Hillel Happenings

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KU Hillel Poland and Israel Leadership Trip 2023
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KU Hillel Poland and Israel Leadership Trip 2023

KU Hillel is so excited to travel to Poland with student leaders to learn about its rich Jewish history and community. After their time in Poland, students and staff will attend the AJC Global Forum in Tel Aviv where they will come together with thousands of people to be at the center of some of the most important conversations in the Jewish world.

Follow along on their adventures as students provide updates throughout their trip

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KU Hillel Meets 100+ New Students; Welcomes Back Returning Jayhawks
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KU Hillel Meets 100+ New Students; Welcomes Back Returning Jayhawks

“Welcome Week helped set the tone for an incredible semester,” said Suzy Sostrin, Executive Director. “We love creating as many opportunities as possible for our newest Jayhawks to get to know the incredible Hillel community and make friends right off the bat.”

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Birthright’s back, alright!
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Birthright’s back, alright!

We are so excited to bring back Birthright trips again! Our first trip is January 2022, this winter break. Sign up for more information in this blog.

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Celebrating the Class of 2021
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Celebrating the Class of 2021

Our KU Hillel seniors came together for a special outdoor graduation ceremony and havdalah filled with some of our favorite traditions. As we often say to our new alumni: Remember your nest and return to it often.

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Student Spotlight: Noah Kahn
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Student Spotlight: Noah Kahn

Noah Kahn is a junior at the University of Kansas who has been involved with Hillel since he first got to campus. We got the chance to speak with him about how Hillel has supported him throughout college, as well as Hillel’s role in making him feel comfortable on campus.

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Student Spotlight: Abrie Berkowitz
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Student Spotlight: Abrie Berkowitz

Abrie Berkowitz is a senior majoring in exercise science from Scottsdale, AZ, who has held positions at KU Hillel on the engagement team and the strategic team. She has recently been accepted at Washington University in St. Louis to become a physical therapist. Read more about her here!

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Welcome Back Shabbat
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Welcome Back Shabbat

Welcome Back Shabbat started with Shabbat kits passed out on campus, then Shabbat dinner delivery and services together on Zoom. We loved seeing so many of you!

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