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Passover Seder with Hillel

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on March 29th, 2019

Staying in Happy Valley for Passover? Passover begins at sundown on Friday, April 19th. This year we will be offering one Seder led by Hillel International’s Multi-Campus Educator, Rabbi Danielle Leshaw. Date: Friday, April 19th Time: 7:30PM Location: Pasquerilla Spiritual Center Cost: All attendees must register for our Seder in advance. Tickets are free for students and $36 for community members and… read more

LEAP Shabbat

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on July 17th, 2019

Are you on campus for LEAP Summer Sesh 2019? Join us for LEAP Shabbat on Friday, July 26th. 6 pm at the Redifer Private Dining Room. Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 24th at noon.

Welcome Week Tabling

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on August 16th, 2019

Take a break from moving in and stop by Hillel’s table at the HUB! Tasty treats will be served!

Neilah

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on August 22nd, 2019

Tu B’shvat

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on January 31st, 2020

Fitness during a Pandemic

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on March 30th, 2020

With gyms closed, U.S. Marine and bodybuilder Ian Benisti shares his nutrition and workout tips.

Arab-Israeli Rhodes Scholar

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on April 7th, 2020

The world’s first Israeli-Arab Rhodes Scholar is also an outspoken disability advocate.

Havdalah with Hillel

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on April 17th, 2020

Havdalah with Hillel 10:00pm – 10:30pm ET “No spice box? No problem. Meet students around the world for a moving, musical Havdalah.”

Welcome Back Shabbat

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on August 17th, 2020

Penn State Hillel’s first virtual Shabbat of the semester. Let’s come together as a community to welcome in Shabbat and welcome back Penn Staters to school!! Services will be followed by an online shmooze session. https://hillel.zoom.us/j/92869212739?pwd=blh3VFlBajJVaHNMaytvdzBDRkdIZz09

Erev Rosh Hashana Service

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on August 31st, 2020

Live Streamed Service lead by Rabbi Rob Gleisser and the Ruach Team https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsduCppj8vH9OpPReiTuO5TBGK9IGadujW

Yom Kippur: Break Fast

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on August 31st, 2020

https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuyvpzIiHdFgxLBOfyMNNbuHNoE6-LYX

Challah for Hunger: Baking and Meme Competition

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on September 22nd, 2020

Join Challah for Hunger’s baking and meme competition! Submit your best photo of challah you’ve baked OR your favorite challah meme to our Instagram @psuchallahforhunger. The more creative the submission, the better! Even though we cannot bake in person, does not mean we can’t express our love for all things challah! The entry fee is… read more

First-Year Pumpkin Carving Contest

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on October 21st, 2020

Meet other first-year students through a festive Pumpkin Carving Contest! Snacks, spooky music, and supplies will be provided. Spots are limited (due to gathering limits) so RSVP here to claim yours! https://forms.gle/FW3ui6MEhZfRWE4r9

Grill the Experts

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on November 6th, 2020

Come and learn about the roots of the Israeli and Palestine conflict, while asking some of your toughest questions! Hear from the speaker, Charlotte Korchak who is a Senior Educator and Director of International Student Programs at StandWithUs. https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsc-6vpzsuEtBrLO-qv6prwbP5bOwcFzYq

Hanukkah Candle Lighting: Night 4

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on December 3rd, 2020

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

The Road to Recovery: A Conversation on COVID-19

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on January 5th, 2021

Join us in conversation with Dr. Steven J. Hoffman, (PhD BHSc MA JD LLD) where we will be discussing the pandemic response in Canada and globally, as well as his career, work with WHO and the UN Research Roadmap. Dr. Steven J. Hoffman is the Dahdaleh Distinguished Chair in Global Governance & Legal Epidemiology and… read more

Welcome Back Shabbat

Written by: Ariel Censor on January 19th, 2021

We’re back!!! We hope you had a great break and we’re excited to see you again! Please join us in celebrating Shabbat via Zoom this Friday the 22nd at 5:30pm and stay after services for a virtual oneg at 6:30pm. Please visit our link tree for the registration information, our Pocket Prayer Book, and more!… read more