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LEAP Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on June 6th, 2024

Kosher-style Shabbat Dinner

Jewish Studies Information Session

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 3rd, 2024

The Jewish Studies program is an interdisciplinary program where students will learn about the history, cultures, literatures, and languages of the Jewish people from antiquity to contemporary times. You can major or minor in Jewish Studies, but you can also enroll in one of our two certificate programs, the Holocaust and Genocide Studies certificate and… read more

HBT Bake Sale Bakes

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 16th, 2024

Join Hillel Benefitting THON in making baked goods for our bake sale on Friday, 10/18! We will make various parve baked goods, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s cookie recipe with Lions for Israel on 10/15.

Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 18th, 2024

Reform and Conservative Services at 6:00, Dinner at 7:00

HBT Pumpkin Decorating Party

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on October 16th, 2024

Stop by the Gutterman Family Center and decorate a Halloween pumpkin! Pumpkins cost $5, and all proceeds will go to THON. Hillel Benefitting THON will provide paint and carving options for students!

Open Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on November 7th, 2024

Conservices host’s Open Shabbat on December 7th. Shabbat Morning davening and oneg. Come hang out, hear torah, eat bagels! Services begin at 10:30, oneg/bagel lunch served at 12:30.

Hanukkah Party

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on December 2nd, 2024

Join Greek Team, Hillel Benefitting THON, Challah for Hope, and Lions for Israel in their Hanukkah Party! On December 5th starting at 5pm, join us in Latke Making and at 6 pm Challah making. All are welcome 🙂

Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on January 29th, 2025

Services at 6, Dinner at 7

Purim Drag Show and Carnival

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on February 13th, 2025

4th Annual Purim Drag Show and Carnival! Doors open at 5:30. We will have carnival games, a pop up market, a prize raffle and food catered by Carter’s Table. Drag show begins at 6. Hear the story of Purim, participate in the costume contest. Party with State College’s premier troupe of Drag Queens, the State… read more

Shalom to Stress

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on March 17th, 2025

Shalom to Stress is a health and wellness class dedicated to helping Penn State Jewish students. This week’s class will be focused on gardening and planting different seeds and flowers. This is a nice way for people to take a break from their everyday responsibilities and focus on a simple thing.

Passover Seder

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on March 24th, 2025

Penn State Hillel will be hosting 2 seders on April 12th at the GFC. They’ll both begin at 6pm. – Traditional seder – Starting at Kadesh ending at Nirtzah. We’re doing the entire Haggadah led by Rabbi Rob and Student Leaders – Alternative seder – A shorter seder for students who are not interested in… read more

Israeli Dancing

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on April 10th, 2025

Greek Team Welcome Back Party

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on July 8th, 2025

Greek team hosts a welcome back party for Jewish students in Greek Life

Shuk and Cook

Written by: Madylin Garrett on February 9th, 2026

Getting that Friday night feeling on a weekday. Golden, crunchy, and better than your Bubbe’s -It’s Schnitzel time! The Gutterman Family Center 180 S Garner st, 6:30PM

Jewish Learning Fellowship (KD/Beta Sig)

Written by: Madylin Garrett on March 3rd, 2026

The Jewish Learning Fellowship is a 10-week experiential, conversational seminar for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism and the world on their own terms. It is an opportunity for you to surround yourself with friends, create a community, and navigate life’s big questions with mentors who value your growth even after JLF concludes… read more