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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Written By: Jeremy Starr, Program Director At York, we hosted numerous events for Holocaust Education Week, and each was meaningful in its own...

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...

Written By: Ilana Lazar As a granddaughter of two Holocaust survivors, commemorating the Holocaust is an essential thread in the fabric of my life....

Written By: Tanya Golshani This past Thursday evening Hillel York and Standwithus Canada partnered to showcase Israeli culture in a fun and...

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...

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...

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 is by far one of the most memorable university experiences. The excitement that builds up during frosh week sets the stage for what the...

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...

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...

Written by Nicole Tillin, President of Hillel York On November 22, York Hillel hosted another awesome Frosh Series event. It was a panel discussion...