Two generations, one story: a conversation at Harvard Hillel
When we think about Harvard and antisemitism, I don’t want us to stop at the question of whether campus is safe for Jews. I want us to ask what it looks like for Harvard to be a place where our community is an example of leadership in confronting antisemitism.
What It Means to Be Home
This past weekend, Harvard Hillel’s newly elected Student Board gathered for our annual retreat. When we reflected on what we most want Hillel to be for our peers, the answer was unanimous: home. A place where everyone is seen, valued, and connected.
“If Hillel did not exist, it would have to be invented”
The most significant, underreported, and underappreciated piece of what it means to be Jewish at Harvard right now is this: the energy, creativity, and commitment of our students – not…
Harvard Hillel Brought Us Together
My name is Charlotte Newman, and I have just been elected Vice President of Harvard Hillel. The very first instance of Jewish life I was introduced to at Harvard was…
Harvard Hillel’s #GivingTuesday VIDEO PREMIERE
Our students wanted to share what Bagel Brunch means to them and why it matters. Watch their new #GivingTuesday video now.
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.
Support Harvard College Israel Trek
Dear fellow member of Harvard’s Jewish community, Since October 7th, antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment have surged on Harvard’s campus. Jewish students and supporters of Israel have become increasingly politicized, facing…
Return and Renewal – Make your Kol Nidrei gift today
Amidst all the well-placed worry of the world, and the personal intensity of Yom Kippur – we can be forgiven for forgetting where the holiday ends: in joy, release, celebration, and hope.
One Month In, Inspired by Our Students
After one month in this role, and my first Rosh Hashanah, in this community – I want to share my initial impressions. The first thing that strikes someone who enters the Harvard Jewish community is students’ eagerness eager to personally invest in Jewish life.
Your matched gift today will develop tomorrow’s Jewish leaders
What makes Harvard Hillel extraordinary isn’t just our programming — it’s our students who lead, create, and shape their Jewish experiences. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to these remarkable student leaders in their own words.