Mishloach Manot: Purim Baskets

With "Deep Gras" (aka main Mardi Gras) upon us, we're reminded that Purim will also be here before we know it! Click below to purchase Mishloach Manot - a Purim Basket - filled with goodies and delicious treats. Your student will be able to pick up from the Mintz Center on Mon. 3/6 or Tues. 3/7.

There's limited availability, so order yours today!

Jewish Heritage Night

Hillel's 2nd annual Jewish Heritage night took place on Tuesday, February 7th. There, we honored Rabbi David Goldstein, who's been teaching in Tulane's Jewish Studies Department for over 40 years, and is the Rabbi Emeritus at Touro Synagogue in uptown New Orleans. Students came out to support Rabbi Goldstein, cheer on the Men's Basketball Team, celebrate Jewish community, and of course, grab some free swag and food. To top it off, the night ended with an incredible win for Tulane against Cincinnati!

Check out Jewish Heritage Night photos.

Ashager Araro: Israeli-Ethiopian Activist

Last week, Tulane Hillel partnered with StandwithUs and the Tulane Black Student Union, to welcome Ashager Araro, an Ethiopian Jewish activist and influencer, for an important talk on the intersectionality of being a Black, Jewish, and Zionist woman. Araro discussed the history of Ethiopian Jews and her experience coming to Israel. Students enjoyed a delicious meal from Cafe Abyssinia, a local Ethiopian restaurant, and engaged in a meaningful conversation.

Check out the Ashager Araro photos.

Mardi Gras Clothing Swap

Students joined us last week for our annual Mardi Gras Swap Shop! After collecting clothes and costumes, students came to the Mintz Center and "shopped" sustainably for their Carnival costumes. Students hung out, sampled delicious king cakes from across the city, and everyone left with something "new" for their restocked closets.

Check out the Mardi Gras Swap photos.

Tu Bishvat Urban Gardening

In observance and celebration of Tu Bishvat - the birthday of trees - students joined in a "Worship in Action" urban gardening experience at Okra Abbey. Volunteers included Tulane Hillel students in partnership with NOLA Wesley and Dillard University students.

Check out the Tu Bishvat Gardening photos.

Jewish Learning Fellowship

We recently kicked off our Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF), a 10-session, conversation-based opportunity for students to learn together as a community. During our first session, fellows engaged in powerful conversations about Judaism and set expectations for the space that JLF creates.

Check out the Learning Fellowship photos.

Kayaking on Bayou St. John

Earlier this month, students joined us in a quintessential New Orleans activity as they paddled down Bayou St. John in the Mid City neighborhood! This was a part of our Burst the Bubble series, where students join us for different activities off campus and throughout the city.

Check out the kayaking photos.

Alternate Winter Break Trip

In January, Tulane Hillel took 12 students on an alternative winter break trip to Urban Adamah, a Jewish urban farm in Berkeley, CA. This experience provided a rejuvenating, heart-opening, and mind-expanding trip where students explored their Judaism and sustainable practices.

Check out the Urban Adamah photos.