We at St. Louis Hillel join in expressing deep sorrow for the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. We encourage students to participate in fundraising initiatives to assist the humanitarian relief efforts now underway. There are various Jewish organizations worldwide participating in these efforts. Individuals interested in making donations to help alleviate the terrible suffering being experienced in Haiti should look into the following options:
For up-to-date news on this response, and for comprehensive information on how to donate, visit this website.
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
United Synagogue Disaster Relief Fund
Wash U students arrived in Israel on the 10th Anniversary flight of Taglit-Birthright on Dec. 29. Check out a video of their welcome celebration here!
Check out the slideshow of our photos from this year’s Into the Wild here, and read the write-up in Jewish in St. Louis here!
Local media reports on Hillel’s High Holiday events. Read the article in Wash U’s Student Life here, and the article in Jewish in St. Louis by the Jewish Federation here!
St. Louis Hillel Makes Plans for Back to School 2009. See article here!
Washington University is #12 amongst private Universities in North America with the largest Jewish populations. Read the article here!
Takkana Social Justice Fellowship Makes a Difference in Guatemala. Read more about it here!
Check out Hillel’s 2008-2009 Slide Show on YouTube!
