by Jaime Walman | Nov 1, 2020 | Hillel Ontario, News
I hate the word “no”. Which is why I always start the school year with a values exercise with Hillel Ontario’s Strategy Team that underscores the importance of saying “yes”. We believe that everything is possible. So, when two of my staff came to me in the summer,...
by | May 17, 2018 | Facts, News
As we closely watch the events unfolding at the Israel-Gaza border over the past few weeks, Hillel Ontario is deeply anguished. On the one hand, Jewish tradition teaches us to treasure every human life, and we are saddened by, and mourn this week’s deaths. We are also...
by Hillel Ontario | Sep 15, 2017 | News, Press Release
With the devastation of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in recent days, the affected communities, students, and our colleagues at local Hillels in the southern states are constantly on our mind. We wish them strength during this difficult and challenging time. Hillel...
by Hillel Ontario | Sep 15, 2017 | Entertainment, Hillel Ontario, News
Who Are You? Name: Seth Goren Position: Vice President, Education and Engagement Hometown: Oreland, Pennsylvania, USA (just outside of Philadelphia) Where did you go to college/university? I went to the University of Pennsylvania for what seemed like forever...
by Hillel Ontario | Aug 25, 2017 | Hillel Ontario, News
Who Are You? Name: Lily Fostikova. Position: Program Coordinator, Russian Speaking Initiative (Jewski). Hometown: Richmond Hill/ Moscow. Where did you go to college/university: UTSC. Joining The Family What is your role on campus: Engagement. What are you...
by | Jun 19, 2017 | Entertainment, Event, Hillel Ontario, News
In honor of Pride Month, we put together a list of seven influential Jews who are supporting the LGBTQ community. Some are actively supporting LGBTQ organizations, while others came out as gay or transgender and act as role models to other members of the LGTBQ...
