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“What are you bringing in to the New Year?” Rosh Hashanah with Hillel

Written by: Ariel Censor on August 20th, 2021

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

Written by: Ariel Censor on October 6th, 2021

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!

Chanukah Candle Lighting

Written by: Ariel Censor on November 17th, 2021

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

Shabbat: Services and Dinner

Written by: Rob Gleisser on December 22nd, 2025

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

ISRAEL21c Digital Ambassador Program

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on April 27th, 2022

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.

Hillel is Looking for Wellness Fellows for Chicken Soup Hotline!

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 6th, 2022

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

Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 19th, 2022

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

Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on October 12th, 2022

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

Penn State Hillel Blood Drive

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on November 10th, 2022

Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Penn State Hillel. Blood drive will start at noon and end at 6pm. Blood drive will be in meeting rooms 1,2,and 3. All presenting donors are entered to win Penn State Hockey tickets for the Feb. 18 game vs. Minnesota as part of the Bleed Blue Campaign! All presenting… read more

Open Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on January 24th, 2023

The conservative community is hosting Shabbat services, shabbat lunch, and Havdallah on Saturday at the Gutterman Family Center!

JLF

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on February 2nd, 2023

Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on February 2nd, 2023

6- services 6:50- candles/hand washing/bread 7:00- dinner

JLF

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on February 2nd, 2023

Purim Drag Show

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on February 13th, 2023

Hillel Purim Drag Show featuring the State Queens. Costumes encouraged!

Exec Meeting 2

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on February 13th, 2023

This is a Closed Meeting/Private Event

Crocheting for a Cause

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on March 15th, 2023

Join Hillel & The Brave Beanie Project to make beanies for kids affected by cancer, chronic illnesses, & disabilities. No special skills required! All supplies will be provided! Join us for tea & cookies, too!

Break Fast

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on August 3rd, 2023

S’mores in the Sukkah

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on October 2nd, 2023

We will eat s’mores and make little sukkah crafts.

Israel Q&A with Dr. Eric Fleisch

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on November 27th, 2023

Are you interested in better understanding what’s happening in Israel and Gaza? Are you concerned about the anger against Israel and protests throughout the country and the world? Are you afraid of how antisemitism might emerge here at Penn State? If so, come join Jewish Studies Professor Eric Fleisch for a casual conversation about these… read more