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Boston University Florence and Chafetz Hillel House. BU’s Hillel and Catholic Center announced a new learning cohort that will teach about the Jewish and Catholic faiths. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Hillel, Catholic Center offer $300 stipend for interfaith learning cohort

Mary Goetz January 28, 2025
Boston University’s Hillel and Catholic Center are encouraging students to apply to a new, ten-session learning cohort open to all students that focuses on Jewish and Catholic faith, offering free meals and a $300 stipend to enrollees.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

On posting your politics | On the Record

Addison Schmidt October 18, 2023
This day and age, everyone is expected to post their politics on social media whenever there's a major event, but this often oversimplify complex situations and serves as a poor substitute for real activism.
People listen to a speaker at a “Gathering in Solidarity with Israel under Fire” event at Marsh Plaza.

BU community members come together on Marsh Plaza amid war in Israel

Daily Free Press Staff October 12, 2023
Boston University Hillel and BU Students for Israel hosted a gathering on Marsh Plaza Wednesday evening.
Irena Fayngold

BU Hillel holds event to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day

Teresa Jia April 19, 2023
Boston University Hillel honored Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday with an event that included reading names of Holocaust victims and sharing stories of survivors.
Student Health Services. Some Boston University students and parents believe BU is not offering sufficient mental health resources, as students grapple with added stress from the pandemic and other challenges. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU parents, students voice concerns surrounding mental health resources on campus

Taylor Brokesh February 11, 2021
Alessandra Kellermann, the mother of a senior at BU as well as the founder of the BU Parents United Facebook Group, said many parents are aware of students’ need for help.
Hillel’s sukkah was moved to the BU Beach on Thursday because of construction on Granby Street, where it normally sits. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Jewish sukkah built on BU Beach due to construction on Granby Street

Alex LaSalvia October 10, 2019
Boston University Hillel put up a sukkah, a traditional hut erected for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, on the BU Beach Thursday.
Boston University Hillel brings in new Rabbi Elie Lehmann and Executive Director Jevin Eagle following the resignation of several staff members. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hillel welcomes new leadership

Amanda Kaufman September 12, 2017

Following the resignation of the campus rabbi and executive director last year, Boston University’s Florence and Chafetz Hillel House has hired several new staff members who say they hope to lead...

BU Hillel announces new executive director

BU Hillel announces new executive director

Abigail Freeman April 20, 2017

By Ellie French and Abigail Freeman Boston University Hillel announced Wednesday morning that Jevin Eagle will be its new executive director. Eagle has worked as a partner at McKinsey and Company...

nterim Director of Hillel David Raphael announces Feb. 22 that he will leave BU after the school year. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Interim Hillel Executive Director David Raphael steps down

Caroline Hitesman March 2, 2017

Interim Executive Director of Boston University Hillel David Raphael will be stepping down from his position at the end of this academic year, according to an email sent to students by Raphael. Raphael...

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