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When college student Alex Davidson attended a dance marathon hosted by the University of Maryland to raise money for Children鈥檚 National Hospital in 2013, the last thing he expected was to kick off a series of events that would save the life of a little girl. But that鈥檚 exactly what he did. 鈥淗illel had sponsored […]
Every year, students from all over the United States join 蜜桃工作室 to form an incredible cohort of interns and learn about different aspects of the organization. Each student brings their own unique approach and perspective to 蜜桃工作室鈥檚 work, making the organization stronger while building their resumes, making connections, and meeting mentors and supporters […]
Anyone who鈥檚 participated in a group trip to Israel can attest to how powerful and transformative that experience can be. But there鈥檚 something particularly special about visiting Israel as a teen, and that鈥檚 where RootOne comes in. RootOne helps thousands of Jewish students travel to Israel each summer, providing funding for teens ages to visit […]
The calls to remove Hillel, the world鈥檚 largest Jewish student organization and a cornerstone of Jewish college life for more than a century, equates to a campaign to erase a significant portion of Jewish life and identity on campus. It is deeply hurtful that some Jews are being labeled as 鈥済ood鈥 and others as 鈥渂ad鈥 […]
Anyone who鈥檚 participated in a group trip to Israel can attest to how powerful and transformative that experience can be. But there鈥檚 something particularly special about visiting Israel as a teen, and that鈥檚 where RootOne comes in. RootOne helps thousands of Jewish students travel to Israel each summer, providing funding for teens to visit the […]
As antisemitism skyrocketed on campus this past academic year, campus professionals heard loud and clear that their students needed more support than ever in making sure that they have access to resources for their mental health and wellness. In fact, in the months since October 7, Jewish students have reported increased levels of fear and […]
With antisemitism and encampment protests on the rise on college campuses, students need resources for mental health and wellness perhaps more than ever before. In the months since October 7, Jewish students have reported increased levels of fear and anxiety at school – with our most recent survey results showing 40% have felt the need […]
I鈥檓 not going to lie – this is not the way I imagined graduating college. I always pictured graduation season as being freeing and exciting, a celebratory close to an incredible four years. But across the country, the last few weeks have brought protests and unrest that have made us anxious and uncertain once again. […]
In the wake of campus protests, arrests, and rising tensions, a number of colleges and universities have chosen to cancel their main commencement ceremonies due to security concerns. This is particularly heartbreaking news for the class of 2024, many of whom missed out on a high school graduation ceremony in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
When was the last time you made the choice to sit down and listen to people you disagree with? Debate and disagreement are as much a part of Jewish tradition as challah on Shabbat. Going back to Talmudic times, Jews have sat down together for deep discussions that encouraged lively and sometimes heated debate. Their […]
