part of my college career would be an understatement. Hillel has not just been a part of my...
by Esther Reed | Jun 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Trip of a Lifetime By Jacob Persily, Class of 2016 10 days – 12,000 miles in the air – 75 miles on foot – 1 incredible experience Jacob Persily ’16 at the kotel on Birthright with Rutgers Hillel in May 2016 There is no better way to characterize the incredible...
by Esther Reed | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rutgers Hillel Leadership Training Day By Max DuBoff, Class of 2019 Julia Motis ’17 , Ashtyn Greenstein ’17, Brittany Yesner ’19, Sam Snyder ’19 and Max DuBoff ’19 at Leadership Day in May 2016 I’m Max DuBoff, and I’m incredibly excited to serve as Koach/Conservative...
by Esther Reed | Sep 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
This week-long holiday commemorates the Jews living in booths while wandering in the desert. Come join our festive meals in the Sukkah!
by Esther Reed | Apr 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Rutgers Hillel Latte Pledge The Rutgers Hillel Latte Pledge is a new way for departing seniors and recent Rutgers alumni to give back, and be part of our culture of giving and philanthropy. For college students, the Latte Pledge provides an opportunity to thank an...
by Esther Reed | May 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
FOUR RUTGERS HILLEL NOMINEES WIN ROSCARS AWARDS RABBI ESTHER REED, STUDENT SAM WEINER, INTERFAITH SHABBAT DINNER, SCARLET KNIGHT BAR MITZVAH EARN RECOGNITION NEW BRUNSWICK– Rutgers Hillel once again dominated the 2012 Rutgers Outstanding Students Celebration and...
