A look at Vanderbilt Hillel
Madeleine Fentress
Issue date: 2/20/07 Section: News/Features
Hillel also promotes Jewish culture by offering campus events that are open to all students, regardless of religious background. On Monday nights at the Schulman Center, Professor of Engineering Carol Rubin teaches an Israeli folk dancing class. "We had an event to show people how Jewish people celebrate Christmas, so we watched movies and ate Chinese food," said Solomon. According to Solomon, Hillel "is a great place to bring Jewish people together and to raise awareness that there is a Jewish community on campus. The biggest thing about Hillel is that you can feel at home - and relate to people in simple ways - because you have shared a common past."
Freshman Adam Kerbis found that Vanderbilt Hillel exceeded his expectations for a Southern school: "I was pleasantly surprised...now I come to Friday night services every week, as well as many Hillel events."
"One percent of what Hillel does is religious services. Ninety-nine percent of it is this," Barzel said as he gestured towards the room of nearly 100 people sharing dinner. Community.
Freshman Adam Kerbis found that Vanderbilt Hillel exceeded his expectations for a Southern school: "I was pleasantly surprised...now I come to Friday night services every week, as well as many Hillel events."
"One percent of what Hillel does is religious services. Ninety-nine percent of it is this," Barzel said as he gestured towards the room of nearly 100 people sharing dinner. Community.
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