Global Giving Week Day 5: #ShabbatShalomFromDrexel
As Hillel Global Giving Week comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has made donations and followed along! Today, we're excited to shine a spotlight on Shabbat…
On Day 4 of Global Giving Week, we're highlighting our students' connections with Israel. It was a joy to celebrate Israel's 75th birthday at the Perelman Center last week! Our…
On Day 3 of Hillel Global Giving Week, we're highlighting Jewish holiday celebrations at Drexel. As Hillel staff members, we love supporting our student leaders as they organize fun and…
As Hillel Global Giving Week continues, we're sharing more Drexel Hillel stories. Today we're celebrating our amazing seniors! Leah Winkler '23 recently shared a beautiful tribute to her time at…
Hillel Global Giving Week is here! We're joining Hillels around the world in sharing stories all week long. Today, we're highlighting some of the many ways #HillelInspires students and alums…
Asking your professors for religious accommodations is stressful, but you're entitled to it in accordance with University policy! Our Jewish Student Association 2022 put together this draft email for how…
In an incredibly challenging year, Drexel's Jewish community has continued to come together to find community and support one another. From spring programs to graduations, here's the latest update on…
COVID-19 Response at Drexel Hillel Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Drexel Hillel has continued to support students through one-on-one conversations, online cohort experiences, and socially-distant programs. Our students…
2020 New Year Reflections: What are You Called to Become?
Students, faculty, staff and alumni were encouraged to submit video and responses to Hillel’s annual public reflection question. Here are their answers: Written reflections and photography from alumna…
2019 New Year Reflections: What Do You Dare to Dream?
"If you will it, it is no dream” - Theodore Herzl A dream not interpreted is like a letter not read - Rav Hisda (Brakhot 55a) The greatest strides in our…
A compilation of press and accolades about our home. Design of new Drexel Hillel was inspired by a menorah by Inga Saffron The Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/22/2016 "he architect, Stanley…
Steve Cozen Receives First Drexel Hillel Leadership Award
Prominent Philadelphia attorney, Stephen A. Cozen, received the inaugural leadership award from Drexel Hillel on Monday, May 22. The event was held in Hillel's new home, the Raymond G. Perelman…
Plenary Address on Social Justice at Hillel International Global Assembly
The following is the text of Rabbi Isabel de Koninck's address at the Growing Together Through Justice Plenary at Hillel International Global Assembly, Wednesday December 7th, 2016: Good Morning! For…
If you build it: How Drexel’s new home helped me construct my Jewish identity in college
My first experience with Hillel was attending a bagel brunch for new students during an accepted students day at Drexel University. My parents and I met with the executive director…
Ribbon Cutting Marks the Opening of the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Jewish Life
More than 100 guests celebrated the opening of the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Jewish life at Drexel University with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 26. Construction for the new…
Groundbroken for the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Jewish Life
Please join us in thanking President John Fry and Drexel University for its extraordinary commitment to Drexel's Jewish students, alumni and parents by celebrating with us the groundbreaking for the Raymond…