Hillel at Gallaudet University

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Welcome back! September is full of opportunities to connect with Hillel at Gallaudet! 💙💛

🐂 BISON FEST
📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Gallaudet Mall

Come say hello at the Hillel booth! Learn about upcoming Jewish events, meet other students, and pick up some FREEBIES! It will be hot outside, so dress comfortably and bring water. ☀️

🍎 ROSH HASHANAH DINNER
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Peikoff Alumni House—“Ole Jim”
Join us for services, a kosher holiday dinner, and community. Gallaudet students attend FREE!
RSVP by September 5 at:
www.gallaudethillel.org

🥯 YOM KIPPUR BREAK-THE-FAST
📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Peikoff Alumni House—“Ole Jim”
Break the fast with bagels, lox, pastries, and community. Gallaudet students attend FREE!
RSVP by September 15 at:
www.gallaudethillel.org

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you! 💙

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04/01/2026

Chag Sameach 💙
As Passover begins, we reflect on the journey from challenge to freedom.

Wishing all our students and community a holiday filled with meaning, connection, and hope.

03/26/2026

Join us for a special Passover Jewish Deaf Art Scavenger Dinner at Gallaudet University.
Celebrate Passover with an evening of community, culture, and connection featuring a kosher dinner, a tour of House One with President Bobbi Cordano, and a Jewish Deaf Art Scavenger led by Dr. E. Lynn Jacobowitz.

📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 House One
📝 RSVP required by April 1

Open to Gallaudet students, faculty, and staff only
RSVP at gallaudethillel.org

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02/26/2026

🎭✨ Shabbat Purim Dinner is here! ✨🎭

Join us for a cozy Shabbat celebration with a Purim twist—plus Chinese kosher dinner from Holy Chow 🥡🍜

📍 SAC – MPR
📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM

✅ Students, faculty & staff welcome
👩‍🍳 Activity: BAKE HAMANTASCHEN!!

⏰ RSVP by Thursday, March 5 at NOON
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shabbat-purim-dinner

Questions? [email protected]

02/17/2026

🧧✨ Shabbat + Kosher Chinese + Lunar New Year vibes

This Friday, we’ll share kosher Chinese from Holy Chow, a quick reflection on Parashat Terumah (building community together), and red scratch-off fortune cards for extra fun.

📍 SAC – MPR
🗓 Friday, February 20, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
🍜 Kosher Chinese dinner from Holy Chow
🎴 Activities: Parashat Terumah + Red Scratch-Off Fortune Cards

⏰ RSVP by Thursday, Feb 19 at Noon
✅ Register: gallaudethillel.org (or scan the QR code)
📩 Questions: [email protected]

Bring a friend — students, faculty & staff welcome! 💙

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

If you’ve been dreaming of Israel—this is your sign. 🇮🇱✨

Join our ASL-accessible Birthright Trip for 10 FREE days of beaches, deserts, ancient sites, and unforgettable Jewish connection.

📅 May 25 – June 4, 2026
🎟️ Includes: Flight + accommodations, 2 meals/day, Deaf guide + ASL, Jewish experience
✅ Must be Jewish, ASL user, age 18–26
⏳ Apply by Feb 26, 2026
Apply: bit.ly/4kQ1BX2
Questions: [email protected]

Tag a friend who should come with you 👇

02/05/2026

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