Hillel at Ohio University

05/26/2020

Hillel at Ohio University

05/26/2020

Meet Full House’s Stephanie Tanner all grown up! Jodie will discuss her career, life during COVID-19, and raising a Jewish daughter. Sign up for her #HillelAtHome session on Monday June 1st at 3:00 pm ET at hillelathome.org

05/22/2020

05/20/2020

End of Year Survey

Attention OU Students! Hillel strives to provide the best college experience we can for you, but we can't do it without your feedback! Please take a few minutes to fill out our anonymous survey below and help us understand what we did right this past year and what we can do better!

This survey is specifically for students at Ohio University. This survey is 100% Anonymous. Please fill it out as thoroughly and honestly as possible.

05/12/2020

Community needs update from our friends at avalanche pizza. Please share if you know anyone in need.

If your family is in need of Food WEDNESDAY, APRIL May 13th 2020, please come to the Nelsonville Food Cupboard, 421 Chestnut Street, Nelsonville. Margaret and the fabulous folks there will be distributing 150 great lunches. We will also have 50 sealed lunches in front of Avalanche (329 East State Street)for an honor system take as needed lunch.

Menu: Deli sandwich with RL Valley beef, Woodland Ridge ham, Genoa Salami, Provolone, lettuce and tomato/ Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich/ Potato Chips/ Three Bean Salad/ Fruit Cocktail/ Granola Bar and an added treat of 3-pack comic books thanks to Rusty Robert Russell Rittenhouse, Adam Rapp and Sandy Plunkett and pick up a safe breathing mask made by Passion Works Studio and Patty Mitchell. SPECIAL THANKS to all who donated to us to feed our neighbors like Lindsey Swank and her kids and Christ Community Wesleyan Church in Albany (thanks Matt Gaiser, the whole congregation and board)

05/10/2020

We love the moms of our students, past & present, we love our students who have become moms, & we think moms run the world! Happy Mother’s Day!!!
#OUOyVey
#OUJews
#HillelatOhioUniversity
#MothersDay2020

05/08/2020

05/08/2020

Shout out to Landon Crawford and all our Hillel seniors on launching into their next adventure. #seniorsendoff we love you all!!

For our final day of #HillelGlobalGivingWeek, Hillel is honoring all of our graduating seniors! 🎓 To the Class of 2020, thank you for your perseverance, commitment, and strength during this time of adversity.

Join us in our #SeniorSendoff, and make a gift in honor of the Class of 2020 at bit.ly/GlobalGivingWeek.

05/08/2020

Today is the last day of #HillelGlobalGivingWeek and we have come so far! As of this morning we have raised $13,343 for Ohio University Hillel, only $1,657 away from our goal of $15,000.

To wrap up this incredible week of giving and commemorate #seniorsendoff, our #HillelHero is Jordyn Zimmerman! Jordyn has been an incredible Jewish leader on our campus and within the Hillel movement for the past four years. As both an Intern and a member of (co-chair this year!) Hillel International's Student Cabinet, Jordyn has advocated for more inclusion and accessibility within Jewish spaces and has helped us better understand how to engage with every Jewish student on campus. As she reflects: "Over the past four years, Hillel has been so many things for me — it’s fostered connections in my life, served as a safe space, helped me build confidence, and encouraged me to develop as a leader. Not only have I grown personally, but I’ve grown Jewishly, as well."

We're so proud of our graduates and grateful for the time they spent on campus and at Hillel. Our relationships with students last far beyond their time in Athens. With your generosity, building life changing relationships can continue long into the future! If you are a parent of a senior we'd love to see you donate $20.20 in honor of your senior! For your last chance to double your impact on Jewish student life in Athens donate at Hillel.org/OhioUniversity

05/07/2020

Thank you so much!
As of this morning, we have eclipsed $13,000 in donations for OU Hillel's #GlobalGivingWeek but we're not done yet! We only have two more days to reach our goal of $15,000, and we need you to help us reach this goal! You can be a #HillelHero!

