by Katie Goldig | Sep 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Unity Shabbat program on September 3rd, 2021 brought our campus community together. With over 20 organizations, including Hillels across Ontario, the message was clear: we are united and proud to be Jewish. The idea for the event originated from regular meetings...
by Hillel Ontario | Sep 23, 2021 | Hillel Ontario, Uncategorized
Dear students, parents, supporters, and other members of the Ontario Jewish community, We are writing to you as the Hillel presidents representing nine universities across Ontario. We are often asked what it’s like to be a Jewish student on campus. And, in previous...
by Hillel Ontario | Sep 9, 2021 | Hillel Ontario, Uncategorized
Every year, we welcome new members to our talented team of Hillel professionals! This year, we are thrilled to welcome Ashley Murphy, Aviva Davis, Jacob Brickman, Maya Shapira, Miriam Greenberg, Rebecca Ross, Jacqueline Dressler, Sofia Musman and Deborah Pekar. Read...
by Hillel Ontario | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Shanah Tovah! This week, the Jewish world welcomes 5782; a new year that is filled with promise and hope. Rosh Hashanah signifies new beginnings; an opportunity to reset, refocus and recommit to the year ahead. It also offers the chance to declare our individual and...
by Hillel Ontario | Jun 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Hillel Ontario, Uncategorized
Even before our oldest daughter, Sarah Springer, joined Queen’s Hillel, Hillel was a big part of our lives. Jewish students taught our children at Bader Elkin Talmud Torah, attended High Holy Day services at Beth Israel, and participated in joint community...
by Hillel Ontario | Jun 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Jewish Life at Laurier, Jewish Life at Waterloo, Uncategorized
The last week or so has seen intense conflict and rising tensions in the Middle East, specifically between Israel and Hamas. As a Jewish student who cares deeply about Israel and my family who live there, it was quite an anxious time. Hearing how often my family had...
