How the global Hillel movement connects Jewish communities across continents

How the global Hillel movement connects Jewish communities across continents

(JTA) — Cleaning up beaches near Rio de Janeiro and learning about Jewish environmental values. Connecting with Jewish study abroad students in London. Discovering the richness and plurality of Jewish traditions at Israeli cultural centers from Haifa to Sderot. Exploring the intersection of art and Jewish identity in Berlin. And helping Jewish students rebuild, physically and emotionally, after bo...

JTA: How the Global Hillel Movement Connects Jewish Communities Across Continents - Hillel International

News JTA: How the Global Hillel Movement Connects Jewish Communities Across Continents Author Dr. Josh Hartman Date May 7, 2025 Originally published on May 6, 2025 in the Jewish Telegraph Agency (JTA), “How the Global Hillel Movement Connects Jewish Communities Across Continents,” is written by Hillel International’s Associate Vice President of Immersive Experiences and Lead of Global Operations Dr. Josh Hartman.…

From cleaning beaches in Rio de Janeiro to sharing a Havdalá ceremony in Haifa, to rebuilding community centers after bombings in Ukraine or celebrating Purim in London with international students, the Hillel movement shows that university Jewish life transcends borders. Hillel International, the world’s largest university Jewish organization, is present in nearly 1,000 campuses and communities around the globe. Outside North America, it encompa…