Dear Missy,

When I was a counselor at Jewish summer camp, being able to do your own laundry was a very important skill. People were always asking — Should I use a dryer sheet? 

Of course, doing laundry is just one of the many skills students need for college. Another important life skill for college and beyond? Creating one’s own Jewish traditions and gaining the confidence to host friends for a meal or holiday celebration. Our Jew-It Yourself Initiative (JIY) gives students the opportunity to do just that for Shabbat and Jewish holidays. WashU Hillel provides the resources, support, and funds to help students host meaningful gatherings in whatever ways work for them. 

In the coming weeks, our team looks forward to more students bringing their friends together for Shabbat, Passover Seders, and more! If your student is interested in hosting a JIY gathering, please have them reach out to me at hannah@washuhillel.org.

Sincerely, 

Hannah Rubin-Schlanksy

Assistant Director 

P.S. Click here to learn more about JIY!

Announcing our Passover Schedule!

First Night Seder

For students looking for a meaningful Passover experience with their WashU community, Hillel offers a free first night Seder! Students need to RSVP by Wednesday, March 29. 

Do Your Own Seder

Students can create their own Seder traditions with Hillel's Do Your Own Seder offering! We provide matzah, filled Seder plates, access to our extensive haggadot selection, grape juice, paper goods and utensils, and a fully-catered Passover meal from Kohn's or an $8 per person subsidy for students to make their own! Students must sign up by Wednesday, March 29.

Passover Meals

Students are encouraged to join us for delicious Kosher for Passover lunches and dinners at Hillel throughout the holiday! All meals are free for students. Students can RSVP here! Reservations for meals 4/6 – 4/10 are due 3/29; reservations for meals 4/11 – 4/13 are due 4/2.

Sponsor WashU Hillel's Passover Experience

Parent support makes our Passover opportunities possible.

We hope you’ll partner with us by sponsoring a Passover dinner, lunch, or Seder experience for your student, or contributing to our Hillel Passover Fund! All gifts will be recognized in our 2023 Honor Roll of Donors and students will receive the benefits listed at washuhillel.org/ParentGiving.

Purim Festivities!

We hope you had a bright and happy Purim! Our students celebrated with megillah readings, sweet treats, fun costumes, and lots of laughter. See some photos from WashU Hillel’s Purim celebration below!

Penny Alper, Former Board Chair, Honored with Prestigious Award

On March 9th, WashU Hillel's immediate past Board Chair, Penny Alper, received the JProStL Partnership Award.

Click here to watch a video honoring Penny’s incredible commitment to WashU Hillel and the Jewish community!

Need some new WashU in Hebrew merchandise?

Show off your campus pride with an assortment of WashU in Hebrew and Hillel merchandise!

Click here to view our online store! Also, be on the lookout for future pop-ups to access even more styles and designs!

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