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Naming the Jew: Performative Anti-Semitism

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on April 17th, 2020

Naming the Jew: Performative Anti-Semitism 5:30pm – 6:30pm ET “Dr. Jacob Labendz discusses the connection between antisemitism and white-nationalism.”

Parent Town Hall

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on August 13th, 2020

Join us for a Parent town hall to discuss the upcoming semester. We will answer any questions you may have. Please email Stefanie at [email protected] if you have specific questions you would like addressed. We can’t wait to see you there! *Zoom link coming soon

Nas Daily! A Conversation With Nuseir Yassin

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on August 31st, 2020

Fluent in Arabic, Hebrew, and English, Nuseir ‘Nas’ Yassin left Israel in 2010 to attend Harvard University on a full scholarship, where he graduated in 2014 with degrees in economics. Later, he started Nas Daily — a Facebook page documenting his travels and experiences around the world. In 4 years, he garnered an international audience… read more

Yom Kippur: Yizkor and N’ilah

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on August 31st, 2020

Live Streamed Yizkor and N’ilah Service lead by Rabbi Rob https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcO6uqzspHtGlpLgTTAVWfZR0933abinL

Zoom Game Night!

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on September 22nd, 2020

This game night is designed for any Jewish students interested in making new friends and relaxing after a stressful week of class. We will be playing online collaborative games like codenames and spyfall to try and build relationships with one another. Register HERE!

Yoga with Yallah Sports

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on October 21st, 2020

Take a break from homework/studying and join Yallah Sports for Zoom Yoga! Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/95325408998?pwd=Vm9sL0xNNjc2d29QeHhZOThrU0JwZz09

Open Mic Night

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on November 5th, 2020

Join Hillel for a Zoom open mic night Wednesday, 11/18, at 7 pm! Show off your talents or come watch your friends perform! All are welcome! Register here://pennstatehillel.org/open-mic-night/

Hanukkah Candle Lighting: Night 3

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

LEV: Eight Nights of Fundraising

Written by: Rachel Jacobson on December 8th, 2020

LEV’s 8 Days of Hanukkah celebration is here! Each night, LEV will be featuring a goal and theme throughout social media in efforts to raise $800 for the 8 nights! Here’s is our themed schedule: Night 1: Diamond Race – A candle will be lit for each $100 of our goal is met Night 2:… read more

LEV: Game Night + T-Shirt Reveal

Written by: Ariel Censor on January 19th, 2021

For the first meeting of the spring semester, Lev will be hosting another game night on Zoom! We’ll play fun games like Scribbl.io, Among Us, Bingo and more! We’ll also be revealing and opening orders for our THON 2021 t-shirt! This year’s may be the best one yet!

Racial Justice & The Jewish Community

Written by: Ariel Censor on February 1st, 2021

Please join in celebrating Black History Month with this special event exploring racial justice from a Jewish perspective, with Rabbi Sandra Lawson, Campus Rabbi at Elon Hillel. Rabbi Lawson will be shedding light on some of the challenges American Jews have faced around embracing diversity within their communities and in the larger movement for racial… read more

LEV Shabbat Service

Written by: Ariel Censor on February 10th, 2021

Please join us in celebrating Shabbat this Friday, February 12th, at 5:30 PM on Zoom! This week we will be partnering with Hillel’s THON organization, LEV, for an extra special service. We also hope you can attend our virtual oneg after services around 6:30 PM! Please visit our link tree for the registration information, our… read more

Penn State and Ohio State Shabbat

Written by: Ariel Censor on March 8th, 2021

Penn State and Ohio State Hillels will be having a collaborative Shabbat Service this Friday, March 12th on Zoom! Services will be starting at 5:30 PM, and all are welcome to join us for a virtual oneg at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

Challah for Hunger Service Event

Written by: Ariel Censor on April 5th, 2021

Join Challah for Hunger in the HUB tent to create blankets for Project Linus! Fabric and materials will be provided and they’re super easy to make! If you are unable to attend the in-person event, log on to this zoom (https://psu.zoom.us/j/94655469029) and make cards to support Love for our Elders!

Farewell Shabbat

Written by: Ariel Censor on April 27th, 2021

Please join the Ruach Interns as we celebrate all of our graduating members of the community this Friday, April 30th, on Zoom! Services will be at 5:30 PM and oneg will begin right after services at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you at services and/or oneg!

Welcome Shabbat

Written by: Ariel Censor on August 13th, 2021

Welcome students! After the first week of classes, connect with Jewish students all across campus for the first of many Shabbats hosted by Hillel for the semester. Services will be held in room 118 at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center followed by catered dinner in Memorial Lounge. Are you interested in song or service leading? Reach… read more

Hillel@Home: Queer Student Cohort Meeting

Written by: Ariel Censor on October 5th, 2021

Hear from student leader, Elijah Cohen-Gordon (he/they) about his journey as a trans man and what lead him to found a nonprofit geared toward supporting LGBTQ+ youth!

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!

Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on April 27th, 2022

Services start at around 6:00 in the chapel. Services are led by Josh Ostach and Dvar is given by Jacob Kane. Dinner will start around 7:00 and will be served downstairs. The meal this week is Olive Garden. Include that all are welcome to come to our final Shabbat.

Lions for Israel: Israel 101

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 6th, 2022

Join Lions for Israel for hummus, pita, and falafels! Learn all about what Lions for Israel is and what we’ll do this year, learn the basics about Israel through Israel 101, and hang out with our Israel-loving community!