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Reflection on Holocaust Education Week
By: Hannah Feldbloom Holocaust Education Week may have ended, but the importance of the programs will stay for ages. I wish to thank all of our...
Winter Is Coming
By Elisheva Tzafon I don’t know about you, but this week I suddenly really wish I were in Israel. Like yallah, let’s go, right now – oh wait that’s...
COVID-19 Resources
York University COVID-19 Updates Stay safe and stay healthy. Keep yourself up-to-date about York's COVID-19 updates and more by following this link...
They said you couldn’t put genuine human interaction in a Zoom meeting – they were wrong.
In years gone by, during days spent in the Hillel lounge that is now merely a thing of legend, many a student could be heard professing that Hillel...
You Didn’t Know I Was Gay? It’s Okay, Neither Did I
Martha Gumprich is not only one of our interns but also an amazing writer with a personal blog that we love. With Martha’s blessing, we are happy to...
Hakarat HaTov @ Hillel
Written by: Elisheva Tzafon In honour of both the new academic and Jewish years that are upon us, both unprecedented in their own ways, I would like...
Welcome Back!
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lior Diklshpan and I’m the new Hillel York Director. I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to...
Purim With Hillel 2020
With Purim just a few days away, Hillel Ontario has created three different videos to help you get prepared. Learn how to make hamantashens and to...
Evan and Seth’s Jewish Not-Jewish Movie Blog: The Last Jedi
Welcome to the second instalment of Evan and Seth’s Jewish Not-Jewish Movie Blog! As you might remember, about once a month, Evan (Senior Jewish...
Out of Sync 2020 Highlights
Out of Sync was a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out to show your support for Hillel Ontario. Relive the excitement and incredible...
8 Gays of Channukah
York University has been in the media a lot in recent months. Often, what gets left on the cutting room floor is the voice of students, particularly...
Evan and Seth’s Jewish Not-Jewish Movie Blog: The Disaster Artist, Part 1
Welcome to Evan and Seth’s Jewish Not-Jewish Movie Blog! About once a month, Evan (Senior Jewish Educator, Hillel York) and Seth (Chief Education...
Evan and Seth’s Jewish Not-Jewish Movie Blog: The Disaster Artist, Part 2
Jewy and Not-as-Jewy Sources As you think about the film and consider the post-screening questions below, here are some fun Jewy and not-as-Jewy...
We know this has been a difficult week at York. We, at Hillel York, want to take a moment and hold space for the wide range of reactions and...
The safety of all students on campus is Hillel Ontario’s top priority. The event that occurred last night at York University, in which anti-Israel...
The Heart of Auschwitz
Written By: Jeremy Starr, Program Director At York, we hosted numerous events for Holocaust Education Week, and each was meaningful in its own...
A must see film: Jojo Rabbit
A new film stirring up controversy is Jojo Rabbit, a satiric comedy about Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. The thought of someone making a satire...
The Importance of Holocaust Education Week
Written By: Ilana Lazar As a granddaughter of two Holocaust survivors, commemorating the Holocaust is an essential thread in the fabric of my life....
Israeli Culture Night
Written By: Tanya Golshani This past Thursday evening Hillel York and Standwithus Canada partnered to showcase Israeli culture in a fun and...
Meet Michelle and David, Jewski Interns at Hillel York!
My name is Michelle and I'm a 3rd year kinesiology student at York University. I love the outdoors, skiing, dancing, and meeting people who have a...
Mouthful: Rosh Hashanah Exotic Fruit Taste Test
On the second night of Rosh Hashanah, it is common to eat a new fruit as a way to taste the newness of the year. Check out our students taste and...
Mouthful: Rosh Hashanah Edition
Dip the apples in the honey, its Rosh Hashanah! Shana Tova from everyone at Hillel York. We wish you all a sweet and healthy new year. Get into the...
Frosh Week 101
Frosh week is by far one of the most memorable university experiences. The excitement that builds up during frosh week sets the stage for what the...
Welcome Back!
Written By: Anna Kissin, Director Can you believe it’s already September? I know I can’t! Hi, I’m Anna, the Director of Hillel York. As sad as I am...
Dear First Year Me
Written by Ilana Lazar Top 7 things I would tell my first year self DiversifyI started first year as an Undecided major and took courses in just...
Being Jewish at York
Written by Nicole Tillin, President of Hillel York On November 22, York Hillel hosted another awesome Frosh Series event. It was a panel discussion...