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Hillels of Georgia was founded in 2003 as an umbrella organization to engage and empower Jewish students to create vibrant and dynamic Jewish life on campuses across the state.Hillels of Georgia is a proud member of Hillel International and beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
To inspire every student to proudly embrace their Jewish journey, and to create an enduring connection to Jewish life and Israel.
Our passionate and driven students make Hillel everything it is. Alongside our talented group of professionals, student leaders help to plan and run all Hillel programming based on five pillars:
Fostering Jewish student growth, celebrating pluralistic Jewish holidays and Shabbat, and exploring rich traditions through memorable Jewish experiences.
Building strong, diverse, and inclusive Jewish communities on campus which help students understand their role in the community and give them a way to relate to the world.
Cultivating a passion and a sense of personal attachment to Israel and the Jewish diaspora through advocacy, education, and international travel.​ ​
Developing skills that help students become critical thinkers, motivate others, enhance a personal leadership philosophy, and understand their role in post-college community life.
Providing meaningful public service and inspiring students to address social justice issues creatively reflecting Jewish values.​

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“I have already found such an amazing group of people through Hillel... I’ve made connections with people that I see myself staying close to.” - Clara Biggs, (Georgia Tech '30)

“Today I was pleasantly surprised by a lovely ‘get well baggy’ from Hillel! My mood has definitely been brightened,” Austin Cohn (SCAD Hillel '29).

“Bagel Break allows a safe space for students... It’s a great environment and time for us to build community." - Orly Kornstein (Georgia Tech '27)

“I’m looking forward to all the events at Hillel and to meeting all the new people, because I was really welcomed last year.” - Shira Preis (UGA '29)

The Hillels of Georgia Weekly Chai-Lights Reel

Rabbi Larry Sernovitz

Rachel Ezrine

Paige Simunek

Dani Oren

Michele Harvey

Bella Adler

Mark Goldfeder

Lee Shaffer

Tessa Scharff

Lindsay Rosenzweig

Jeremy Lichtig

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Mara Zeichner

Sam Ceisler

Jackie Nix

Nico Morris-Fry

Harris Plofsky

Netta Lee Ben-Hashal

Rose Schaffer

Shir Moyal

Shabbat looks a little different on every campus, but one thing stays the same: good food, great company, and a whole lot of Jewish community! 💙 Every Friday, we’re taking you across the state to see how our Hillels are celebrating Shabbat, making memories, and finding a little piece of home away from home. 📍 First stop: Hillel at UGA! Shabbat Shalom from Hillels of Georgia!

A statement from Hillels of Georgia in response to media coverage of a recent personnel decision. Shortly after Rabbi Golomb’s start date, Hillels of Georgia became aware of information about her personal conduct and activities that would affect her ability to fulfill the role of a spiritual and ethical advisor to Jewish students, consistent with the mission of Hillel. Had we known this information during the hiring process, we never would have hired her. Her termination was in no way based on the activities of her fiancé, her gender, or in violation of any other aspect of federal or state employment law.

Football season is well underway in Georgia, and the Bulldogs don’t have the monopoly on game day action! Thanks to our generous friends at Radco, our @ksuhillel students had front row seats to last week’s game. You can tell by the smiles (and the pompoms!) that everyone had a blast. 🦉🏈 Speaking of football…stay tuned for our @hillelatgt vs. @hillelatuga alumni challenge in late November. The competition isn’t going to end on the field!

October 7 was a difficult but meaningful day for our students and professionals. Across our campuses, we came together to remember, to honor, to mourn, and to stand in community. Students lit candles, baked favorite recipes of those murdered three years ago, created clay poppies to remember the victims of the Nova Festival, hosted a traveling 10/7 exhibit, and handed out hundreds of cookies, each accompanied by the personal story of a victim. We held vigils, shared stories of the bravery and tragedy of that day, and created space for one another to grieve, reflect, and remember. On a difficult day, we found strength in coming together and in making sure these stories, memories, and lives are never forgotten. Am Yisrael Chai.

Today, across our campuses, our Hillel communities are coming together to mark the anniversary of October 7, 2023 - remembering those who were murdered, honoring those whose lives were forever changed, and standing with the people of Israel and Jewish communities everywhere. As we commemorate, we have unfortunately also already seen acts of antisemitism on our campuses today. We will continue to support our students and communities throughout the day and remain vigilant. We’ll share photos and more about today’s commemorations and our students’ experiences in the days ahead.

Today our Board of Directors spent the afternoon at Marcus Hillel Center at @emoryhillel, meeting with the new @emoryuniversity President and hearing from a panel of student leaders. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, listen, and learn from the students at the heart of our work.

