Hillel
Jewish Student Association
About the Organization
The Jewish Students Association/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)
Group of Hillel Students and Sponsor, Director Jean Cahan, after dinner at the Oven, October 2007
Current Schedule of Events
Please join us! Shabbat dinners are open to everyone, students & faculty at 316 Seaton Hall, 6:00 p.m. on the following listed dates. Please RSVP for dinner via email to: unlhillel@gmail.com and to Director, Dr. Jean Cahan at jcahan1@unl.edu, so a proper amount of food is prepared for those coming!
Spring 2008 Schedule
-- Wednesday, February 6, 6:00 p.m., Movie Night at Seaton-- Friday, February 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Shabbat Dinner
-- Friday, February 29, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Shabbat Dinner
-- Wednesday, March 12, All Day, Activities to be determined
-- Saturday, March 15 through Sunday, March 23, SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL
-- Wednesday, March 26, 6:00 p.m., Movie Night at Seaton
-- Friday, April 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Shabbat Dinner
-- Wednesday, April 9, 6:00 p.m., Movie Night at Seaton
-- Saturday, April 19, First Seder of Passover in Lincoln, Details TBA
-- Sunday, April 20, Second Seder of Passover in Omaha, Details TBA
-- Friday, May 2, END OF THE YEAR EVENT, TBA
Any questions or concerns about events can be directed to: unlhillel@gmail.com.
Thank you! Hope you can join us!
