Hillel JUC
Oded Wilson has joined Hillel JUC as Assistant Director. (Photo courtesy of Oded Wilson)
August 5, 2026, 4:56 pm
Getting to know: Oded Wilson
Outdoor enthusiast and new Hillel JUC assistant director eager for path ahead
By Adam Reinherz
Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Mediterannean coast. (Photo by Yeshaya Dinerstein via Pexels)
June 17, 2026, 9:23 am
Pittsburgh students navigate Israeli internships amid missile attacks
'Realistically, there is a war going on, and you can't take life for granted'
By Adam Reinherz
Students gather inside the Edward and Rose Berman Hillel-Jewish University Center building. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 6, 2026, 4:58 pm
Hillel JUC celebrates milestone anniversary, highlighting its role as a ‘home away from home’
'It sounds cliché to say it's a safe space, but there's really nothing else like it on the university campus'
By Adam Reinherz
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 show their pride while visiting Israel. (Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC)
January 9, 2026, 3:14 pm
Hillel JUC students return from Birthright Israel emboldened and connected
When students spend time in Israel it 'allows them to connect with their heritage, culture and identity in the most experiential way'
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
Students share stories at Rodef Shalom Congregation during an April 3 program created by Ella Greenfield, Zev Loring and local leaders. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 4, 2025, 4:31 pm
Teens discuss antisemitism and create community at pop-up program
'If we don’t tell our story, who will tell it'
By Adam Reinherz
Students enjoy dinner and discussion at Inside Israel. (Photo courtesy of Asher Goodwin)
February 6, 2025, 9:12 pm
Inside Israel offers fresh approach to educating students on Israel and international affairs
'You can't ever come to a full conclusion without hearing the other side. Essentially, it's as simple as that'
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
Plenty of space for young Jewish leaders. (Photo courtesy of Chabad House on Campus)
October 6, 2024, 7:36 am
Sukkot on campus arriving with joy, concern and preparation
'We cannot lose focus on the joy and celebration of Sukkot, of being in community and celebrating our Judaism'
By Adam Reinherz
A pro-Israel event co-sponsored by Chabad on Campus and Hillel JUC in October 2023 (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 5, 2024, 4:08 pm
Uniting against hate: Hillel JUC prepares student leaders to tackle antisemitism
"When you’re walking outside your building to move people from your door chanting ‘From the river to the sea’ to let Jewish students get into your building, you’ve crossed the Rubicon.”
By Toby Tabachnick
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 10, 2024, 11:55 am
Federation announces $13.6 million raised and $8 million in grants
$150,000 from the Israel Emergency Relief Fund has been granted to help Karmiel and Misgav combat forest fires that could break out as a result of rocket fire.
By Toby Tabachninck
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