What is Hillel?
Hillel is the largest foundation for Jewish campus life in the world! It was first started at the University of Illinois in 1923. Today, there are more than 500+ campus chapters throughout the United States and Canada. The mission of Hillel is “to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that the may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”
Who was Hillel?
Hillel was a sage known for his wisdom. He founded a school of thought and had many disciples. His messages were great lessons during his time and still ring true today.
Hillel said “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?”
Ethics of the Fathers, 1:14
Hillel at UNL is the ultimate UNL student resource for all things Jewish.
Hillel is the largest foundation for Jewish campus life in the world! It was first started at the University of Illinois in 1923. Today, there are more than 500+ campus chapters throughout the United States and Canada. The mission of Hillel is “to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that the may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”
Who was Hillel?
Hillel was a sage known for his wisdom. He founded a school of thought and had many disciples. His messages were great lessons during his time and still ring true today.
Hillel said “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?”
Ethics of the Fathers, 1:14
Hillel at UNL is the ultimate UNL student resource for all things Jewish.
Hillel at UNL
In 2002, Hillel was started back up by a small group of students. Hillel is committed to a pluralistic vision of Judaism that embraces all movements and simply exists to maximize the number of Jews doing Jewish things with other Jews. The handful of students that are Hillel actively seek to engage other Jewish students on their own terms, providing opportunities to participate in Jewish activities that are meaningful and appealing. Students are empowered to take responsibility for their Jewish identity, whether they wish to participate in a community service project, express themselves artistically, participate in a social event, attend religious services or engage in informal Jewish learning.
During the academic year, Hillel at UNL partakes in cultural and religious programming (such as guest speakers/seminars, Holocaust remembrance, youth group/Hebrew school programs, and conferences), social justice activities, and community initiatives. Hillel at UNL also seeks to engage Jewish students of other area campuses, as well as the Jewish community of Lincoln/Omaha at large.
Here’s what we did in 2008-2009:
We plan to build on relations with the faculty
Become involved with helping the Jewish community of Lincoln
Attend Shabbat dinners at the homes of community members
In 2002, Hillel was started back up by a small group of students. Hillel is committed to a pluralistic vision of Judaism that embraces all movements and simply exists to maximize the number of Jews doing Jewish things with other Jews. The handful of students that are Hillel actively seek to engage other Jewish students on their own terms, providing opportunities to participate in Jewish activities that are meaningful and appealing. Students are empowered to take responsibility for their Jewish identity, whether they wish to participate in a community service project, express themselves artistically, participate in a social event, attend religious services or engage in informal Jewish learning.
During the academic year, Hillel at UNL partakes in cultural and religious programming (such as guest speakers/seminars, Holocaust remembrance, youth group/Hebrew school programs, and conferences), social justice activities, and community initiatives. Hillel at UNL also seeks to engage Jewish students of other area campuses, as well as the Jewish community of Lincoln/Omaha at large.
Here’s what we did in 2008-2009:
- Biweekly Friday evening Shabbat dinners
- Luncheons with Jewish faculty once a month at Seaton Hall
- Attended High Holiday services at Reform and Conservative synagogues
- Held our own “Break the Fast”
- Built the first Sukkah on campus
- Held the 2nd Annual Hanukkah Party on campus
- Hosted yet another record attended Passover dinner
- Had joined events with Jewish students from UNO and Creighton
- Attended talks on campus hosted by the Harris Center for Judaic Studies
We plan to build on relations with the faculty
Become involved with helping the Jewish community of Lincoln
Attend Shabbat dinners at the homes of community members