Hi!! My name is Elyse Werksman, Hillel’s Freshman Orientation Chairperson. First, I would like to congratulate and welcome each of you to the Emory community! We are sure you are going to love your next 4 years at school, and I can’t wait to get to know each and every one of you!! At this time last year I was in your position, about to move away from home and go to college unsure of what to expect, who my new friends would be, and what this transition from high school to college life will be like.

I did know one thing. I knew that I wanted to have a Jewish community away from home to celebrate the holidays with and have a support system to help me with this big change in my life. I knew I would find that in Hillel, but what I didn’t realize is how much Hillel and the Jewish community would impact me and shape my life here at Emory! Through attending all of the amazing events planned for Hillel’s Freshman Orientation, I made such close friends and found a place that I could be comfortable in and most importantly, be myself.

Mazel Tov to the newly admitted Class of 2017! We're excited to have you on campus in the Fall and want to make sure your experience at Emory is awesome. If you have general questions about Jewish life at Emory, take a look at our FAQ page above. Throughout the next few weeks, we are happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have when making your college decision. If you are coming to campus to visit, let us know! Grab a bite at the Marcus Hillel Center or join us for one of our weekly programs. We are happy to make any arrangement that will make your visit more comfortable. Feel free to send a message to our Hillel Student President, Michael Goldberg - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Russ Shulkes, Emory Hillel Director - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and we'll get back to you with an answer. Good luck with the decision, and we can't wait to see you in the Fall!

The 2013 Schinazi Family Passover Seder at Emory Hillel

Passover begins with the first Seder on March 25, 2013.
Reserve your seat now!

by Jessica Jaksich and Marni Baron

Last Friday marked the 8th annual Quilt on the Quad event at Emory. We are proud to host the largest collegiate display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt each year, and equally proud of our commitment to raising AIDS awareness and supporting such an important cause.

The AIDS Memorial Quilt was created by the family members and friends of loved ones who passed away from AIDS/HIV. The NAMES Project is a non-profit organization that manages the quilt, and was founded in 1987 as a way to honor and remember those lost to the disease.