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Being Jewish on Campus: Hillel, Chabad, Identity, and Antisemitism
For many young Jews, college is where Jewish identity is tested, deepened, or discovered — through Hillel, Chabad, Israel debates, kosher dining, and the challenge of antisemitism.
Pirkei Avot: Ethics of the Fathers
Pirkei Avot — 'Ethics of the Fathers' — is the Mishnah's collection of rabbinic wisdom and moral teachings. No laws, no rituals — just pure ethical guidance that has shaped Jewish character for two thousand years.
Major Jewish Organizations: A Complete Guide
From the ADL to the JCC, from Hillel to Hadassah — the major Jewish organizations that shape communal life, advocacy, education, and philanthropy. What each one does and how to get involved.
Hillel and Shammai: The Great Debate That Built Judaism
One was patient, the other exacting. One taught the Torah standing on one foot, the other turned the questioner away. Together, Hillel and Shammai created the template for how Jews argue — and why disagreement is sacred.
Finding Your Jewish Community: A Practical Guide
Whether you are new to Judaism or just new to your neighborhood, this guide helps you find your Jewish community — from synagogues and JCCs to Hillels and online groups.
Hillel International: Jewish Life on the College Campus
The largest Jewish campus organization in the world, Hillel International has been creating spaces for Jewish life, learning, and belonging at colleges and universities since 1923.
Best Colleges for Jewish Students: A Guide
A guide for Jewish students and parents evaluating colleges, covering campus Jewish life, Hillel and Chabad presence, kosher dining, combating antisemitism, and key factors in choosing a school.