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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Attendees pose for pictures with a sign explaining their support for Israel at a solidarity picnic. The event was hosted by Fiedler Hillel and the Israel on Campus Coalition to unite the Jewish community on campus, organizers said.

Members of Northwestern’s Jewish community gather in support of Israel

September 29, 2014

Students and faculty members from Northwestern's Jewish organizations spoke publicly in support of Israel on Monday afternoon at a social event hosted by Fiedler Hillel and the Israel on Campus Coalition. The...

 Author David Harris-Gershon speaks about how he was affected by a 2002 bombing at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Harris-Gershon and Fiedler Hillel Center director Michael Simon spoke at Hillel about their experiences following the bombing in an event co-sponsored by the Office of Religious Life and the Creative Writing Program.

Hillel director, memoir author discuss aftermath of 2002 bombing

May 20, 2014

Fiedler Hillel Center director Michael Simon and author David Harris-Gershon spoke to about 60 people Tuesday about their contrasting experiences following a 2002 bombing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Harris-Gershon’s...

Burst pipe will close Fiedler Hillel Center for at least two days

February 10, 2014

A pipe burst in the Fiedler Hillel Center on Monday morning due to cold temperatures, causing flooding that will require the building to close for at least two days, Hillel Executive Director Michael Simon...

Aaron Potek is a new rabbi at Hillel. After joining the staff in July, he has initiated a series of campus discussions surrounding Judaism.

New campus rabbi brings comedy to discussions about Judaism

February 4, 2014

When Aaron Potek isn’t doing improvisation shows at comedy clubs in Chicago, he moonlights as the campus rabbi at Fiedler Hillel Center. After joining the staff in July, Potek said he is beginning...

Third annual Mega-Shabbat continues to grow, pushing limits of Allison dining hall

February 2, 2014

More than 400 people attended the third annual Mega-Shabbat on Friday, continuing its widespread popularity since its inception. Held in Allison dining hall, Jewish and non-Jewish participants joined...

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