Hillel at Dickinson

Welcome to the Dickinson College's Hillel Website.  It is a great resource to learn about the student-led Jewish life on campus.  Hillel is open to students from all denominations of Judaism.  Because each student has his or her unique Jewish identity, it allows for students to learn from each other and grow as a community and individuals.  We sponsor weekly Shabbat services and dinners, High Holiday celebrations with the surrounding Harrisburg community, Sukkot on the College Farm, Hanukkah and Purim parties, Bagel Brunches, discussions with local Rabbis, and movie nights.  By offering a variety of activities we make everyone feel included and welcome.  Find us on Facebook, Dickinson College Hillel, to get more information on weekly going-on's at Hillel!

DICKINSON COLLEGE HILLEL BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2011-2012:

Evan Dubchansky- President

Matt Orwitz

Sara Markowitz

Sydni Yadin- Treasurer

Kayla Reisman

Ann Fogler

Many students joined together on March 8th to celebrate the many cultures represented on Dickinson's campus as they commemorated the ways in which people around the world have struggled to be free.  The annual dinner allows Dickinsonians to share a meal along with stories and insights about various cultures.  It is modeled after the Jewish seder, a ceremonial dinner held during Passover, in which Jews eat traditional foods and recall their forefathers' exodus from Egypt. The Multicultural Seder was sponsored by Hillel, Milton B. Asbell Center for Jewish Life, Student Senate, Office of Diversity Initiatives, Office of Religious Life and Community Service, and the Departments of Judaic Studies and Religion.

Evan Dubchansky

Evan Dubchansky

My name is Evan Dubchansky and I am a sophomore at Dickinson College. I am from Los Angeles, California and I am a Psychology and Religion double major. In high school, I was very active in my temple youth group and the Southern California region of the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). I love learning about peoples' unique journeys and experiences with religion and I am incredibly excited to begin the year! As the president of Hillel, I look forward to working with the Hillel Board to create an exciting mix of cultural, religious, and social events. If you have any questions about Hillel or Jewish Life on Dickinson's campus, please e-mail me at hillel@dickinson.edu 

 

Matt Orwitz

Matthew Orwitz

Matt is a junior music performance major. Hailing from Cherry Hill, NJ, he is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, in particular the Phillies and Flyers. In his spare time Matt enjoys working out, playing cards, and chilling with Jews. Last year, he enjoyed becoming more active at Dickinson's Hillel and looks forward to an exciting year as a Hillel board member. In addition to Hillel, Matt also is a member of the Dickinson orchestra, band, woodwind quintet, chamber music program, and Music Society.  

Sara Markowitz

Sara Markowitz

Shalom ya'll! My name is Sara Markowitz and I am from Newville, Pennsylvania. I am a sophomore majoring in International Studies with a concentration in the Middle East. This past summer I spent a month studying abroad in Jerusalem with eight other students. We travelled all over Jerusalem and the rest of Israel while learning about the history of the Holy Land as well as the three Abrahamic Religions. It was an amazing experience! On campus, I am also the CAEC Chair of Student Senate and the Treasuer of MOB. I loved becoming a part of the Hillel family last year and look forward to another fabulous year! 

Sydni Yadin

Sydni Yadin

I'm from Maryland, right outside of Washington D.C. I'm a sophomore, and I study Sociology and Spanish. I like to travel, and I love watching movies. I enjoy spending time with my parents, and my three older siblings.