Word: hillels
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...ongoing controversy fueled by the opening of an Israeli soldiers’ photo exhibit last week at Harvard Hillel has prompted attention from national Jewish organizations beyond Harvard’s Jewish community...
...Hillel Senior Communications Associate Danielle Freni said she had no knowledge of Klein urging Hillel to issue such a statement...
...While Harvard Hillel has agreed to host “Breaking the Silence,” it has not chosen to endorse the organization or its message. Although the exhibit is now on display within Rosovsky Hall, it does not represent the views of the entire Hillel community. While PJA, other sponsors, and community members have expressed support for the exhibit, many at Hillel feel that the exhibit portrays a misleading message—one lacking a broader context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Such broader context is key because it creates an open forum for the exchange of ideas...
...While many visitors might not be able to parse the difference between hosting and endorsement, this distinction is clear in the minds of the Hillel community. As individuals we may support or oppose the exhibit’s presentation, content, and message, but, as a community, Hillel seeks modestly—but importantly—to spark debate and dialogue about Israel on campus. Our community is strong and united in its support for the State of Israel and in our embrace of the Jewish value of open discourse...
...Sarah B. Joselow ’10, an Associate Design Chair, is a history concentrator in Eliot House. She is the President of Harvard Hillel...