So its a hectic morning here at Hillel. All of the last minute preparations for the kitchen dedication. We hope to see everyone there!

The Seasons Are Changing!

Hey Everyone,

I hope your Passover has been great; I know mine has. But let me tell you I am happy that it has finally reached its end. As a student who grew up attending a Jewish Day School: Solomon Schechter Day School, Passover has always been about spending time with your family.

Each year our spring break would fall during the festival of Passover. This made it easier on the families and allowed for those who had family travelling in from out of town for seder the ability to spend time together.

During passover it was about srengthining relationships ,reconnecting with those you no longer spoke frequently with, remembering the struggles of the Israelites and the freedom we are so lucky to have today.

The phenomenon that relationships and the festival of Passover are directly connected is an interesting point of view to look at. During the time of slavery, the Israelites were there for one another when they needed it. They become closer to one another as they spent years in Egypt as slaves, saw the ups and downs of life and tasted the bittersweet joys of freedom together.

Each year we remember this bond that all Jewish people and the people of the world share. Although, Passover is a time of remembering, it also is a time about reaffirming our support systems and realizing how lucky we are to be free today.

At Hillel every year I am provided with the opportunity to do exactly this. Here at Miami, on Walnut St., a few blocks from campus, I have found a second home; a place where those relationships formulated on and off campus have a place to thrive. Every year during the 8 days of Passover I have the chance to do what I have done all of my life; reconnect, reaffirm,and reestablish connections to my past and present.

The future of the world is within each and everyone of us and in order to find it, we must search within one another.



I wish everyone a great rest of the week,


Dan Albert
Hillel Engagement Intern
Albertds@muohio.edu

Passover Is Only A Day Away!

Hey everyone,

Things are really busy here at Hillel this week. We are preparing for Passover which begins this Wendsday Evening with Seder #1 at the Oxford Community Arts Center. This Thursday the second seder is occuring at The Hillel Beerman Center.

Passover is a bittersweet time of year. We remember the time that the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt under Pharoahs rule and our release from Slavery.

Passover is a special time here at Miami University. We are able to gather together at Jewish students on this campus and remember a time in Jewish history of much importance.

As a junior at Miami University I have had many Passover experiences. My freshman year I travelled with my roomate to his home in Indiana and celebrated Passover with him and his family. For many years I have joined Miami Students in celebrating at Hillel, allowing me to meet many new faces and enjoy a home cooked meal.


Looking forward to sharing my Passover experience with everyone,

Dan Albert
Hillel Engagment Intern
Albertds@muohio.eu