Archives
Shabbat Services
Conservative and Reform Shabbat Services.
Challah For Hunger Bake
Every two weeks, Challah For Hunger bakes loaves of Challah for students, families, and organizations. Challah For Hunger’s profits are immediately split between their charity of choice and Challah For Hunger’s national charity. If you are interested in baking for Challah For Hunger, contact Elana Rosner at [email protected] or Abby Kaiser at [email protected] for more… read more
Hillel Executive Board Meeting
This is the time that our Executive Board meets to discuss our organizational goals, direction, and to make plans for the future!
Havdallah Led by Tikkun Olam
LEV THON Org Executive Board Meeting
An evening with Ari Shavit
Ari Shavit, Haaretz journalist and author of “My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel” will be visiting Penn State to engage students, faculty, and staff on the current and future state of Israel. Please join us!
Erev Rosh HaShanah Dinner
Join us for a catered meal to welcome the New Year. Purchase tickets early to enjoy discounted prices! Ticket prices are as follows: Before September 1: Students – $18 Non-students – $36 Before September 12: Students – $20 Non-students – $40 Day of Purchases: Students – $25 Non-students – $45
Shabbat Services
Every week students run Shabbat services. Choose between Reform services, Conservative services, or special Shabbat discussions to bring in the weekend.
Shabbat Services
Every week students run Shabbat services. Choose between Reform services, Conservative services, or special Shabbat discussions to bring in the weekend.
Shabbat Dinner
Join us after Shabbat services for a delicious meal made by Penn State Hillel students!
Shabbat Dinner
Join us after Shabbat services for a delicious meal made by Penn State Hillel students!
Lion’s L’Chaim – Open House + Shabbat (Parent and Family Weekend)
Kick off Parent’s Weekend with Penn State Hillel! Stop by to shmooze and nosh at our pre-Shabbat Open House, followed by Shabbat Services and Dinner. We look forward to getting to know the families and friends that make up Jewish life at Penn State! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Jewish life on campus and connect… read more
LEV 2000 Degrees Pottery Event
LEV, Penn State’s Jewish-Life THON Org is holding a pottery event at 2000 degrees downtown. Hillel will pay for $5 of your item so that those funds go to THON. Come for pottery, ceramics, painting, and more!
Jews and Brews
Drinks on you, apps on Hillel! Varying locations. Check Facebook for updates! *21+ event*
Krav Maga Lesson
Feeling insecure to walk on campus at night??? Want to learn how to defend yourself??? KRAV MAGA is your key! A series of sessions will give you the tools to protect yourself and avoid dangerous situations! Our first session will be at the Arboretum at 2:00PM. We will meet by the fountain and we expect… read more
Communicate For Israel ft. Hasbara Fellowship Advisor, Fay Goldstein
Please join the Penn State Hillel as we host Hasbara Fellowship’s East Coast Regional Advisor, Fay Goldstein. Fay will be presenting and doing an interactive workshop on how to communicate for Israel and answer the tough questions about Israel and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The session will outline the basic principles of effective communication when advocating… read more
Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon
The January entry in our Contemporary Play Reading Series, BAD JEWS centers on which grandchild will receive Poppy’s chai: the “good Jew” Daphna or her cousin Liam, the “bad Jew.” BAD JEWS featured four actors from the Penn State School of Theatre and will read the play from scripts. An audience discussion will follow the… read more
Tamid Meetings
Israel Ambassadors Group Meeting
Jewish Learning Fellowship
Hillel’s first 10-week Jewish learning class is here! Students learn about Judaism and connect it to relevant issues in their lives here – relationships, art, culture, and how it all fits in with their college lives. For more details, visit https://pennstatehillel.org/jewish-learning-fellowship/ This event is limited to participants in the Jewish Learning Fellowship. E-mail Rob France, Assistant… read more
Jewish Student Life Committee Information Session
INFORMATION SESSIONS WILL BE TUESDAY (2/9) – THURSDAY (2/11) at 8:30PM in room 104. Apply to be on Penn State Hillel’s Student Life Committee and help plan all of our exciting programs! Work with an incredible cohort of Penn State students and staff who are passionate about sustaining Jewish life at Penn State. For more… read more
Above and Beyond Documentary: Viewing and Discussion
Join us on April 5 for a viewing of the documentary, Above and Beyond. After the movie we will have students share their connection to the formation of Israel. In 1948, a group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. As members of ‘Machal’ — volunteers… read more
Jewish Learners Fellowship – Class
Class 1- Tuesday, September 13th Class 2- Tuesday, September 20th Class 3- Tuesday, September 27th Class 4- Tuesday, October 4th Class 5- Tuesday, October 18, Class in the Sukkah Class 6- Tuesday, October 25 Class 7- Tuesday, November 1 Class 8- Tuesday, November 8 Class 9- Tuesday, November 15 Class 10- Tuesday, November 29 – Commencement… read more