For #ThrowbackThursday our #HillelHero is Rabbi Eddie Sukol! Rabbi Eddie was the director of our Hillel from 1987 to 1991 and now he serves on our Board of Directors. Rabbi Eddie's time in Athens had an incredible impact on his Rabbinic career, as he says:
"I began my rabbinical career as director of the Hillel at O.U. and it's been a lifelong love affair ever since. I'm still in regular contact with former students and with friends that we made in the Athens community. I deeply cherish these relationships. It's an honor to serve on the Hillel Board and I look forward to supporting Hillel for many years to come. Please join me in sharing your generosity with Hillel at OU!"

Donate today at Hillel.org/OhioUniversity! #GlobalGivingWeek #OUOyVey #OUJews

05/06/2020

We are two days into #GlobalGivingWeek and excited to share that thanks to supporters like you, we have already raised $12,798! Now we need your help to reach our goal of $15,000 between now and this Friday in support of Jewish students at OU.

Today our #HillelHero is Jason Tischler! Jason is a Physics major and just wrapped up his sophomore year at OU. Jason is also the President of AEPi, OU's only Jewish fraternity, and has shown commitment to making other Jewish students feel at home in Hillel like he does. As he puts it, "Hillel has been a second home for me. It's is a place I can study and enjoy Jewish programming." We are so lucky to have Jewish leaders at OU like Jason!

Help us continue to make Hillel a "home away from home" for Jewish students at OU. Donate at hillel.org/OhioUniversity! Help us get to $15,000!

05/05/2020

After the first day of #HillelGlobalGivingWeek over $8,000 has been raised for OU Hillel and we are amazed and so very grateful for your support.

Today on #GivingTuesdayNow our #HillelHero is Matt Freedman. Matt is an Ohio University alumni, AEPi alumni (and former president) and currently serves on our Board of Directors. He's also the Senior VP of Branding for Continental Office, a husband, a father of 3 incredible girls and an all around amazing human. In his own words ...

"It's important for me to support Hillel at Ohio University because it is the best organization for Jewish students in Athens. Hillel's leadership continues to offer a safe place that advocates for Jewish students and their needs. I can't envision a better way to support Jewish students at Ohio University than to support Hillel at Ohio University."

What else can we say? Donate at hillel.org/OhioUniversity and remember all gifts up to $2,500 will be matched this week! Help us hit our $10,000 goal!

#GivingTuesdayNow
#OHIOHillel
#OUOyVey
#OUJews

05/04/2020

#HillelGlobalGivingWeek gives us the opportunity to showcase a new program ... An opportunity to recognize students, alumni, and community members who have created a positive impact on our campus as #HillelHeroes. The Hillel Heroes program will be continued throughout next year as we feature our amazing Jewish students here at OU. Stay tuned for more heroes and reach out to share your hillel hero story.

Our #HillelHero today is the wonderful Hadass Galili! Hadass is an Integrated Language Arts major and was our Ritual and Spiritual Intern this year as a freshman. During her first year in Athens, Hadass had an immense impact on Jewish student life, creating inclusive and exciting events while also meeting with students one-on-one to make them feel welcome and a part of our community. In the fall, Hadass will be Hillel's Student Board President; she will continue to be one of the strongest Jewish leaders on campus, and we are so excited to see what new programs and connections she brings. The future is bright with #HillelHeroes like Hadass at the helm, and NOW is the time to support them!

“To me, Hillel means kehillah (community) and mishpacha (family). Hillel has given me the opportunity to thrive while allowing me to be myself, and find people who are just like me and also not like me at all, and bring us all together to form a beautiful group that i trust more than anything!”

Donate at the link in bio.
#OHIOHillel
#OUOyVey
#OUJews

05/03/2020

Hillel International

Join us to launch the Hillel Week of Global Giving! David Broza in Concert!!!! https://www.hillel.org/OhioUniversity

LIVE: David Broza for Hillel Global Giving Week

Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500 per gift, while funds last. To support Jewish students during #HillelGlobalGivingWeek, visit bit.ly/GlobalGivingWeek.

05/03/2020

This May, OU Hillel is joining forces with Hillels across the country and around the world for #HillelGlobalGivingWeek. 🌎✡️ We are so excited to be part of this worldwide campaign, and to support our students at Ohio University and students worldwide. Starting tomorrow through the entire week, all donations made on hillel.org/OhioUniversity will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 per gift. To make a gift, visit hillel.org/OhioUniversity

05/01/2020

05/01/2020

Hebrew Word of the Day: עתיד-Future
It’s the last day of class and the last Hebrew Word of the Day (unless you want it to continue in the fall) so it’s hard not to think about the future. We’re going to miss all of our seniors but can’t wait to see the great things you’ll do and to our new and returning students we’ll see you at Welcome Week this fall!

