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Alternative Spring Break 2018 – Roatan, Honduras

March 5, 2018 11:04 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Once again, dedicated students and staff have embarked on a journey to the town of La Colonia in Roatan, Honduras. This is the 3rd year that Penn State students will spend in Roatan. Why Roatan, Honduras? Eleven years ago, Scott Fried, motivational speaker, HIV/AIDS educator, activist, and author, traveled to the island of Honduras on a… read more

Official Statement on Menorah Incident

November 10, 2017 11:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

State College, PA – November 10, 2017 – We are deeply saddened to learn about the theft of the Penn State Chabad menorah that took place on October 27. The menorah was stolen from the Chabad house and transferred to the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity house resulting in significant damage. This crime was believed to… read more

Israel American Council | National Conference

November 2, 2017 9:58 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

This weekend is the Israel American Council National Conference in Washington DC. We’re sending 4 students there to experience influential thought leaders, industry experts, senior political figures, diplomatic figures, community leaders, prominent journalists and more. This inspiring gathering will explore Israeli-American and Jewish identity, bring together the Israeli-American and Jewish communities for deep dive discussions, and… read more

Never Forget by Jamie Butler

May 3, 2017 11:56 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Jamie, senior hospitality management major, has been an active part of Jewish life on campus, as former student President and trusty Hillel chef, Jamie’s passion for and commitment to Jewish life is undeniable. When Jamie arrived on campus, she had her own mission – to bring Holocaust education and awareness to Penn State and State… read more

Tips and Tricks To Get You Through Finals:

May 1, 2017 10:14 am Published by Leave your thoughts

1. Channel your inner Beyonce:  Exams have NOTHING on us.  2. Prepare a boatload of snacks Food is fuel. Food that is fuel is probably supposed to be healthier than what’s pictured above but lets be real…. its finals week and the only thing getting us through is that extra bag(s) of Doritos.  3. Craft… read more

Alternative Spring Break 2017 – Roatan, Honduras

March 7, 2017 9:35 am Published by Leave your thoughts

14 students and 2 staff embarked on a journey to the town of La Colonia in Roatan, Honduras. This is the second year that Penn State students will spend in Roatan. Why Roatan, Honduras? Ten years ago, Scott Fried, motivational speaker, HIV/AIDS educator, activist, and author, traveled to the island of Honduras on a holiday cruise…. read more

Unlocking My Jewish Identity by Caitlin Wolper

February 15, 2016 12:44 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Unlocking My Jewish Identity by Caitlin Wolper, BA/MA English ’17     My first international flight, in a way, brought me home. We landed around five in the afternoon, Tel Aviv hinting toward sunset as we shook out our shoulders from the eleven hour trip. Spilling into the airport, we all tried to message our parents:… read more

In The News

January 20, 2016 10:14 am Published by Leave your thoughts

1/20/2016 – The Collegian – Penn State Hillel Will Soon Be Operating From Downtown Onward State – Penn State Hillel To Open Massive Downtown Community Center

Winter Break In Poland

January 12, 2016 11:02 am Published by Leave your thoughts

From December 28 – January 4 Penn State Hillel, with a partnership with Aish Penn State, another Jewish group on campus, took 26 students to travel around Poland to learn about its history – from its beginning in the 1300s thru World War II and the Holocaust specifically. In just under a week, students visited… read more