On April 22, the Hillel community came together to honor those graduating seniors who have contributed in major ways to the Jewish community at UMass Amherst.
We love you and will miss you!!

We are saying goodbye to three staff this Spring. Keren Hatkevitz has been the IACT Israel Fellow this year; Matt Cohen, our Engagement Coordinator; and Kate Rafey, our Assistant Director. Be sure to stop by or come to our last Shabbat on May 4 to say good bye. We wish them all well and much success in their next endeavors.

 

 

Sustainable Jews group spearheads start of Hillel's own vegetable garden! But first to get the well established bamboo growth out of there! Work continues over the summer!

 Consider living at the Hillel House in the Jewish Living and Learning Community located on the upper level. There is space for 26 residents. Kitchenette (dairy only), laundry, limited parking on premises and high speed internet access/WiFi. A live-in staff advisor is also present for all support services. And it is one short block from the campus!   Pics

There are a rooms for the Fall semester - Male or Female, single or double and rooms.

And there are rooms available for Summer!

For more info and application for Fall semester, 2012 or Summer 2012.
You can also call or pick up an application at Hillel House.

Questions? For more information about the JLLC, contact Rob Kaufman (Director of Operations).

 

Students from the Hillel got fit and had fun rock climbing at the Central Rock Climbing Gym in Hadley.

Ride to Provide 2012 is set for Sunday, October 14th!

Plan to ride your bicycle in one of the three courses, and help to raise money for Hillel sponsored community service trips and programs as well as environmentally-friendly projects. Last year we had over 100 riders and raised over $40,000.

 

 

 The Hillel House Lounge filled with students for the first event of the new semester. (Ice cream socials never grow old!) It was a great night of reconnecting and a great way to start off the Spring semester.

watch the video!

Who is eligible?
All Jewish students between the age of 18 and 26 who have at least one Jewish parent or grandparent and have never been to Israel on an organized trip before, can go on the FREE 10-day Birthright Israel trip together with other UMass
Jewish students this summer, 2012!

What is it?
Birthright  is a totally free 10 day trip to Israel for young Jews who have never been on an organized trip to Israel before. We tour around this fascinating tiny country and see the heights of the desert fortress of Masada, float in the Dead Sea, be inspired at the Western Wall and remember the tragedy of the holocaust at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. We'll hike and swim in the beautiful north, go kayaking in the Jordan River, and see the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). We also get a chance to spend a night under the stars in Bedouin tents in the desert. Discover
Israel, connect with Judaism in whatever way feels right and make friends who will last you a lifetime!

How do I sign up?
Registration for this Summer trip begins on February 14th directly from www.AwesomeIsrael.com

Check out the Awesome Israel YouTube clip and join the Awesome Israel Facebookpage to stay updated!

There will be a Call Center operated by folks from Awesome Israel from February 14 - 27 to help students with the registration.  Every day from 10:00am – 5:30 pm (except Fridays and Saturdays). The toll free number is: 1-877-404-9677.

For more info contact Keren

This free trip is being sponsored by Taglit Birthright Israel, Kenes-Awesome Israel, CJP, and UMass Hillel