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Butler University Hillel has begun the year developing a new generation of Jewish leaders, supporting Jewish students on campus in their educational and spiritual journeys, and providing a safe space for Jewish students to ask questions and celebrate their Judaism.
Past Events
Volunteer community advisors Nonie Vonnegut-Gabovitch and Sonja Kantor began the year with a leadership retreat for Butler Hillel’s student executive board.
Other events in September included:
• a Rosh Hashanah dinner at faculty advisor Hilene Flanzbaum’s house followed by attendance at local synagogue services
• a student-hosted break-the-fast
• a sukkah build finished off with tacos
• Homecoming Shabbat
• and a number of social events.
The energy in the room was palpable as almost 40 students collected on the third floor of the Center for Faith & Vocation to light candles, pray Kabbalat Shabbat, visit with new and old friends, and eat a delicious Shabbat meal.
Upcoming Events
This upcoming semester students will be working on planning a blood drive and educational program with Hillel and the Black Student Union to discuss genetic diseases, an interfaith tree planting event, speaker visits, and more!
A new student group, Challah for Hunger, is also beginning on campus to bake and sell challah, from which proceeds will go to national and local hunger relief organizations.
