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Join us in the Sukkah!

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are behind us and Sukkot is on it's way!

To celebrate the holiday of Sukkot, sundown, 10/13 - sundown, 10/22 (including Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah), Simmons Hillel is hosting events in the Sukkah!

Check out our Sukkot Flyer and join us at one of the many Sukkot 2008 events!

If you can't join us for a specific event, take the time to visit the Sukkah on the Residence Campus (quad, closest to Simmons Hall) and on the Main Campus (on the Kotzen patio).

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Want to see pictures from Sukkah building? See the album here!

Posted: October 11, 2008 6:35 am by Ailene Gerhardt | 0 comments
Tags: hillel, jewish, sukkot

Happy 5769!

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins sundown, Monday, September 29 and continues through sundown, Wednesday, October 1.

For any one still in need of Rosh Hashanah service information, please visit Hillel online for area service details.

For any one in need of assistance regarding missing classes due to Rosh Hashanah observance, please be in touch via email . For a review of the Simmons religious observance policy, please click here .

For more information about the Jewish holidays, please download our Jewish holiday calendar !

Have a friend celebrating the Jewish new year? Wish them a L'shanah tovah, meaning for a good year! More information about Rosh Hashanah can be found on the myjewishlearing website .

Posted: September 28, 2008 8:35 am by Ailene Gerhardt | 0 comments
Tags: hillel, jewish, rosh hashanah

Are you a Jewish athlete?

Are you a Jewish athlete interested in representing the USA at the Maccabi Games in Israel?

The USA Team is in the beginning stages of formation. There are competitions in over 30 sports competing with Jews from over 60 Countries for next Summer's Games.

If you are interested, visit the games online or contact Rob Fellman, Maccabi USA Track and Field.

Posted: June 26, 2008 6:31 pm by Ailene Gerhardt | 0 comments
Tags: athlete, jewish

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