The Hillels of Georgia Weekly Chai-Lights Reel

ISSUE NO. 17 | VOL. 2026

Knead to Know: Repro Shabbat at Hillel UGA

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At Hillel UGA, students gathered to prepare challahs for Repro Shabbat, an initiative organized by the National Council of Jewish Women that frames reproductive freedom as a Jewish value. Each year, hundreds of Jewish communities across the country mark this Shabbat as an opportunity to explore reproductive freedom through a Jewish lens, grounding contemporary conversations in Torah, tradition, and lived experience.

Led by Hillel UGA’s student Tzedek Committee, the evening wove together ritual, text study, and thoughtful dialogue. Between dustings of flour and laughter around the mixer, programs like Repro Shabbat invite students to experience Judaism not as abstract or distant, but as a living framework that speaks directly to the moral and personal issues of our time.

Kol Yisrael, Many Stories: Expanding the Narrative at KSU

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Kol Yisrael launched at KSU Hillel this semester with a focus on ethnic diversity within Israeli society. Through thoughtful exploration and dialogue, students engage with Israel on a deeper and more nuanced level. By examining communities and identities beyond the traditional American ("Ashke-normative") lens, students gain a broader understanding of Israel’s complexity and richness. These conversations strengthen informed Jewish identity and foster thoughtful Jewish leaders who engage meaningfully with Israel and the global Jewish people.

Culture in the Kitchen at Emory Hillel

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Emory Hillel partnered with the Emory Hebrew Department for a Master Chef-inspired culinary experience that blended Hebrew language, Israeli culture, and campus collaboration. By working alongside other departments of student life, Hillel strengthens its role as a central hub for Jewish engagement and helps weave Jewish life into the broader campus fabric. These partnerships create a richer, more dynamic Jewish atmosphere and help us connect more students to community and Israeli culture in ways that feel natural and joyful.

From Tech to Tel Aviv: Immersive Israel at Georgia Tech

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Excitement continues to build at Hillel at Georgia Tech as students prepare for transformative experiences through Birthright Israel and Onward Israel.

Interest in immersive Israel travel has grown significantly, reflecting a strong desire among students to learn, visit, and form personal connections with Israel. Many participants channel their enthusiasm into campus initiatives such as Israel Fest, bringing renewed energy and leadership to Jewish life at Georgia Tech.