Hillel

Elon University students, faculty and staff took part Monday in the "Reading of the Names," a daylong effort on the front steps of Moseley Center that marked the start of Holocaust Remembrance Week on campus.

Several events hosted by various offices and programs commemorate the millions of lives lost during World War II, starting April 28 with a powerful public event on the front steps of Moseley Center.

Major General Sidney Shachnow will be speaking at Elon University to mark the conclusion of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m.

The world-renowned artist will share her work in the Numen Lumen Pavilion on Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m.

Elon Hillel is hosting a Passover Seder on Monday evening, April 14, the first night of Passover.  The Seder begins at 5:30pm in McKinnon.

The Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life presents the sixth annual Holi, Festival of Colors celebration on Friday, April 7, at 4 p.m. at the Speakers Corner in front of Moseley.  A Japanese Shabbat follows at 7:30 p.m. in Numen Lumen Pavilion, McBride Gathering Space .

In a Hillel International website news story, Elon University is the first school named among "up-and-coming stars" that might be "the perfect fit" for students seeking a vibrant Jewish life on their future college campuses.

The Sklut Hillel Center will celebrate its first anniversary on Tuesday, March 4, from noon to 6 p.m. Stop by the center to enjoy a piece of anniversary cake.

Students can choose from four programs in Jewish Studies, Film Production, New Media Studies and Central European Studies.

Elon Hillel's 2014 Alternative Spring Break trip will be to New Orleans with the Jewish Farm School March 23-30.  There are two spaces left on the trip.