ISSUE NO. 26 | VOL. 2026 Emory Hillel Graduate Honored at AJC Global Forum READ MORE Recent Emory University graduate Sophie Kalmin was recognized by the American Jewish Committee with the Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy at the AJC Global Forum in Washington, D.C. The award honors student leaders who work to combat antisemitism, strengthen Jewish life, and advocate for Israel on campus. As president of Emory Hillel, Sophie championed policies supporting Jewish student

ISSUE NO. 25 | VOL. 2026 A Year In Review READ MORE This year, Georgia Tech Hillel achieved remarkable growth, engaging over 270 Jewish community members and increasing student engagement more than sixfold to 80 active students. For the first time, students gained a dedicated Hillel space and a true home on campus for studying, socializing, and finding community. Together, students shared 17 Shabbat dinners, celebrated every major Jewish holiday with pride, and devoured over

ISSUE NO. 24 | VOL. 2026 Stand with Hillel, A Night to Remember READ MORE More than 300 people filled The Temple for Stand With Hillel, but what people are still talking about isn’t the crowd, it’s the feeling in the room. Students shared what Hillel really is to them. Not a program, but a place. “Hillel is where I found my people.” We also honored Alli Medof and Steve Oppenheimer for their commitment to Jewish life and to our students. But the heart of the night was clear: w

ISSUE NO. 23 | VOL. 2026 IsraelFest Takes Over KSU READ MORE For one afternoon, Kennesaw State felt less like a campus and more like a lively Israeli shuk. Students arrived, grabbed their tote bags and 25 “shekels,” and quickly got the hang of it: bartering for falafel, shawarma, bamba, bisli, limonana, and even Dead Sea salt souvenirs. And, of course, "Bubbles the Camel" made a much-anticipated appearance, drawing in curious students from all over. About 250 students and com

ISSUE NO. 22 | VOL. 2026 A Seder… with a sweet twist READ MORE KSU students gathered for a multi-faith Chocolate Seder that blended tradition with creativity. Using chocolate to reimagine ritual elements, students explored the meaning behind the Seder while drawing connections to how other faiths mark sacred moments. For many non-Jewish students, it was a first introduction to Passover. For Jewish students, it opened up new ways of thinking about prayer, food, and tradition a