University of Miami Hillel

This past week student leaders Abigail Schcolnik, Hannah Clyman and Dakota Gordon along with our Israel fellow Rotem attended the Hillel International Israel Summit ????. A few words from Dakota Gordon: My first Hillel International Israel Summit was an amazing experience! I had the chance to hear and learn from amazing speakers such as Dede Bandaid and Nitzan Mintz who are the artists behind the Kidnapped from Israel project which raise awareness around the world for the 240 innocent people who where abducted from Israel on October 7th. On top of this experience, I also had the chance to meet student leaders from Hillel programs around the world and gain new insight into how to better engage students on our campus. A huge yasher koach to our students who represented "The U" in Chicago this past week! ??????

Over MLK weekend, Jewish students from across Florida attended the first ever Florida Hillel Gathering to learn methods on engagement and event planning. Chair of Programing, Ethan Goetz shared his incredible experience and what he learned from the gathering. “Attending the Hillels of Florida Leadership Gathering in Orlando was an amazing experience. Having the ability to work with students from across the state allowed me to exchange insights on how each Hillel functions, expanding my perspective and sparking new ideas. This opportunity has given me valuable tools to enhance the Hillel experience at the University of Miami.” A special thank you Abigail Schcolnik, Ariella Green, Luke Cohen, Hannah Clyman and Lauren Dolson for representing UM Hillel at the gathering.

We were honored to welcome former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to speak with our students and members of our community at the University of Miami. Bennett’s message of hope for Israel’s future, alongside his heartfelt call for the safe return of the hostages, deeply resonated with all of us. It was an incredible opportunity for our students to engage with such an influential leader and gain valuable insights into Israel’s challenges and aspirations. A special thanks to Abigail Schcolnik for acting as the moderator of the event. And shoutout to our talented photographers for capturing the event: Ariella Green, Akiva Elkin and Luke Cohen.

Thank you to General Benny Gantz for speaking with our students and our UM community. We are so inspired by your message of hope for Israel’s future and particularly a message of optimism for the safe return of the hostages still in captivity. What a wonderful opportunity for our students to hear from such an influential and knowledgable leader??????? Thank you also to our amazing photographers University of Miami, Ariella Green and Akiva Elkin for capturing the evening so beautifully ?? And a huge shoutout to Adam Lehman, Hillel International CEO for joining us and for being our biggest fan! ????

Introducing our 2025 Student Executive E-Board. A huge Mazel Tov these student leaders and we can't wait to see what they accomplish in the coming year. Congratulations to Samantha Weissman, Lauren Dolson, Samuel Deutsch, Meredith Schiller, Ethan Goetz, Veronica Benarroch and Ava Perloff.

Read Ella Sleeman's powerful reflections on her journey in Poland this past week with students from all over the state of Florida. We are so inspired by her words and hope you will be too ??????

Read Ella Sleeman’s powerful reflections on her journey in Poland this past week with students from all over the state of Florida. We are so inspired by her words and hope you will be too ??????

We are so excited to have you lead our student board this upcoming year! Congratulations Samantha Weissman

I had the privilege of speaking on stage to 1,200+ Hillel International professionals and stakeholders, representing 180,000+ students worldwide!??? What an honor to share this platform and celebrate the incredible work of Hillel staff, who make campus life richer, happier, and more meaningful every day! Huge shoutout to University of Miami Hillel for believing in me and contributing to the leader I am today,?Paige Simunek for the top-tier guidance, and Zachary Patterson—sharing this stage, role, and responsibility with you is always an honor ??

Happy 1 week of being a?#CaneGrad! ???? Meet Betty Srour, a New Jersey native, who recently earned her Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Political Science! Betty says she’ll miss?the University of Miami's gorgeous campus and climate, as well as all the friends she’s made. During her time at the U, she was an active member of the Dean’s Student Circle and also served as President of?University of Miami Hillel. Betty plans to start law school next fall, and who knows, maybe she’ll even become a Double ‘Cane! ???? Congrats, Betty! #WeAreSoC?#UMiami?#Classof2024