We loved spending time with parents and alumni (and some current parents who are also alumni!) at tonight’s @hillelatgt social event!

Today is the National Day of Belonging, and @georgiatech celebrated with a vibrant fair on Tech Green, right in the heart of campus. Among the many booths, @hillelatgt hosted Bagels & Belonging, where 204 students signed a pledge to stand up against antisemitism and hatred of all kinds…and, of course, grabbed a bagel and schmear along the way! 🥯 The event was organized and led by GA Tech Hillel student Samantha as her capstone project for the Leven-Silberman Leadership Institute Fellowship, our yearlong program that equips students with mentorship, practical leadership skills, and opportunities to put those skills into action. Kol hakavod to Samantha for bringing Bagels & Belonging to life and to all 204 students who took a stand for belonging, inclusion, and a campus community free from hate. 🐝

Every year, the Stand with Hillel Gala gives us the opportunity to celebrate the impact of Hillels of Georgia, share the stories of our students, and express our gratitude to the supporters who make this work possible. We are also proud to recognize the exceptional community leaders whose vision and generosity help move our work forward. This year, it is our distinct pleasure to honor Linda & Mark Silberman with the Billi & Bernie Marcus Visionary Award. Linda and Mark’s longstanding commitment to Hillel has helped shape and strengthen our work in meaningful ways. Most recently, their generosity and leadership made possible the launch of the Leven-Silberman Leadership Institute, creating new opportunities to develop the next generation of Jewish leaders. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on March 31, 2027. Mark your calendars!

Pop quiz: how many @ksuhillel and @hillelatuga students does it take to build a sukkah? Our students are ready for Sukkot! We look forward to celebrating together at programs such as Shabbat in the sukkah, sushi making in the sukkah, pizza in the hut, and sukkah succulent planting.

Shabbat Shalom from Hillels of Georgia! 💙 It was wonderful gathering with parents from our @hillelatuga community this week. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, celebrate our students, and strengthen the community that makes Jewish life on campus so meaningful. As we head into Yom Kippur on Monday, we wish our students, families, and community a meaningful holiday. Shabbat Shalom, and גמר חתימה טובה!

Hillels of Georgia was proud to host “Voices of the New Middle East” at the Marcus Hillel Center on Tuesday, September 15, bringing together Jewish students from across Georgia, along with members of our board and Major Gifts Society, for a powerful conversation featuring @noatishby, Jonathan Nizar Elkhoury, and Fatema Al Harbi. The panelists shared powerful perspectives on identity, authenticity, bridge-building, and peace. Activist and author Noa Tishby shared a beautiful message of Jewish pride, encouraging students to stand confidently in who they are and embrace their Jewish identity, especially in the face of rising antisemitism. We’re grateful for opportunities like this that bring our students together, strengthen their connection to Israel, and empower them to be proudly Jewish! #noatishby #proudlyjewish #hillelsofgeorgia

Welcome back, Emory Hillel Eagles! 🦅💙 Over 300 students and family members joining us for our Welcome Brunch, and ther excitement for the year ahead was palpable. One of the most meaningful parts of the weekend was hearing from parents who could already see that their students had a Jewish home waiting for them at Emory. “I am so glad my son chose to attend Emory. Everything is first class!” – Karen and Brian Krawez This is what Welcome Week is all about: making sure every Jewish student arrives on campus knowing there’s a community here that already can’t wait to embrace them. 💙

Turns out the moms (and dads!) of Milledgeville travel in packs. 🐾 We loved seeing SO many @gc_hillel parents come out for our Parent Social and connect with the growing Bobcat Jewish community. 💙 A huge thank you to Melanie and Jeremy Marks for hosting us!

As Emory students get ready to return to campus, we’re reflecting on some of the meaningful experiences that shaped their summer. This August, Emory Hillel students traveled to Israel alongside students from UC Davis for a 10-day Perspectives trip. Jewish and non-Jewish students came together to listen, ask questions, experience Israel firsthand, and learn from people with a wide range of perspectives. One student shared, “It transformed my perspective, challenged me to see things differently, and allowed me to build meaningful connections with the group. More than just a trip, it felt like an experience of a lifetime.” Our students are returning to Emory with new friendships, deeper understanding, and experiences that will stay with them long after the summer ends. We can’t wait to welcome them back starting with Pre-Orientation Shabbat at the Marcus Hillel Center tonight. Learn more at @emoryhillel 💙

@hillelatgt is helping new Jewish Jackets find something just as important as their classrooms: their community. 💛🐝 Throughout Week of Welcome, students are meeting Hillel staff, sharing their first Bagel Break, exploring the Hillel space, and finding familiar faces they’ll see throughout the year. Sophomore Caylie Brennan remembers what that meant during her own first week: “Through events I got to meet Hillel staff, board members, and other first years, allowing me to build a community from day one... It really helped me find a community.”

