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Kol Nidrei Pre-Fast Meal

Written by: Madylin Garrett on August 28th, 2026

A community meal to prepare for the Yom Kippur fast.

Pie-A-Chair

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

Benefiting THON, come support Hillel’s THON org LEV. Pie a chair… just what it sounds like! $3 for 1 pie $5 for 2 pies

Warm Up America! Crochet for Charity

Written by: Lori T. Given on January 31st, 2022

Come make crochet squares for charity and enjoy free hot chocolate! The organization Warm Up America! needs 7″x9″ squares to make blankets for children’s hospitals, women’s shelters, and more. Never seen a crochet hook? No worries, no experience is necessary. We will teach you how to crochet!! Come at any time during the event and… read more

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.

Unleash the Pride

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

Meet the Lions for Israel Board and learn all about our amazing upcoming activities!

Jewish Graduate Student Mixer

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

This is an opportunity for Jewish graduate students to connect and mingle over appetizers and drinks!

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

Shabbat

Written by: Hannah Giterman on April 19th, 2017

Services: 6:30PM Reform, Conservative, and Alternative Services Options Are Provided Dinner: 7:30PM Free for students thanks to our generous donors

Interfaith Shabbat

Written by: Hannah Giterman on October 24th, 2017

An Interfaith Shabbat bringing together religious and cultural communities on campus. The service will be focused on Holy Places and their significance to different communities.

Menorah Lighting at Old Main

Written by: Hannah Giterman on December 4th, 2017

Tuesday, December 12  starting at 5:00pm on Old Main Lawn:  Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at a community candle lighting with Chabad.

Save a Child’s Heart Fundraiser

Written by: Hannah Giterman on February 5th, 2018

Save a Child’s Heart is an Israeli non-profit that works to provide children from developing countries with care and comfort as well as pay for the children’s heart surgeries. Penn state’s Hasbara Fellows are organizing a charity date auction in order to raise funds for the organization and help Save a Child’s Heart.

Birthright Orientation

Written by: Hannah Giterman on March 28th, 2018

Students for our Summer Birthright trips will come together for a Birthright Orientation letting them understand what to pack, how much money to bring, what to do with their phones, what time to meet at the airport in Newark, and what our itinerary looks like. Will also get an opportunity to meet with the other… read more