Hillel Happenings
Welcome to our blog, your source for the latest news and updates from KU Hillel and our community.
KU Hillel Poland and Israel Leadership Trip 2023
KU Hillel is so excited to travel to Poland with student leaders to learn about its rich Jewish history and community. After their time in Poland, students and staff will attend the AJC Global Forum in Tel Aviv where they will come together with thousands of people to be at the center of some of the most important conversations in the Jewish world.
Follow along on their adventures as students provide updates throughout their trip
Jayhawks in Israel: Sammi’s Report
Sammi Grofsky, KU junior, is spending six months studying abroad in Israel. She’s sending updates of what she’s learning and doing.
KU Hillel Meets 100+ New Students; Welcomes Back Returning Jayhawks
“Welcome Week helped set the tone for an incredible semester,” said Suzy Sostrin, Executive Director. “We love creating as many opportunities as possible for our newest Jayhawks to get to know the incredible Hillel community and make friends right off the bat.”
Rock Chalk Shabbat in the Park
Thank you for joining us for Rock Chalk Shabbat in the Park!
Learning about global Jewry through culinary classes
KU Hillel’s Jewish Learning Fellowships bring a variety of classes to students. This semester includes Jewish Flavors, a hands-on cooking class.
Hineni: Building Hillel’s Future Together
Let’s build KU Hillel’s future together. Learn more about Hineni, our building project, and how you can help.
KU Hillel students discuss antisemitism, Holocaust education following Auschwitz exhibit tour in KC
Gathered together in Josef Loeffler’s living room, KU Hillel students and their friends sat down to discuss what they had just seen. The Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. exhibit at Union Station made a huge impression on each of them.
Birthright’s back, alright!
We are so excited to bring back Birthright trips again! Our first trip is January 2022, this winter break. Sign up for more information in this blog.
Celebrating the Class of 2021
Our KU Hillel seniors came together for a special outdoor graduation ceremony and havdalah filled with some of our favorite traditions. As we often say to our new alumni: Remember your nest and return to it often.
Student Spotlight: Noah Kahn
Noah Kahn is a junior at the University of Kansas who has been involved with Hillel since he first got to campus. We got the chance to speak with him about how Hillel has supported him throughout college, as well as Hillel’s role in making him feel comfortable on campus.
WHAT’S KOSHER FOR PASSOVER ANYWAY?
Rabbi Neal Schuster on chametz, Kosher-for-Passover matzah and other Passover tidbits.
Student Spotlight: Abrie Berkowitz
Abrie Berkowitz is a senior majoring in exercise science from Scottsdale, AZ, who has held positions at KU Hillel on the engagement team and the strategic team. She has recently been accepted at Washington University in St. Louis to become a physical therapist. Read more about her here!
Serve the Moment brings volunteer opportunities to KU Hillel
Serve the Moment is an initiative that brings volunteer opportunities to college students, created by students. Our Serve the Moment intern, Sarah Glaser, organized a cardmaking activity on Zoom to bring together our community.
Student Spotlight: Marni Frischer
Marni Frischer is one of KU Hillel’s newest interns. This week, we spoke with Marni to discuss her journey to KU and her favorite aspects about KU Hillel. Check it out here.
Meet Remedy, the Jewish member of Wu-Tang Clan
You better "Bring Da Ruckas" because KU Hillel's very own Paul Samberg interviewed Wu-Tang Clan member Remedy in an exclusive interview.
Welcome Back Shabbat
Welcome Back Shabbat started with Shabbat kits passed out on campus, then Shabbat dinner delivery and services together on Zoom. We loved seeing so many of you!
Sam Kricsfeld selected for Hillel International Writers Program
KU Hillel is thrilled to announce Sam Kricsfeld’s selection for the Hillel International Writers Program. This highly selective, writing-intensive program gives six Hillel students across the world the opportunity to grow as journalists.
Student Spotlight: Zac Kitay
Read our interview with Zac Kitay, a KU freshman from Connecticut, and how he’s adapting to his first year.