Last night Rowan Hillel celebrated Shabbat with a virtual Getting to Know You. The event, hosted by Treasurer Greggory Nekrasovas, welcomed back current members, as well as Hillel alumni. We were also delighted to welcome several new new members to the Hillel family. Members participated in a hand crafted Kahoot that introduced them to the …
Author: Marc Fleischner
Fall 2020 is Coming
Rowan Hillel is currently working with the University to learn the parameters for the events that we can have this semester. Please check with us here and on our social media regularly for updates! Hope to see you all soon with masks on!!!
Hillel’s Kitchen Featured in the Whit
Hillel’s Kitchen, our annual cooking competition was recently featured in the Whit, the official school newspaper of Rowan University. “As a college student, spending money wisely is an important lesson that never stops being taught. Making sure you eat meals throughout the day can become costly, and you may have to preserve leftovers instead of …
Hillel Wraps up Fall 2018 with Chanukah Celebration
Hillel wraped up an amazing Fall 2018 semester with a Chanukah Shabbat complete with Latkas and gifts!
Hillel Holds Elections for 2019 Executive Board
At our recent Israeli Shabbat, Hillel members voted for our 2019-20 Executive Board. Our new board is: Izzy Wellman – President Matthew Lever – co-Vice President Alex Rossen – co-Vice President Max Lewin – Treasurer Greggory Nekrasovas – Senator Rachel Levy – Secretary Our new board will officially take office after a transition period in …
Hillel Hosts Israeli Shabbat
On Friday, November 30th Hillel held our annual Israeli Shabbat. In addition to playing an Israeli version on Headbandz, our Hillel Chefs made classic Israeli food Falafel with Pita and all the classic fillings (Hummus!!), classic Cheese and Potato Bourekas, and of course Rugelach for dessert!
Hillel Host Game Night!
Hillel hosted game night last Friday. While eating hoagies and popcorn, Hillel members played “YeahNope” which allowed the members to really get to know each other.
Hillel Organizes Candle Light Vigil to Remember Victims of Pittsburgh
On October 29th, Hillel, in conjunction with Rowan Chabad and the Rowan Center for Holocaust and Genocide center held a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the horrific incident in Pittsburgh. Approximately 200 people attended the event. Several students and staff spoke about their experiences with Anti-Semetism. Kaddish and the victims names were also …
In Response to Pittsburgh
Dear Rowan Hillel family, In light of the recent event in Pittsburgh Hillel will be hosting an open discussion tomorrow from 5:00-6:00pm in Memorial Hall room 169 to talk about the tragedy. This open discussion is a safe place for everyone to talk about the tragedy. Following the open discussion Hillel invites you to attend …
Hillel Holds Second Annual Mental Health Shabbat
Last night Rowan Hillel held our second annual Mental Health night. Several speakers from the Rowan University Counselling Center and Jewish Children and Family Services discussed resources available to students to assist with issues of Mental Health. A speaker from Beautiful Minds, a student Mental Health advocacy club, talked about their organization and events being …