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Challah 4 Hope

Written by: Madylin Garrett on August 21st, 2026

Baking challahs for Shabbat with Challah for Hope!

BKind Hanukkah Candle Lighting

Written by: Lori T. Given on December 5th, 2018

Light another candle with BKind in the Pasq on Thursday night!

Café Ivrit

Written by: Lori T. Given on February 8th, 2022

Cafe Ivrit is the best place for Hebrew speakers and non-speakers of any level to practice learning a new language! Grab a latte and join us around the coffee table! 

Onward Israel Info Session

Written by: Lori T. Given on February 15th, 2022

An info session to talk about the 8-week internship program in Israel

Tailgate for Football v. Ohio University

Written by: Lori T. Given on August 10th, 2022

Join Penn State Hillel in Lot 11 to tailgate our first home game of the 2022 season! Proudly sponsored by BICEP, learn more about joining our Birthright Israel trips at freeisraeltrip.org/psu

Shabbat

Written by: Lori T. Given on July 31st, 2023

Join us for dinner (6 PM) and services (7 PM) to bring in the weekend.

Open Shabbat

Written by: Lori T. Given on October 9th, 2025

Conservices host’s Open Shabbat on September 20th. Shabbat Morning davening and oneg. Come hang out, hear torah, eat bagels! Services begin at 10:15, oneg/bagel lunch served at 12:30.

Jews and Brews

Written by: Lori T. Given on October 27th, 2025

Hang out with friends at Primanti Bros. and get free appetizers!

Challah For Hunger Bake

Written by: Hannah Giterman on January 19th, 2017

In order to fulfill our mission of bringing people together to bake and sell challah in effort to raise funds and awareness for social justice causes by: Giving Globally: Chapters donate half the proceeds to support national or global organizations fighting hunger. We partner with MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger to raise funds for… read more

Spa Day with Yallah Sports

Written by: Hannah Giterman on April 20th, 2017

Spa Day for Yallah! Lets De-Stress Week Stop by and relax with Dead Sea Mud, relaxing Israeli music and free KIND Bars. We’ll give you tips on staying healthy during finals week and even a free massage! Location: HUB (look for our table) Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Hillel Tailgate

Written by: Hannah Giterman on September 11th, 2017

Hey football fans! Come join PSU Hillel for a food & fun-filled tailgate before the Georgia State game on Saturday, September 16. We will be posting up in Lot 12, keep an eye on Facebook day-of for a specific location update. Come hungry for hot off the grill Kosher hot dogs, burgers (beef/veggie), grilled onions, pasta… read more

Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Danielle

Written by: Hannah Giterman on October 10th, 2017

Next week we will be welcoming back our Campus Rabbi: Rabbi Danielle Leshaw! There will be 3 opportunities to learn with her. Please RSVP by Monday October 15th for one of the three learning sessions using this form: https://goo.gl/j8V7tF Tuesday 10/17 from 1-2p Wednesday 10/18 from 11a-12p and 1-2p Rabbi Danielle will be discussing issues of… read more

Paint Night with LEV

Written by: Hannah Giterman on December 4th, 2017

Come paint some awesome pottery pieces with LEV at 2000 Degrees. LEV will be covering up to $10 worth of pieces. We ask for a donation of at least $5. All money will go towards THON.

Challah for Hunger Bake

Written by: Hannah Giterman on February 6th, 2018

On Thursday, February 22nd, Challah for Hunger will be having a bake! We will be baking , plain and chocolate chip challah that can be pre-ordered prior to this date, as well as a third flavor that you can vote for! To find out how to pre-order a challah please email [email protected]. Our bakes are open to… read more

Shabbat Services and Dinner

Written by: Hannah Giterman on March 22nd, 2018

Services begin at 5:30pm Dinner begins at 6:30pm Updates are always posted in the newsletter or on social media.

Challah for Hunger Bake with LINK

Written by: Hannah Giterman on April 2nd, 2018

On Thursday, April 19, Challah for Hunger will be having a bake with LINK! We will be baking banana chocolate chip, plain and chocolate chip challah that can be pre-ordered prior to this date. Our bakes are open to anyone who wishes to volunteer. Order a challah here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch5br9AvvxBZE4W2z8-_0YUD6PBRfFI2UhFbi1iU2gNrbFtQ/viewform

Link Ice Cream Social

Written by: [email protected] on August 27th, 2018

Penn State Hillel’s Link Program is a yearlong engagement initiative that pairs first year students with upperclassmen. Join Link for their first Ice Cream Social at the Creamery–first year students and upperclassmen welcome!

The story of a Holocaust Survivor

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on January 29th, 2019

Come and hear Fred Heyman’s story of how she survived the Holocaust at 7 pm in the Worship Hall. RSVP Below