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Hallie Jayson, second from right, visits Ein Avdat National Park with friends. (Photo courtesy of Hallie Jayson)
August 28, 2024, 7:03 pm
College students return from internships in Israel with more than work experience
Students learn and work while being 'part of the Israel story'
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by Jose Miguel Sanchez via iStock
June 3, 2024, 3:05 pm
Pittsburghers prepare for college during gap year in Israel
'The best agents for the Jewish people on campus are the students themselves'
By Adam Reinherz
Students create friendship and solidarity at Hillel JUC. (Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC)
May 24, 2024, 10:27 am
Hillel JUC adapts as Israel-Hamas war continues
'More students are coming than before to find the basic needs of community and friendship'
By Adam Reinherz
Pomp and Circumstance by Dave Herholz
May 5, 2024, 11:47 am
Lily Jacob Graduation
Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania have announced steps to fight antisemitism after weeks of turmoil on their campuses and others.(Wikimedia, David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images, Columbia University. Design by Jackie Hajdenberg)
April 3, 2024, 2:15 pm
Hillel survey: Most Jewish parents say Oct. 7 has affected their child’s college selection
The parents' and teens’ anxiety has been fueled by prominent reports about antisemitic and anti-Israel activity on campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
By Andrew Lapin
College-bound seniors have what to consider after months of heated tensions on campus. (Photo by ijeab via iStock)
December 18, 2023, 3:55 pm
College applications come due as campus climates rise
Increased antisemitism on campus, prompts high school seniors, parents and professionals to weigh options
By Adam Reinherz
Students gather at the University of Pittsburgh and demonstrate support for Israel on Oct. 9. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
December 18, 2023, 1:46 pm
JHF approves emergency grants for mental health needs on campus
Of the $135,000 given, $100,000 will go to Hillel International, $25,000 to Hillel JUC, $5,000 to Chabad at Pitt and $5,000 to Chabad of CMU
By Adam Reinherz
Pitt colleagues and friends Abdesalam Soudi and Jennifer Murtazashvili promote compassion and trust during Dec. 5 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
Cloaked in Israeli flags, students showed support for Israel on Oct. 9, 2023, in Oakland. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 10, 2023, 1:27 pm
Local Jewish college students host rally in support of Israel
Public gathering champions Israel, buttresses young adults and tells world 'we're not willing to back down when people threaten us'
By Adam Reinherz
Mike Moses, Zebra Lounge manager, and Judah Cowen. Photo courtesy of Judah Cowen
September 8, 2023, 10:10 am
Pittsburgh’s kosher options grow on campus
Increasing kosher options 'helps people make Pittsburgh their home'
By Adam Reinherz
College students enjoy FreshFest at Hillel JUC. Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC
August 14, 2023, 7:06 pm
Gen Z needs support, says campus professional and former Pittsburgher Rabbi Debbie Pine
"How do we work together to empower this generation to keep the American Jewish community vibrant and fulfilling?"
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh college students visit the Temple Mount. Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC
May 25, 2023, 7:34 pm
Pittsburgh college students gain perspectives on conflict during Middle East trip
Visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Ramallah offer 'instructive yet challenging' path toward nuance
By Adam Reinherz
Williams Hall at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Jan. 1, 2005. (Jared Benedict via Creative Commons)
September 17, 2022, 8:49 pm
U of Vermont ‘vigorously denies’ fostering an antisemitic environment on campus, amid federal investigation
President claims that they have investigated incidents and addressed them
By Andrew Lapin
Williams Hall at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Jan. 1, 2005. (Jared Benedict via Creative Commons)
September 16, 2022, 2:31 pm
US Department of Education will investigate an alleged antisemitic environment at the University of Vermont
Jewish On Campus said UVM had the highest rate of reported antisemitic incidents out of all North American college campuses in 2021
By Andrew Lapin
Restocking "Staff Picks" is no longer a common summer job. Photo by Nicholas Eckhart via Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/71978807@N03/14078482591
June 3, 2022, 1:45 pm
Lessons of summer internships: Logistics, confidence and the importance of a smile
Area students shed light on summer activities and skills gained.
By Adam Reinherz
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