Avraham Infeld - Hillel

Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
WHO WE ARE
hillel is the largest organization in the world with a focus
on university-age Jews, serving young adults at more
than 550 colleges and communities in north america,
South america, israel, and the former Soviet union.
Since its origin in 1923, hillel has played a critical role in
ensuring the future of our Jewish community by creating
a welcoming environment for Jewish students and young
adults and by demonstrating how Jewish tradition can
be incorporated into their lives. hillel helps expand their
Jewish knowledge, hone their leadership skills, bolster
their ties to israel, and present opportunities for social
justice work. Just as the university establishes a
professional foundation for students’ futures, hillel builds
a Jewish foundation for their lifetime. hillel equips
today’s students and young adults to be the supporters
and leaders of tomorrow’s Jewish community.
WHAT WE DO
hillel seeks to engage every Jewish university student,
from those with strong Jewish backgrounds to those
with none at all. they may take advantage of hillel’s
leadership opportunities, travel experiences, israel
education and advocacy, Jewish spiritual and intellectual
enrichment, holiday services, volunteer projects, and
more. By creating warm, supportive Jewish communities,
hillel encourages emerging adults to take ownership of
their Jewish experience and define “Jewish” their own
way. Success is gauged not only by the number of
attendees at an event, but also by the creation of
meaningful relationships and experiences.