About the Organization
The Hillel Jewish Student Association aka Hillel at UNL is the ultimate UNL student resource for all things Jewish. Re-started in 2002 after a long absence, 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 do Jewish things 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 (such as Israel awareness and Judaic studies awareness programs).
Hillel at UNL also seeks to engage Jewish students of other area campuses, as well as the Jewish community of Lincoln/Omaha at large.
Think you might be interested in joining? Want to find out more? Contact the Hillel Jewish Student Association via e-mail at: unlhillel@gmail.com. Check out their website! (Click here)
Hillel Students and Adviser, Director Jean Cahan, after dinner at The Oven (End of the Year Party)
Jean Cahan receives 2008 Student Impact Award (Advisor of the Year)
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Recent Hillel activities
To comment on any of the following events please email: unlhillel@gmail.com. Email us to also get on the Hillel email list!
Hillel partnered with the Women's Center to bring Harry Brod to UNL campus! On Tuesday November 1st he lectured about the ethics and erotics of sexual consent, Asking For It: The Ethics and Erotics of Social Consent, and then on Wednesday November 2nd he presented a lecture, Is Superman Jewish? How comic book heroes came to serve truth, justice, and the Jewish-American way; on Wednesday before his lecture the Women's Center hosted a dinner with Harry at the Green Gateau, and invited Hillel members to attend. The lecture was free and open to the public.
Stay Tuned!!!
Any questions or concerns about events can be directed to: unlhillel@gmail.com.
Thank you! We hope you will make it a point to attend our events! You won't be disappointed!
