We are heartbroken to share that Serafim, a student at Kharkiv Hillel, has been killed defending Ukraine. We are sharing our love and our prayers with Sefarim’s family and friends. He died a hero. 💙 May his memory always be a blessing and a comfort.
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Hillel International is the world’s largest and most inclusive Jewish campus organization, est. 1923. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
- Before Ukraine was invaded last week, the Hillel chapter in Kharkiv was preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary this spring. We’re heartbroken to share these images of Hillel Kharkiv’s facilities in ruin, but we will rebuild and come back stronger.
- Last night, hundreds of students gathered at @Harvard for a vigil organized by Israeli students. These gatherings are happening around the world and are keeping students hopeful and inspired after the devastating attacks in Israel. Am Yisrael Chai.
00:00 - We'll always be the place where Jewish kids can be Jewish, and that's a promise. 💙 Hillel is here for you, ALWAYS.
- “As a rabbi, one of my goals is to make Judaism fun, make Judaism relevant and make Judaism open to all who want to participate. My presence as a rabbi shows the racial diversity of the Jewish community. It shows that Jews aren’t necessarily white, and that rabbis don’t have 1/4
- Jewish drag queen, @miz_cracker, cooks her latke recipe for Chanukah while speaking about her Judaism! “Judaism is one of those great things where it’s a religion and a culture, so we’re not just a religious group, we’re a family,” she said.
- 🧵Hillel student leader @juliajassey, undergrad @UChicagoHillel, and recent @GWHillel grad @blakeflayton spoke with @CNN about the rapid rise of antisemitism on college campuses. cnn.it/3xdGkgl
- In response to a threat to the Jewish community on Cornell's campus, Cornell Hillel is working with the administration and Cornell Police Department to ensure the safety of Jewish students on campus.
- This Wednesday, March 16, we’re calling on Jewish students and Jews around the world to fast in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. On the day before Purim in memory of Queen Esther’s heroic act millennia ago, we’ll come together to support Ukraine today. #FastForUkraine
- We are appalled by these efforts to target and delegitimize Hillel’s essential role on campuses & further isolate Jewish students. We will continue to ensure Hillels around the world are there to provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for Jewish students. @RutgersHillel
- Today, with our partners, we’re launching the Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL), a free legal protection helpline for students & faculty who have experienced antisemitism on college campuses. For pro bono legal support, go to: legal-protection.org. 🧵 🧵⬇️
- Join @HillelIntl and @ItsJoshPeck on September 1st, 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT for the most EPIC Higher Holidays kick-off call! 🤪 We'll listen to the shofar together, reflect on 5781 and kick off the holiday season! Register here: form.jotform.com/212206465185150
00:00 - Replying to @HillelIntlWith a little help from @JoshMalina, @LisaEdelstein, @OdeyaRush1 @michaelianblack, and @ScottRogowsky, we present a new celebratory voting ritual! #Mitzvote 🗳🎉 Full video, voter registration, and more at Mitz.Vote
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