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Jewish Learning Fellowship (Private)
JLF
Americans and the Holocaust with Daniel Greene
What did Americans know about the threat of Nazism, and how did the nation’s immigration policy shape what could be done to help Jewish refugees? Daniel Greene will address the ways that Americans debated their responsibilities at a time of profound crises both at home and abroad. Reception at Hillel following the discussion at Foster… read more
First-Year Kickoff
Open to all incoming First-Year Students of Hillel! Join us for an afternoon full of activities for both students and parents. This is a great chance to meet other incoming First-Years and learn all about Hillel and Penn State! Also, on Saturday night at 6 pm, we will also host a havadallah for students!
Jews and Brews
Join us at Primanti Bros. for some free appetizers! This event is only for students 21+. Hillel provides food, you purchase your own drinks
Executive Committee Meetings (Private)
This is a closed event.
Yom Kippur Reform Services
Jewish Learning Fellowship (Private)
Jewish Learning Fellowship (Private)
Shabbat Hosting Lab (Private)
Challah for Hope: Dough Making
Pre-Shabbat Games and Snacks
Fun before Shabbat- games music and snacks- come to hang before Shabbat!
Pre-Law Mingle with Penn State Law Students
Interested in law school post-graduation? Join us to meet and ask questions of current Jewish students attending Penn State Law
Arieh Gift of Life donor drive
We are partnering with gift of life to try and sign people up for the bone marrow donor registry.
Gutterman Family Center Closed
Falon’s Chicken Soup Hotline Soup Cook
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!
Shabbat
Services at 6, Dinner at 7
Jews and Brews
Join Hillel at Primanti Bros downtown State College on Wednesday, March 5th from 5-6 pm for a pre-Purim happy hour. Hillel will pay for appetizers for students. This event is for students aged 21 or older. Please drink responsibly. We will start to migrate over to Hillel around 5:45 ish to be back in time… read more
Shalom to Stress
Shalom to Stress is a health and wellness class dedicated to helping Penn State Jewish students. This week’s class will be focused on gardening and planting different seeds and flowers. This is a nice way for people to take a break from their everyday responsibilities and focus on a simple thing.
Chat with Law Students
Interested in going to law school or just want to learn more about it? Join us at The Gutterman Family Center to chat with current Jewish law students about all things law school!
Greek Team Going Away Party!
Hillel Greek Team’s end of year party. Greek team is hosting a going away party supported by Hillel!
Jewish Block Party
Learn about all the opportunities the Jewish community at Penn State has to offer!
LIONBASH 2025
LION Bash is a combination of a resource fair and block party. The goal is to get the community, no matter what “piece” of the neighborhood “puzzle” they fit in, to come out, enjoy live entertainment, and learn more about the Borough of State College.
Yom Kippur Reform Morning Services
Jewish Learning Fellowship (Cohort Only)
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