05/01/2020

Congrats Class of 2020!

Thank you to all of our seniors for everything you've done on our campus and at our Hillel! We miss you so much already!!! #ConGRADulations #OUOyVey

05/01/2020

We'll be going live at 6:30 tonight for Shabbat candle lighting! We hope you'll join us!

04/30/2020

Hebrew Word of the Day: נרגע-Relax😎
Just one more day of finals before you can relax Bobcats! You can do it!

04/29/2020

Cleveland Jewish News

Grateful to our amazing extended Jewish community and all the support from Cleveland. We are always going to rise above and fight hate with love! #OUOhYeah!!! #OUOyVey!

Sarah Livingston, Hillel at Ohio University director, took action after 11 spray-painted swastikas, a depiction of Adolf Hitler and a racial slur were discovered on the graffiti wall near the student center.

“There’s a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. that said hate will never drive out hate, only love will; darkness will never drive out darkness, only light will,” Livingston said. “I really do believe that the only way that we can be better as humankind is to show more love.”

04/29/2020

Hebrew Word of the Day: יום הולדת-Birthday 🎉🎈🎂🇮🇱
Today is a very special day, it’s Israel’s 72nd Birthday! Happy Yom Ha’atzmaut everyone!!!

04/28/2020

Hebrew Word of the Day: תספורת-Haircut💇‍♀️💇‍♂️
If this post gets 60 likes I’ll cut my own hair and livestream it

04/28/2020

Students, alumni, the Athens Jewish community, & friends:

This morning we received a call from the university that antisemitic and racist graffiti had been spotted on the graffiti wall near Baker Center. We immediately went into action, buying paint, & covering up every vile swastika and vicious word. We have been in continuous communication with university officials about what happened and next steps.

There is NO threat to Hillel or Jewish students at this time. We understand this is upsetting to deal with for everyone, especially on Yom HaZikaron, Israeli Memorial Day. We are here for you if you want to talk about it further. Love will always triumph over hate, and we will stand strong as a university and as a Jewish community - Sarah & Jon

04/27/2020

Hebrew Word of the Day: בהצלחה-Good Luck
Wishing all our students בהצלחה on finals this week, you’re gonna do great and we are here for you during this stressful time if you need anything

04/24/2020

04/24/2020

Live candle lighting and kiddush with Sarah and her family.

04/24/2020

04/24/2020

Hillel International

Jimmy could learn a thing or two from Sarah

Hugh Jackman teaches Jimmy Fallon how to bake challah on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon! Shabbat Shalom!

04/23/2020

Hebrew Word of the Day: אמנות-Art👨‍🎨🎨👩‍🎨
Bored inside on this rainy day? Why not break out a pencil and paper or some paints and go crazy

04/23/2020

Friends we are doing one last Israeli food session before the semester ends. Join us on OU Hillel’s Facebook live for a Hummus cooking class. Tomorrow (Friday 4/24) at noon!
#hummus
#ouhillel
#ouoyvey
#israelifood

04/23/2020

Tomorrow at noon we'll be going live for a hummus cooking class! We'll be posting the ingrediant list later today so stay tuned

04/23/2020

Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim friends, students, & colleagues @msa_ohiou #ramadan2020 #jewslovemuslims #weloveyou #oumsa #ouhillel #ouoyvey #ramadaninthetimeofcorona

04/22/2020

Hebrew Word of the Day: שמש-Sun☀️🌞
Hope everyone is enjoying some sun this week

04/22/2020

We are so proud of our amazing Israel engagement intern and his commitment to Jewish life here at OU. Jacob Levin is an extraordinary mensch! OU Oy Vey!

"My Judaism has once again seeped out of the synagogue to be a larger tenet in my life. And I have Hillel to thank for that." After returning from a gap year in Israel, Jacob Levin found his Jewish home away from home at Hillel at Ohio University. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3cG5uJR