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Live Streamed Service lead by Rabbi Rob Gleisser and the Ruach Team https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtduqrqD4vGtRDtjlVzjoKQdK0rqHimFnA

Let’s welcome the First Years to campus with a sunset Havdalah hosted by Rabbi Rob. Enjoy a night of Jewish learning and getting to know the class of 2024. Sunset will begin at 7:30 pm along with the Havdalah. There will be plenty of time to mingle with your fellow peers! Come as you are,… read more

Explore the amazing multiverse of comics and pop culture with a master guide! Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis breathes life into world-famous characters such as Superman and the X-Men, along with creating new characters such as Miles Morales of SPIDER-MAN and Jessica Jones of ALIAS. You may know he’s a champion of diversity in comics,… read more

Join Challah for Hunger over Zoom for a night of art appreciation and painting as we focus on current social justice topics. Challah for Hunger student leaders will provide materials either through limited contact, on-campus pickup/dropoff or through the mail to your address. You can RSVP to this event through this link: https://forms.gle/gyUscoFSQbzS8fm49

Challah for Hunger’s mission is to build communities that inspire and equip others to take action against hunger. Join Challah for Hunger and special guest, Professor Adler, an Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies, as we dive into a deeper conversation about social justice and advocacy work. Register here: https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtceGhrjMpGtN3FW8ATDvuJIghOquVG6eq

Join Rabbi Rob as we light the Hanukkah Candles each night all around State College! https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkcOuurj0pGtUYTO5-knmxXuw6gzTkI-Hi

As a follow-up to Jewish Racial Justice Literacy 101, this event will explore ways to personally address microaggressions and guide participants on how to move from intention to action. Facilitated by Jada Garrett, John Eaves, and Pam Sugarman, this event will provide tools for having open and honest conversations. Attendees will participate in reflective practice… read more

You love their memes, their articles, and viral Instagram posts, now meet one of the faces behind Hey Alma’s incredible success!

Please join us in celebrating Shabbat this Friday, February 5th, at 5:30 PM on Zoom! This week we will be partnering with the Penn State Hebrew Club for a “Hebrew Shabbat” Service. We also hope you can attend our virtual oneg after services at 6:30 PM! Please visit our link tree for the registration information, our… read more

Join Serve the Moment in celebrating Purim by giving back to the State College community! Drop off your canned goods in our donation box in front of room 114 at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center any time during the week of February 22-26th or drop donations off when you pick up your shabbox meal! Check out… read more

Join Serve the Moment intern, Makayla Carlins, for a Social Justice Seder on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 6 pm. At this seder, we will be using the Passover story as a jumping-off point for a conversation about freedom. No prior knowledge about Passover is necessary, any and all Penn State students are welcome. We… read more

Please join us this Friday, April 9th, on Zoom for a Shabbat service with the Ruach Interns and JLF! Services start at 5:30 PM and oneg will start after services at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you at services and/or oneg!

It’s July… It’s hot… That’s why Hillel wants to buy you ice cream from Berkey Creamery! Meet Hillel and friends outside the Creamery entrance on Wednesday, July 14 at 3pm and enjoy the best ice cream in PA!

Register here!

What has this past year taught you? What are you grateful for heading into the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah? Stop by the HUB to answer this question and receive honey sticks and other sweet treats to help bring in a sweet New Year. Sign up for High Holiday events here: https://pennstatehillel.org/students/high-holidays/

Shabbat will take place in The Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. Services will start at approximately 6pm. Dinner will follow at 7pm in Memorial Hall. Shabbat services will be led by the Hillel team in Room 118. Come celebrate Shabbat with Hillel and your family for Family Weekend. All are welcome!

Each candle lighting will begin at 5:00. We will give out gelt (chocolates) and sufganiyot (donuts) each night.

Join Penn State Hillel for Shabbat services and dinner every Friday night! Reform and Conservative Services at 6, Dinner at 7!

https://www.israel21c.org/digitalambassador/ This is a virtual ambassador program that runs from Aug 2022-May 2023. It is 5 hour per week and you get a stipend at the end of it.

Do you love the home cooked smells of your Bubbie’s kitchen? Are you interested in getting paid to not only make but also provide Matzo Ball Chicken Soup during the week for your fellow Nittany Lions? You’re in luck because the Chicken Soup Hotline is looking for Wellness Fellows to deliver matzo ball soup to… read more

6:00 Services 6:45: Candles/juice/hand washing/challah 7:00 Dinner

6:00 – services 6:50 – candles –> dinner