A new school year means new classes, and for our Jewish students, a community ready to welcome them home. @hillelatuga started the year strong, welcoming students back to campus with open arms and plenty of treats! ❤️🐾 Returning student Shira Preis (‘29) shared, “I’m looking forward to all the events at Hillel and to meeting all the new people, because I was really welcomed last year.” That’s the kind of impact we hope to create across Hillels of Georgia: when a student who once felt welcomed becomes the person excited to welcome someone new. Here’s to a year of connection, belonging, and vibrant Jewish life at UGA. Go Dawgs!

📣 Georgia College Parents, this one’s for you! Join us in Dunwoody for a parent social, where you can meet fellow Bobcat parents and enjoy an evening with the growing Georgia College Hillel community. 💙🐾 We can’t wait to see you there! Please remember to RSVP for exact event location and details: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/pE5nSyqvq7KIG2cgscQNNg This gathering is supported by JGather, a community initiative helping people create meaningful Jewish connections across Atlanta.

New and returning Hillels of Georgia board members find meaningful ways to stay connected to our students, campuses, and mission. Today, our Board had the opportunity to learn from Lisa Lieberman Barzilai of Hillel International about the important role each board member can play in representing and strengthening Hillels of Georgia. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your insight, and thank you to our Board members for your leadership, your ambassadorship, and your commitment to Jewish students across Georgia.

Before move-in, meet the people who will help make Georgia Tech feel like home. 🐝 Connect with fellow Jewish Yellow Jackets and their families THIS SUNDAY! More details at link in bio!

Got any winter break plans yet? Now you do 👀 Text your friends because we’re going on Birthright Israel this winter from December 20-31! Apply now at hillel.org/trip/hillelsofgeorgia

Georgia Tech Hillel alumni: We know you're out there. We're on a mission to reconnect with every Jewish Yellow Jacket alum! If you were part of Hillel at Georgia Tech, take two minutes to update your information and let us know if you'd like to stay connected. It'll help us build stronger alumni programming, networking opportunities, reunions, and more. 🔗 Fill out the form using the link in our bio. Know another GT Hillel alum? Tag them in the comment section down below!

🐶 Future Bulldog parents... this one's for you! The countdown to move in is on, and there's no better time to meet the people who will help make UGA feel like home. Join us in Decatur at the home of Eytan Davidson P'29 to connect with Hillel UGA leadership, hear from campus leaders, and schmooze with fellow Bulldog families before the semester begins. Your student's community starts here. So does yours. 🎟️ RSVP using link in our bio

From coast to coast, the Hillels of Georgia community is growing. 💙 This week, incoming Emory families gathered in Los Angeles at the home of Carin and Scott Farkas for an evening of conversation, connection, and community, led by Emory Hillel Director Lee Shaffer. One of the highlights was hearing from Emory Hillel Social Chair Dori Farkas, who shared how Hillel has shaped her college experience and the friendships, leadership opportunities, and support she's found along the way. This is what Hillels of Georgia is all about: building relationships and creating a strong Jewish community long before move-in day. Class of 2030, we'd love to connect with you 👉 https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/R2qzqitytL-56HdV8q4yJw?t=1784554990

Registration is officially open for our summer Hillel: Birthright Israel trip! Join us for 10 meaningful days traveling alongside other students from Hillels of Georgia! 🇮🇱 Our trip is December 20-31, and you can apply now at the link in our bio. 📪 DM us with any questions & we can schedule some time to chat.

Supporting Hillels of Georgia students starts long before move-in. Yesterday, we invited incoming Hillel UGA parents to hear from Dr. Michelle Cook, UGA's Vice President for Student Affairs, and Hillel UGA Director Jeremy Lichtig about the strong partnership between Hillel and the university. Their close working relationship, built on years of trust and communication, gives parents confidence that Jewish students are safe, supported, and connected from day one. We're excited to continue welcoming the Class of 2030 at parent gatherings across Georgia! Interested in joining one? Visit our website at hillelsofgeorgia.org! #HillelsOfGeorgia #UGA #JewishCampusLife #ClassOf2030

Ready for your student's first year at Georgia College? 💙 Join us for a Georgia College Hillel Parent Information Session in Johns Creek to meet our team and learn how we'll support your student. RSVP: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/66ZvmkrbgdAKPwalBNTeFA

