Meet Leah! Our Hillel campus rabbi is fresh-picked out of Los Angeles, and is loving her first year at Syracuse! Leah is originally from Los Angeles. She came to the northeast to attend Brandeis University, where she majored in International and Global Studies, as well as Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. Leah graduated Cum Laude, … More Meet Rabbi Leah!

Brian’s a pretty big deal around here. As executive director of Hillel at SU, Brian wears many hats around the building. Students know and love Brian as a mentor, confidant and friend. Our organization would not be the same without his charisma and passion for students’ success. Brian truly bleeds orange. He is a Syracuse … More Meet Brian Small!

1) Eat some kugel…you love Kugel way more than you could possibly love another human being anyway.   2)Your mom probably sent you chocolate and a valentine card, so eat up! 3) Stop by Hillel, we have lots of nice Jewish boys and girls! 4) Stalk Adam Levine photos and sigh. #NJBGoals 5) Call your bubbe … More 5 Ways to Have a Jewish Valentine’s Day

Ah, break: the time to kick back and enjoy no class, homemade meals…and relentless interviews from family members. You definitely had to field these five questions over break! 1) How’s school? Last week I slept a total of 9 hours, had 4 final exams and 3 papers. I survived on chocolate milk and Oishi delivery. I’m … More Questions Every Jewish College Student Deals With

Meet Danit Peleg, an Israeli designer who just debuted a game changing collection of clothes that weren’t  made with fabric and can’t be bought in stores. Peleg’s pieces are printed via 3D printer. The 27-year old Tel-Aviv native graduated from Israel’s Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in August. She was inspired to create a comfortable line of clothing that could … More Israeli Designer Prints Her Own Clothes!

Admit it, the best part of any holiday is the food! Make your bubbie proud by whipping up a batch of delicious latkas! This recipe comes from the Food Network and is a sure crowd pleaser!  Ingredients: 1 -1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons … More Yummy Latka Recipe

We’re not home from the holiday this Chanukkah, so bring the festive spirit to your “home away from home” at school with these easy DIYs!  1) Window Stars You will need: Vellum, in gold or blue (or both!) Micro-hole punch (for small star) Needle and thread Screw punch (for large star) Large and Small Triangle … More DIY Chanukah Decorations

Meet Jess, our coordinator of advancement! Jess is from Long Island, New York and attended the University of Buffalo. She majored in communications and minored in English. In college, she found her home away from home within the Jewish community. She held numerous leadership and internship positions within Jewish organizations at Buffalo. “My college experience … More Meet Jessica Lemons!

Marilyn Monroe The iconic starlet wasn’t raised Jewish, she chose to be! Marilyn converted to Judaism when she married Arthur Miller in 1956. Drake Justify your obsession by telling grandma that Drake is a nice Jewish boy! Aubrey Graham has a Jewish mother and attended a Jewish day school in Toronto as a child. He … More 10 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Jewish