Harvard Hillel Happenings – March 2025

Building Community Together

As the signs of spring are showing in Harvard Square with flower buds and longer light, I couldn’t be more excited to start working at Harvard Hillel as the Senior Director of Community Engagement.

I’m coming from just a few blocks away, having been at the Harvard Kennedy School for the last decade, working closely with Israeli and other grad students, and can’t wait to meet the broader community of Jewish Harvard students and alumni.

In addition to bringing my 12 boxes of books and files, I’m bringing my commitment and passion to fostering vibrant communities built on trusted relationships. I feel lucky to join the amazing team at Hillel who has been doing needed and thoughtful work.

I’m looking forward to meeting many of you this season – whether one on one or in groups, in person or virtually. I’ll be reaching out, but you should always feel free to do so as well so that we can help our campus thrive.

Best,

Elisha Gechter
Senior Director of Community Engagement