Events

Chocolate Seder

Tulane Hillel 912 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA, United States

Please join us at Hillel for a fun new take on a classic Jewish tradition! We will have a special chocolate themed Haggadah and some delicious kosher for Passover snacks. We hope to see you there from 6-7PM! All are welcome, bring your friends!

The State of Antisemitism on College Campus in 2023: The Challenges and Opportunities

Tulane Hillel - MI2 912 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA, United States

This Thursday, join us upstairs at Hillel in the MI2 classroom for a discussion exploring how Antisemitism is showing up on college campuses across the U.S. and potential opportunities this new landscape presents. Lunch and Presentation by Jeffrey Greenberg of the American Jewish Committee.

Open Mic Night

Tulane Hillel - 1st Floor 912 Broadway St., New Orleans, LA, United States

Do you play an instrument, have a passion for stand up comedy, are an aspiring poet laureate, or simply love to watch others perform? Come on out and join us at Tulane Hillel for a very special Open Mic Night from 6-8pm on April 13th! Sign up for a five minute performance slot or two!Read More

Hillel’s Friday at The Fly

The Fly 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States

Stop by the Hillel tent on Friday April 14th from 3-6pm at The Fly! We will be painting tote bags and have picnic snacks! Come hang out with your friends, as we watch the sunset. We will then walk over to Shabbat dinner at Hillel together.

Reproductive Freedom Shabbat

This Friday we come together as a Tulane Hillel community to affirm our commitment to reproductive freedom and justice. With prayer, learning, and community, we stand in solidarity with all those fighting for their right to make their own choices about their bodies and their lives. Shabbat services will take place upstairs in MI2 classroomRead More

Holocaust Survivor Sami Steigmann sharing his story

Lavin Bernick Center (LBC) 29 McAlister Drive, New Orleans, United States

You’re invited to join us for a rare opportunity to hear one of the few living survivors of the Holocaust tell their story. Sami Steigmann has been many things. He has been a victim of the Holocaust. When he was liberated, he became a survivor. Now, he is a motivational speaker. Sami's experience is invaluable. FewRead More

Israel and Schiller Shabbat

Tulane Hillel 912 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join us on Friday April 21st as we celebrate Israel Shabbat and welcome our former Executive Director, Rabbi Yonah Schiller, back to TU Hillel to celebrate the memory of his cousin Michael Schiller. Get ready for Israel Fest by enjoying a delicious Israeli inspired dinner catered by Rimon. Kabbalat Shabbat services will begin at 6:30Read More

Volunteering at Villalobos Rescue Center

Join us for a morning of volunteering at Villalobos Rescue Center, the shelter from the Animal Planet show, Pit Bulls and Parolees, on April 23 from 9:15am-12:30pm. Transportation is provided, just meet us at Hillel at 9:15am. Help us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs of all breeds by cleaning kennels and giving love to theRead More

Israel Fest

Berger Family Lawn (LBC Quad) 20 McAlister Drive, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join us on the Berger Family Lawn (aka LBC Quad) for Israel Fest on Wednesday, April 26th from 5-8pm and enjoy free swag, fun, and Israeli music and food! Event is taking place in partnership with StandWithUs.

The Portrait Identity Project Exhibition Opening Reception

Tulane Hillel - 2nd Floor 912 Broadway St., New Orleans, LA, United States

Please join us on Thursday, April 27th, from 6-8pm at the Mintz Center (912 Broadway St) to celebrate the launch of Tulane Hillel's Portrait Identity Project, a photographic and narrative exploration into Jewish identity at Tulane. Doors will open at 6pm, with introductory remarks at 6:30pm. Enjoy live music, light appetizers and drinks as youRead More

Shabbat Services and Dinner

Shabbat services will take place upstairs in MI2 classroom starting at 6:30pm, with free dinner catered by our in-house restaurant Rimon at 7pm. All are welcome, no-rsvp required - come as you are and see you then!

End of Year Donation Bins

We will be collecting clean linens (sheets, blankets, towels, pillows) and non-perishable food items for donation to UNITY of Greater New Orleans and Gladewaves Food Pantry. Stop by and drop them off at Tulane Hillel at the front reception desk. Thank you!

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