🐶 Got a future Georgia Bulldog? Move-in is right around the corner, and there's one stop every Jewish family should make before the semester begins. Whether your student is excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, you'll leave our parent information sessions knowing they have a Jewish home away from home. 📍 Multiple Atlanta-area sessions available 🔗 Learn more andeserve your spot here: hillelsofgeorgia.org/ugaparents Tag an incoming UGA parent who needs to see this! ⬇️

🐾 Calling all incoming Jewish Bulldog Parents! Before move in, join us for a UGA Hillel Parent Info Session in Atlanta and get to know the people who will help make campus feel like home for your student. Meet UGA Hillel leadership, connect with fellow Bulldog parents, hear from special guests, and learn how Hillel supports Jewish students through community, leadership, Israel engagement, and lifelong friendships. Choose the date and location that works best for you, and come see why so many families say Hillel became their student's home away from home. More info: hillelsofgeorgia.org/ugaparents

The school year may be over, but Hillels of Georgia is still going strong. This summer, many of our students, including a group from Hillel at UGA (pictured here), are exploring Israel on Birthright Israel. Along the way, students are experiencing Israel's history and culture firsthand, celebrating Shabbat in Jerusalem, floating in the Dead Sea, hiking breathtaking landscapes, meeting Israelis, and deepening their connection to Jewish identity alongside friends from Hillel.

From June 12–18, the Hillels of Georgia team will be proudly participating in Break Week powered by R&R: The Rest of Our Lives. At Hillels of Georgia, we believe that caring for our staff helps us better serve our students and communities. Break Week is a dedicated opportunity for our team to rest, recharge, and fully disconnect from work. Our offices will also be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, and we will return on Monday, June 22, ready for the exciting year ahead. Thank you for supporting a culture of well-being for those who support Jewish student life across Georgia.

Want real career advice from real business leaders? 👀 Join Hillels of Georgia and College2Career.org next Tuesday for a unique networking experience that puts you face-to-face with professionals from a variety of industries. Register here 👇 👇 👇 https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MYVKC8nUrh3ZtkW4oyMvQg

With just hours left in #HillelGlobalGivingWeek, now is the time to make a difference. Can our Jewish students count on your support? Make your impact now at give.hillel.org/georgia26

There’s still time to make your impact 🌟 Make your gift before the week ends at https://give.hillel.org/georgia26

Right now, a student is still looking for where they belong, and Hillels of Georgia is where they find it. ⏳ This week only: every gift is matched dollar-for-dollar.. Your impact = doubled. Their future = changed. Give before it ends: https://give.hillel.org/georgia26

Hillel Global Giving Week is here, and for this week only, every gift to Hillels of Georgia is matched dollar-for-dollar meaning your support goes twice as far. Give today & double your impact 👉 https://give.hillel.org/georgia26

One week to go. 🌟 From May 4–8, Hillels of Georgia is part of #HillelGlobalGivingWeek, and gifts made next week will be TRIPLED. More leadership. More Jewish life. More impact for our students across Georgia. Stay tuned for how to get involved!

Today we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. 🇮🇱 Across Georgia, our students are connecting to Israel in ways that are real and persona, and we’re proud to create spaces where they can explore that connection with confidence and community. Am Yisrael Chai!

The clock is ticking… ⏳ There is ONE MONTH until we Stand With Hillel! Let's show our support for the the Jewish students across Georgia, who are building community, celebrating their identity, and showing up for each other when it matters most. 👉 This event is guaranteed to sell out. Secure your tickets soon: hillelsofgeorgia.org/galatickets Event and sponsorship details: hillelsofgeorgia.org/april23

Do you 💙 Israel? Do you 🤍 good company? Then you would LOVE Israel Shabbat Night at @ksuhillel 🇮🇱✨ Students kicked off the evening with an Israel-themed Kahoot game, then rotated through a fun “speed-dating” style activity with questions about Shabbat, Israel, and some classic icebreakers. The night continued over a classic Israeli feast, where students connected with each other and community supporter, Steven Cadranel. ….and, of course, we couldn’t end the night without a selfie with our beloved Israel Fellow, @ofek_ksu! 📸💙

From questioning if she was “Jewish enough” to leading the very community that shaped her. 💙 Read Bella's full story on our website!

Passover is right around the corner, and our students are excited to relive the magic at @hillelatuga. The room was packed, the energy was palpable, and it felt like home. Let’s do it again! 3 days to set the table at 👉 hillelatuga.org ✡️🍷

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