Category: Alumni

On Shoulders

This past Wednesday night, I had a deeply exciting and enriching experience that I’m excited to share: Harvard Hillel hosted the first installment of a series of alumni community conversations and I had the chance to participate.

You Asked, We Listened: Harvard Hillel’s Online Speaker Series Returns Wednesday Night

I’m writing invite you all to join in a restored and enhanced contribution Harvard Hillel is making… During the pandemic, we started one of the most successful online speaker series, with thousands of alumni attending virtual talks featuring the likes of Noah Feldman, Danielle Allen, Bret Stephens, and other leading thinkers. This coming Wednesday night is the first installment of that series, restored.

What Begins in Cambridge Continues – and Grows

The first Shabbat dinner of the year at Harvard Hillel is the start of so much more than a new school year. As I look out at a room of…

Thank You for Making Family Weekend Special

Amidst all the programs taking place at Harvard Hillel this fall, last weekend’s Family Weekend stood out as a beautiful opportunity to welcome the families of so many students into our community. I’m excited to share some of that warmth with you.

Join Dara Horn in Supporting Harvard Hillel

Harvard Hillel has been the foundation of my Jewish life for over 25 years. It’s where I met my husband, developed my approach to Jewish community, and found the courage to live authentically as a Jew in an often challenging world.

Join Lynda Bussgang in Supporting Harvard Hillel

As Harvard’s Jewish center, Harvard Hillel has emerged as a vital leader in this moment, responding with clarity and courage to the complex issues confronting Jewish students, alumni, and faculty alike.

Welcoming Elisha Gechter

I am delighted to announce that Elisha Gechter has joined Harvard Hillel as the Senior Director of Community Engagement.