Author Archives for Hannah Giterman

First Annual Jewish Leaders Gala – 11/18/2015

November 20, 2015 11:58 am Published by Leave your thoughts

On Wednesday, November 18, 2015, Penn State Hillelannounced and celebrated its brand-new leadership structure with its first Jewish Leaders Gala. 130 Jewish student leaders, campus and community partners, and Penn State Hillel Board members welcomed special guest speakers President Eric Barron, Vice President for Student Affairs Damon Sims, and several outstanding students. Thank you to… read more

Shabbox Shalom! Jewish life lights up across campus

November 13, 2015 1:38 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

State College, PA, November 13, 2015 – ‘Shabbox Shalom!’ set to launch the week of November 16, hopes to empower students to create their own Jewish space on campus. For the first time ever, Penn State Hillel helps students bring Shabbat home by providing a ‘Shabbox’ for personal weekly Shabbat ritual. ‘Shabbox Shalom’ created by… read more

In The News

October 22, 2015 11:34 am Published by Leave your thoughts

TIME Magazine, October 21, 2015 – ‘American Students Visiting Israel Not Dissuaded by Unrest‘ featuring Penn State Hillel’s Community Engagement Associate, Hannah Giterman  

Rosh Hashanah – 5776

September 21, 2015 11:35 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon  By: Penn State Hillel’s Executive Director, Aaron Kaufman “College is an amazing experience.  Your whole life is ahead of you.  You’re away from your parents for the first time, exploring academic possibilities, career possibilities, relationship possibilities…  It’s a time of self-discovery, of figuring out not just what you want to do… read more