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    CSU Hillel community

    CSU Hillel

    Your home away from home in Fort Collins. We are an inclusive, welcoming community open to all Jewish students and anyone interested in Jewish life.

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    CSU Hillel students on the Fort Collins campus

    CSU Hillel students on the Fort Collins campus

    Welcome to CSU!

    CSU Hillel strives to be the "home away from home" for students. We host programming every Tuesday and Friday. On Tuesdays come enjoy some social, educational, service, or wellness events, always with food! On Friday expect a hot Shabbat meal home cooked by our student chef at the Hillel house! Our Hillel House is open to all who want to make it their home and connect to Jewish life in any way that fits them. Connect with our Director, Scott for a tour of our space! CSU Hillel is open to people of all identities; be it faith, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, political affiliation, or background. Hillel is an affirming space for all of our LGBTQ+ friends.

    Students participating in a learning session

    Students participating in a learning session

    Learning and Education

    Each semester, CSU Hillel hosts a cohort learning series where students gather weekly on Sundays for a home cooked brunch from one of our educators and a discussion based class to enrich your Jewish journey! Whether it is Zionism and Israel, Sex Love and Romance, or answering some of Life's Big Questions, you will have the opportunity to engage in deeper Jewish learning during your time in school with Hillel. Classes are free and some might even include a stipend! Spots are limited, applications can be found in our Instagram bio, or by speaking to our Campus Director, Scott! Food is provided for each session, and there is NO HOMEWORK!

    Holiday celebrations at CSU Hillel

    Holiday celebrations at CSU Hillel

    Holiday Celebrations

    CSU Hillel is your one-stop shop to celebrate the many special holidays throughout the year. Rosh Hashanah apples and honey? We got that. Hanukkah? We'll have a Dreidel game night. Passover? We'll put on a delicious chocolate Seder.

    Menorah lighting on the CSU campus

    Menorah lighting on the CSU campus

    Connecting to our CSU faith communities

    CSU Hillel is an integral part of the Interfaith Communities of Fort Collins and Northern Colorado: we host an annual interfaith seder; participate in Food for Thought; and welcome ALL students interested in learning about Jewish life to our weekly programming and Shabbat dinners.

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    Stories and updates from CSU Hillel

    A Note from Scott Gerstel

    CSU Campus Director

    Scott Gerstel

    Scott has been the Campus Director at CSU since Fall 2024. Originally from Boca Raton, Scott is fully taking advantage of the beautiful scenery Northern Colorado has to offer. … and yes, Diana and I baked that challah from scratch!

    Dear Students, Welcome to CSU Hillel! I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with you and to invite you to explore the experiences and opportunities we offer. We are a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive community, where every student can explore their Jewish identity, engage in meaningful traditions, and build lasting connections. As we embark on this journey together, I encourage you to get involved, share your ideas, and take full advantage of everything we offer. Check our upcoming events on our calendar or Instagram feed! I am reachable at my email: scott@hillelcolorado.org or my cell: (970) 391-5688 for any questions or to get connected!

    Student Leadership Team

    The student leaders at CSU Hillel

    Amaury Minino

    Amaury Minino

    Academic Advisor

    Josh Geisser

    Josh Geisser

    President

    Sofie Handwerker

    Sofie Handwerker

    Executive Vice-President

    Mel Kaplan-Hartnett

    Mel Kaplan-Hartnett

    VP of Marketing and Design

    Diana Kloek

    Diana Kloek

    Head Chef

    Sophia Jaskolka-Brown

    Sophia Jaskolka-Brown

    VP of Programming

    Abby Katz

    Abby Katz

    VP of Engagement

    Jared Bernon

    Jared Bernon

    VP of Large Events

    Sydney Hall

    Sydney Hall

    VP of Kibbutz

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