In a recent conversation, senior Zina Shimov reflected on the moments at Hillels of Georgia that carried her through some of her hardest and most meaningful years. When Zina, an Israeli student far from home, first arrived at Georgia Tech, she felt lost. She wandered onto Tech Green without realizing a student fair was underway and noticed an Israeli flag at the Hillel table. At that moment, she felt seen and welcomed. Through IsraelFest, October 7 memorials, Shabbat dinners,

ISSUE NO. 13 | VOL. 2026 Join Us + Inspire the Next Generation of Jewish Leaders Emory Hillel MTF Reunion + A Night with the Consul General READ MORE Emory students reunited with their Maccabee Task Force (MTF) cohort, both Jewish and non-Jewish alumni alike, for a powerful evening of reflection and connection. The following night, student leaders sat down with the new Israeli Consul General, Eitan Weiss, for a lively conversation about Israel, identity, and leadership. “ I’

ISSUE NO. 12 | VOL. 2026 UGA’s Jewish Greek Life Unites for Israel in Charity Basketball Game READ MORE Hillel UGA, AEPi, and TEP came together for a high-energy charity basketball game benefiting The Israel Bridge , drawing 100+ Greek-life spectators . Hillel UGA alumnus and event photographer, Savannah Bradford, shared that “it was powerful to see two major Jewish communities at UGA unite to do something bigger for the greater good,” capturing the spirit of the night. The e

ISSUE NO. 11 | VOL. 2026 Shabbat That Feels Like Home: UGA Parents' Weekend READ MORE  UGA Hillel welcomed Jewish Educational Loan Fund ( JELF) leaders and visiting parents for a joyful, spirited Shabbat that brought generations together around one table. From singing to shared stories, the night was filled with warmth, pride, and community connection. The most powerful moment? Watching students, parents, and JELF partners form one extended Jewish family; living out Hillels o

ISSUE NO. 10 | VOL. 2026 Emory Hillel Honors the Past & Inspires the Future During Homecoming Weekend READ MORE Emory Hillel’s Homecoming Weekend brought together more than 140 alumni, parents, faculty, and community members for two days filled with connection and celebration. Long-lost cousins discovered each other (really!), alumni returned from every era, and new friendships were made across generations. The weekend kicked off with a lively pre-Shabbat reception featuring