September 17, 2020
Your UConn Jewish Life Updates!
Welcome back! As we begin this unique Fall semester, we are incredibly happy for our students to join us and to provide them with a safe, positive, and welcoming environment. Stay tuned for exciting virtual programming and socially distanced outdoor events when possible! As always, UConn Hillel is here as your home away from home!
Hillel News
Rosh Hashanah with UConn Hillel!
UConn Hillel will be having virtual Rosh Hashanah services led by Rabbi Ariella Rosen this year!

Join us via zoom for Erev Rosh Hashanah on Friday, September 18th from 6-7 PM
Meeting ID: 941 1911 6870
Passcode: hillel

Join us via zoom for Rosh Hashanah morning services on Saturday, September 19th from 11 AM-12 PM:
Meeting ID: 917 6466 1593
Passcode: hillel
Interactive discussion immediately following from 12-12:30 PM!

We will be joining Chabad in person for Tashlich on Sunday, September 20th at 4 PM. Meet at Mirror Lake by the bridge. Remember to wear a mask and social distance!


Family Jewd!
Come join UConn Hillel for a Family Feud game night on Thursday September 24th at 7:30PM! Click here to sign up by Tuesday September 22nd at 11:59PM to participate! We hope to see you there!
Kosher Dining!
Even though Towers Dining Hall is closed, Kosher options are still available! There are Kosher options provided in each of the open dining halls as well as Kosher sandwiches in all of the retail dining locations!

Be sure to stop by Hillel on Saturdays from 10am-2pm to pick up your weekend Kosher meals!
Virtual Coffee Dates

Missing our staff members? Bored and want someone to chat with? Sign up for a virtual coffee date with Jacqui, Edina, and our new Israel Fellow, Sagi!

Jacqui: Email
Edina: Email
Sagi: Email


Dorm Room Baking Class!
Last week our students got together virtually to bake brownies in a mug! They had a great time connecting with new and old friends and making a yummy treat!
Have program ideas? Want to run a program?
As this has been a tough time and major transition for all of us, we wanted to remind you that Hillel is and always will be there for you! If you have an idea for a program that you would be interested in, please let us know!
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