Elon Hillel enjoys record-setting student engagement, wins recognition from Hillel International

Hillary Zaken

Director of Multifaith Programming and Engagement

Hillary Zaken joined 51�� in 2017. She worked for Jewish Life until 2022, when she moved into multifaith work for the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life where she currently serves as the Director of Multifaith Programming and Engagement, and works to advance religious… Read More

Articles by Hillary Zaken

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Elon Hillel enjoys record-setting student engagement, wins recognition from Hillel International

November 10, 2021

Elon’s Jewish population is growing, with the Class of 2025 boasting the largest-ever Jewish representation.

Elon Hillel Family Fall event to feature Olympic medalist Dara Torres

October 12, 2021

Torres will be interviewed by parent Russell Wolff P'24, executive vice president and general manager for ESPN+.

Elon Hillel creates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Student Board position

April 21, 2021

Campus Jewish community affirms commitment to DEI work

Elon’s Jewish Life staff adapts to meet diverse student needs

April 8, 2021

Polk, Zaken, and Avraham-Katz will focus on sustaining a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community on campus

This year, an innovative hybrid commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day

March 25, 2021

Tune in for a presentation by local survivor Dr. Zev Harel, our virtual Ceremony of Remembrance, and sign up for the Reading of the Names.

Rabbi Sandra Lawson departs Elon leaving behind a legacy of learning and love

February 17, 2021

Lawson is departing Elon on February 17 to join Reconstructing Judaism as their first director of racial diversity, equity and inclusion,

Boaz Avraham-Katz to participate in Hillel International’s Masterclass: Israel fellowship

January 20, 2021

Avraham-Katz will bring innovative approaches to Israel education back to campus.

Director of Jewish Life Betsy Polk elected to Hillel International’s Director’s Cabinet

December 17, 2020

Polk will serve a two-year term on the body designed to advocate for the interests of local Hillel organizations and field professionals

51�� rises in the rankings in Hillel International College Guide

December 15, 2020

The go-to guide for Jewish families ranks Elon as the top private school in North Carolina that Jews choose.

For Hana Hawthorne, activism begins in your local community

June 18, 2020

Inspired after attending a protest in Washington, D.C., this Elon student is now leading anti-racism protests in her Maryland hometown.