Imagine being a student this week at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and having an eviction notice placed on the door of your dorm room because you are Jewish. That’s what happened to some...
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Fascinating and Insightful Panel on Engaging with Millenial Jews...
It is no secret that the organized Jewish community is struggling to connect with the younger generations, whether Generation X, The Oregon Trail Generation, or Millenials. The Jewish Federations of...
Hillels: Open, Regular, Safe, Venti, or Grande
If not now, when? I will tell you when. Tuesday, September 9. Today, Eric Fingerhut, President and Chief Hillel Officer of Hillel International, will meet with representatives of OPEN HILLEL in...
Will Anyone Fill Bronfman’s Chair?
As the Jewish world comes to grips with the passing of the legendary Jewish leader, activist, philanthropist and businessman Edgar Bronfman, who died this weekend at the age of 84, major questions...
Edgar Bronfman z”l, Businessman, Philanthropist, WJC...
The New York Times reports that Edgar Bronfman passed away Saturday at the age of 84. Born to a prominent Jewish/Canadian family, his mother was Saidye Bronfman and his father was Samuel Bronfman...
Swarthmore Hillel: If I Am Only For Israel, Who Will Be For Me?
Eric Fingerhut and Hillel International have a problem. But it can be a good problem. Jewish students at Swarthmore College’s Hillel have voted to open their doors to groups and speakers who do...