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Hillel International
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Supports Jewish students through education and community
Hillel International
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Supports Jewish students through education and community
About Hillel International
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$46.4M
Headquarters
null
Founded
1923
Overview
Hillel International serves Jewish college students by providing educational and cultural programming, scholarships, and fellowships. The organization focuses on enriching the lives of approximately 160,000 Jewish students annually, helping them connect with their heritage and fostering a strong sense of community and identity. Hillel's programs include the Azrieli Fellows Program for postdoctoral research in Israel and the Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship Fund for students from Duluth high schools. Unlike other organizations, Hillel emphasizes inclusivity and leadership development, creating a welcoming environment for students to explore their Jewish identity. The goal of Hillel International is to support and enhance the academic and personal growth of Jewish students while ensuring the future of Jewish communities through strategic fundraising and community engagement.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Digital engagement can broaden Hillel's reach to non-campus Jewish students.
- Collaborations with tech companies enhance Hillel's educational and cultural programming.
- Growing interest in DEI initiatives aligns with Hillel's mission for inclusivity.
What critics are saying
- Increased antisemitic incidents may deter student participation in Hillel's programs.
- Heightened security needs could strain financial resources, affecting programming.
- Pro-Israel advocacy may alienate students with differing views on Middle East policy.
What makes Hillel International unique
- Hillel International is the largest Jewish campus organization globally, serving 160,000 students annually.
- It offers unique programs like the Azrieli Fellows Program and Brusin Scholarship Fund.
- Hillel's focus on inclusivity and leadership development sets it apart in higher education.
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Funding
Total Funding
$46.4M
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Industry Average
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1 Rounds
Company News
Hillel International has teamed up with some amazing civic engagement organizations like MotiVote to help you check your voter registration, find your polling place, research what's on your ballot (don't forget those state and local races!)
Hillel International created Campus for All to educate and empower students to take action against antisemitism, discrimination, and misinformation on campus, leading to a safer and more welcoming community for everyone.
Hillel International has partnered with the Secure Community Network (SCN) to launch "Operation SecureOurCampuses" to offer a variety of resources for Jewish groups this academic year.
Largest pro-Israel student gathering this year features remarks from key leaders, thought-provoking masterclass sessions and moments of togethernessATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 800 pro-Israel student leaders convened in Atlanta for Hillel International's Israel Summit – the largest gathering of Jewish college students this year focused on Israel and countering anti-Jewish hate, at a time of rapidly rising antisemitism on college campuses.Hillel International, the world's largest Jewish college organization with a presence on more than 850 campuses globally, has tracked more than 1,000 incidents of antisemitism on college campuses since October 7 alone. The Israel Summit included student leaders, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, from more than 200 campuses across the country.Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, who recently returned from a visit to Israel with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, told the student leaders assembled, "This moment calls for serious leadership. And that's why your coming together for this Israel Summit is so important. When I told the leaders I met that more than 800 pro-Israel students would be attending this convening, they were moved and inspired."In addition to keynote remarks from Nova Music Festival survivor Millet Ben Haim, Soviet dissident and human rights activist Natan Sharansky, Clark Atlanta University President George French Jr., and Israeli government spokesperson and social media sensation Eylon Levy, along with a video address from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, student leaders took part in "masterclass" sessions featuring experts in campus advocacy, Middle East policy, Black and Jewish relationship-building, and Jewish communal leadership.Session facilitators included Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic, Melissa Weiss, executive editor of Jewish Insider, Amb. Dennis Ross, a lead peace negotiator in Democratic and Republican administrations, Eylon Levy, Israeli government spokesperson, and Joshua Cohen, speechwriter and senior advisor at the U.S
IUP Hillel celebrates Hanukkah with menorah lighting, party.
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About Hillel International
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$46.4M
Headquarters
null
Founded
1923
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