Campus life
Influencer Chloe Hechter is looking to spark Jewish pride in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Chloe Hechter)
March 12, 2026, 3:41 pm
Viral creator Chloe Hechter to encourage Jewish pride at Hillel JUC event
Program is reminder that 'being Jewish something to celebrate at Hillel'
By Adam Reinherz
Students participate in Inside Israel. (Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC)
February 26, 2026, 6:38 pm
Pitt and CMU students create space for nuanced Israel discussions at Hillel JUC
'We can disagree respectfully, of course — but when we leave the room, we're still all students and we're all peers'
By Adam Reinherz
Participants discuss an upcoming Israel visit during a Campus Ambassadors gathering. (Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC)
February 16, 2026, 11:47 am
Hillel JUC and Federation launch Israel trip to train student advocates
'Participants will return to campus strengthened in their Jewish and Zionist identities while having the practical tools to share with the Jewish and non-Jewish campus community'
By Adam Reinherz
University of Pittsburgh students Amelia Morrison and Mackenzie Hoskinson help out in the kitchen during a Nov. 13 Challah for Change event. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 21, 2025, 9:03 am
Blending flavors and friendship, Challah for Change yields sweetness for local college students
'It’s a really welcoming environment for anyone on campus who wants to come and just create challah, buy challah and give back to the community'
By Adam Reinherz
Sami Weiss is Greek Life & IACT Coordinator at Hillel JUC. (Photo courtesy of Sami Weiss)
August 22, 2025, 10:27 am
Getting to know: Sami Weiss
Jewish professional arrives on campus hoping to bolster community within community
By Adam Reinherz
With college decisions feeling weightier than ever, professionals recommend listening, learning and talking as a family. (Photo by Kaboompics.com via Pexels)
May 13, 2025, 11:51 am
College decision process prompts pause and questions for students and parents
'You can’t control everything. You have to really help them and make sure that they feel protected — because in a way, that’s what we’ve always been doing'
By Adam Reinherz
Carnegie Mellon University sign. © Carnegie Mellon University. All rights reserved.
November 15, 2024, 10:16 am
CMU’s Jewish students create like-minded connections through Campus Builders Network
Engaging Jewish students in Jewish life leads Hillel JUC to concentrated Carnegie Mellon communities
By Adam Reinherz
Pitt colleagues and friends Abdesalam Soudi and Jennifer Murtazashvili promote compassion and trust during a Dec. 5 , 2023, event on campus. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
December 8, 2023, 1:53 pm
Pitt promotes community of compassion, invites others to follow
'We have a calling to disagree with each other. But what we can't do is dehumanize each other. We have to have compassion.'
By Adam Reinherz
(Screenshot from Hillel JUC website)
June 30, 2022, 3:10 pm
Hillel JUC and Pitt offer pre-orientation program for new students
Early move-in dates for residence halls is one of the perks.
By Toby Tabachnick
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