COLLEGE & BEYOND
The college campus can be a hotbed of challenges for Jewish students. By supplementing their education with meaningful Jewish experiences including Hillel, travel opportunities, and intern programs, college becomes another important stepping-stone in building active Jewish adults.
HILLEL of northern new jersey
Hillel of Northern New Jersey supports Jewish life at five local campuses: William Paterson University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Bergen Community College, Stevens Institute of Technology and Ramapo College.
For more information on Hillel NNJ, check out our calendar of events below or contact Rachel Waldorf, Director of the Hillel of Northern New Jersey, at Rachel@HillelNNJ.org or (908) 839-7158, and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Hillel of Northern New Jersey is a program of Rutgers Hillel sponsored by Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. In addition, Federation partners with Rutgers Hillel to support Northern New Jersey students at Rutgers University. For more information, please see RutgersHillel.org or contact: Rabbi Esther Reed, Rabbireed@rutgershillel.org or 732-545-2407.
ONWARD ISRAEL
Israel, Internships, Incredible… Jewish Federation sponsors and subsidizes a low cost eight-week summer program in Israel for Jewish young adults ages 19 – 27. Not only will you “live like a local” in the center of Tel Aviv, the cosmopolitan gem of Israel, but you will also have the opportunity to intern in the field of your choice gaining valuable career experience to build your resume. Your weekdays will be spent working while your weekends will be spent experiencing all Israel has to offer. For more information, please contact Debbie Corwin, Director, Center for Israel Engagement, DebbieC@jfnnj.org, 201-820-3918
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL
Birthright Israel offers a free ten-day trip to Israel for Jewish young adults, 18-26. They see Israel from top to bottom, hang out with Israelis of the same age, explore new cities and hike on breathtaking trails. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, nightlife, land, and people of Israel and come back to New Jersey with 39 new friends. For more information, please contact Rachel Waldorf, Director, Hillels of Northern New Jersey, RachelW@jfnnj.org (908) 839-7158.
MOISHE HOUSE
Moishe House is what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. We provide a space to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers. Federation funds Moishe House Hoboken, the “Mile Square City”, home of the best restaurants, nightlife and culture and of course the most delicious Mozzarella (a.k.a. Mutz) in all of New Jersey! Step off the PATH, take a ten-minute walk uptown and you’ll find your local Moishe House. Ben, Jill, and Danielle enjoy cooking a monthly Shabbat dinner, winning trivia at Maxwell’s, happy hours, volunteering at the local animal shelter and teaching the community how to make Shakshuka and Hummus! At Moishe House Hoboken, our goal is to bring social experiences, community service, Jewish culture and learning opportunities to the community in a whole new way. Come hang out with us, socialize, meet new people and get to know your Jewish community. For more information, please contact Sheryl Sarin, Director, Planning and Allocations at SherylS@jfnnj.org or 201-820-3913.
Let US help you get started
Debbie Corwin
Director, Center for Israel Engagement
DebbieC@jfnnj.org
201-820-3918
Joyce Greenberg
Missions Coordinator
JoyceG@jfnnj.org
201-820-3962
Sheryl Sarin
Director, Planning & Allocations
SherylS@jfnnj.org
201-820-3913
Rachel Waldorf
Director, Hillel of Northern New Jersey
Rachel@HillelNNJ.org
908-839-7158