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Aasia Gabbour is a graduating fourth year student at New York University (NYU). Aasia shares her story as an Asian Jew in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, both of which are celebrated in May. I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a non-Jewish Chinese mom and […]
Lag Ba鈥橭mer is the 33rd day of the Omer, the period of time on the Jewish calendar between Passover and Shavuot, the holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
My mom is Hamadani, her ancestry rooted in the city in Iran where both Queen Esther and Mordechai are from.
This program brings together Jewish students for a year-long course of study designed to build international friendships and leadership.
1. Create a latke bar with different types of toppings and sauces. Offer classic toppings like sour cream and applesauce, but also include unique options like smoked salmon, avocado, and various flavored creams. 2. Hanukkah is all about light, so make that the focus of your decor. Combine candles, clear strung holiday lights, and even […]
Sigd (pronounced sihgd with one syllable) is celebrated on the 29th of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, exactly 50 days after Yom Kippur (this year it鈥檚 on November 19-20).
Editor鈥檚 Note: In August 2025, 精东影业 released a brand-new, three-year strategic plan, 鈥淭he Future of Jewish Belonging on Campus,鈥 which focuses on building vibrant and joyful Jewish student communities and ensuring belonging for Jewish students on campus and for future generations. This article, focused on the first pillar of the plan, 鈥淕rowing Jewish Joy […]
Every month felt like Hispanic Heritage Month growing up in Miami. I heard more Spanish than English spoken on the streets, Cuban coffee and pastelitos dominated cafes, and my family and our neighbors shared an unspoken past 鈥 we chased the American Dream right to South Florida. We survived, thrived, and lived as Latinos, Jews, […]
From mid-September to mid-October, Hispanic Heritage Month invites communities across the United States to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. At Hillel, it鈥檚 also an opportunity to highlight the diverse identities and stories that make up today鈥檚 Jewish student life. This year, we spoke with Sofie Ramirez Soto, Jewish life […]
When I was younger, I struggled with saying the vidui prayer, the core ritual of repentance and atonement on Yom Kippur.
