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Penn State Hillel Pre-Med Mingle

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 3rd, 2024

Looking to pursue medical school or a medical career post-graduation? Join us on Zoom to meet and ask questions of current Jewish students at Penn State Med in Hershey!

Mentors Cookie Decorating

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 16th, 2024

Stop by and decorate cookies with mentors! If you are an upperclassman (Big/Mentor) or a lowerclassman (Little/Mentee) come join us to learn more about the program! This program is open to all who are looking to meet a buddy and get to know students in Hillel!

Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on September 18th, 2024

Reform and Conservative Services at 6:00, Dinner at 7:00

Brooke at Cow & Cookie

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on October 16th, 2024

Stop by Cow & Cookie and find Brooke for a free treat on Hillel!

Ronald McDonald House Charity Card Making

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on November 7th, 2024

Come make cards to cheer up the children and families at the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey! RMHC’s mission is to help families afflicted by childhood cancer attain their basic needs, such as food on the table and place to live near the hospital. By joining us in making cards for these children and their… read more

Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on January 29th, 2025

Services at 6, Dinner at 7

Falon’s Chicken Soup Hotline Cook

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on February 6th, 2025

Stop by the GFC and cook with Falon’s Chicken Soup Hotline! Help us prepare the soup and matzo balls to be delivered to students! All are welcome, no experience is necessary!

Brooke at Pugh Starbucks

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on March 3rd, 2025

Find Brooke and stop by Starbucks on Pugh for a free coffee on Hillel! She will be there from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm!

Israeli Shuk

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on April 10th, 2025

Join us on HUB lawn for a taste of Israel!

LEAP Shabbat

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on July 8th, 2025

Millie the Therapy Dog

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on July 8th, 2025

Millie is back again to see the students and is very happy to get to see everyone and meet new people

Oneg/Lunch

Written by: Melanie Kovacs on August 21st, 2025

Tu Bishvat Dinner and Speaker

Written by: Madylin Garrett on January 30th, 2026

Dov Gordon from JNF is coming to Hillel to talk about “Jewish Organizations Unfiltered”: Who They Are, What They Do, and Why It Actually Matters.

Jewish Learning Fellowship (Cohort Only)

Written by: Madylin Garrett on February 25th, 2026

The Jewish Learning Fellowship is a 10-week experiential, conversational seminar for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism and the world on their own terms. It is an opportunity for you to surround yourself with friends, create a community, and navigate life’s big questions with mentors who value your growth even after JLF concludes… read more

Jewish Learning Fellowship (KD/Beta Sig)

Written by: Madylin Garrett on March 3rd, 2026

The Jewish Learning Fellowship is a 10-week experiential, conversational seminar for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism and the world on their own terms. It is an opportunity for you to surround yourself with friends, create a community, and navigate life’s big questions with mentors who value your growth even after JLF concludes… read more

Sisterhood: Mocktails & Info!

Written by: Madylin Garrett on August 21st, 2026

Join the Hillel sisterhood to enjoy mocktails and learn more about how you can get involved!

Shabbat T’shuva Dinner

Written by: Madylin Garrett on August 28th, 2026

A community Shabbat dinner during the Ten Days of Repentance.

Challah for Hunger Bake

Written by: Lori T. Given on January 19th, 2022

Welcome back CfH! We are so excited to see you all on Thursday, January 20 in the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center for our first bake of 2022! We’ll be baking challah and pizza will be served for dinner. This week, the flavors include plain, everything bagel, and chai. We appreciate all who stop by – whether… read more