Texas Hillel

10/15/2026

Congratulations to David Berkman, our suite raffle winner! You and your son are going to Texas vs. Florida! Thank you to everyone who entered and supported Texas Hillel 🏈🤘

10/14/2026

Last day to enter! 🏈 Win a suite for two at Texas vs. Florida, with AC, a buffet, and a great view. Make a gift at texashillel.org/raffle to get your entry

10/05/2026

Calling all parents! Join us for a Parent Coffee at Texas Hillel (2105 San Antonio St, Austin, TX) on Friday, October 16, from 9:00 – 10:30 AM.

Light refreshments will be provided, and it's a great chance to see where your student spends their time on campus!

RSVP encouraged (but not required!) — texashillel.org/RSVP

10/01/2026

As we approach the third anniversary of October 7, we have worked to create an arc of experiences for students to come together in memory, reflection, learning, and community.

We know that each person carries October 7 differently. In the days ahead, we invite our community to remember those we lost, make space for grief, continue learning, and be together.

Whether you joined us to hear from Noa Tishby, Jonathan Elkhoury, and Fatema Al Harbi about a new future for the Middle East, or you’re planning to attend a live podcast recording featuring Aviva Klompas and former Ambassador Michael Oren, we hope you’ll find a meaningful way to engage during this time and we look forward to being with you in the days ahead.

09/30/2026

You and a guest can win box suite tickets for the Texas vs. Florida game on October 17!

Amy and Clement Marcus have graciously donated two seats in their box for the game, and one winner (plus a guest) will enjoy air conditioning, a full buffet, and great company.

Enter by 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, October 14 at texashillel.org/raffle

100% of your entry supports Texas Hillel!

09/29/2026

Moadim l’simcha! This is the traditional greeting for the intermediate days of Sukkot, which have different practices and traditions across communities.

These in-between days on our campus might look a little different this year: Some students will be expressing their values through learning. Some through prayer. Some through raising their voices in protest. Some through celebration and community, and likely many through more than one.

There is no single way to show Jewish pride or courage. What matters is that our students get to make that choice for themselves, and we are proud of them for doing just that.

At Texas Hillel, our focus is on empowering students, and celebrating Jewish life. We’ll be in the sukkah, honoring our shared tradition, surrounded by students, friends, and some special ushpizin - honored guests - from across the UT and Austin communities.

Jewish life is not defined by what happens around us or to us. We define it by living it.

Rabbi Stephanie Max | Executive Director

09/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for “Voices of the Middle East” with Fatema Al Harabi, Jonathan Elkhoury, and Noa Tishby. It was wonderful to have a full house for a conversation that felt both timely and hopeful. We heard insights from our speakers that gave us hope, and questions from our students that made us proud—and made all of us think. These are exactly the kinds of conversations we want our students to experience on campus: thoughtful, challenging, hopeful, and grounded in the possibility of what we can build together.

Hillel Yeah & Hook ‘Em Horns!

09/11/2026

Chag Sameach and Hook ‘Em Horns🤘🍎🍯

09/10/2026

Before we welcome 5787 together this Friday evening, we’re taking a moment to look back at the first few weeks of the school year — and it’s been a busy start. 🍎🍯

So far, we’ve hosted 23 events, had 144 one-on-one and small group meetings, and connected with more than 800 students across campus. Even more exciting: 125 students have already engaged with Texas Hillel six or more times since the start of the year.

Some of our favorite moments have happened around the Shabbat table, gathering each week for services, dinner, and a chance to reconnect after a busy week. We also welcomed more than 170 students to our biggest Grillel Org Fair yet, with a very special assist from guest chef Mo Pittle of JewBoy Burgers!

Altogether, we’ve connected with nearly 25% more students than we had at this time last year.

But more than the numbers, we love seeing our community come together—whether you’ve been at Hillel every week, stopped by for the first time, grabbed coffee with an engagement intern, or are still figuring out where you fit. Everyone’s here, and there’s a place for you.

We can’t wait for everything still ahead: meaningful Jewish experiences, new friendships, leadership opportunities, career and wellbeing resources, unforgettable trips to Israel, and so much more.

Shana Tova, y’all! 🤘

09/04/2026