Pink Valentine’s Shabbat is this Friday! Optional services at 6:15pm, dinner at 7:00pm, and then Shabbat evening songs after dinner. Feel free to wear pink or something fancy!
Pink Day is today, February 12th, but we will be honoring this day on Friday. Sharsheret is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness for Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Interested in learning more about Sharsheret? Find their website in our bio linktree to read about the amazing work they do.

Pink Valentine’s Shabbat is this Friday! Optional services at 6:15pm, dinner at 7:00pm, and then Shabbat evening songs after dinner. Feel free to wear pink or something fancy!
Pink Day is today, February 12th, but we will be honoring this day on Friday. Sharsheret is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness for Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Interested in learning more about Sharsheret? Find their website in our bio linktree to read about the amazing work they do.
Rosh Chodesh, embroidery night!
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat “New Year of the Trees” tonight, 7:00pm at the Hillel House!

Rosh Chodesh, embroidery night!
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat “New Year of the Trees” tonight, 7:00pm at the Hillel House!
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the day of love with Hillel this Friday!
On Tuesday, we will be planting seeds in egg cartons, sorting compost, and learning about JNF’s mission and how we can make an impact. Next week is the first class for ‘Life’s Big Question’s’. (There are limited spots, apply now!) The following week is Winter Wellness, there are also limited spots, and they are filling up quickly, so sign up in our bio linktree.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the day of love with Hillel this Friday!
On Tuesday, we will be planting seeds in egg cartons, sorting compost, and learning about JNF’s mission and how we can make an impact. Next week is the first class for ‘Life’s Big Question’s’. (There are limited spots, apply now!) The following week is Winter Wellness, there are also limited spots, and they are filling up quickly, so sign up in our bio linktree.
Asian Fusion Shabbat is this Friday! 6:15pm optional service and 7:00pm dinner, at the Hillel House.

Asian Fusion Shabbat is this Friday! 6:15pm optional service and 7:00pm dinner, at the Hillel House.
Soup Shabbat and Game Night!
Tonight is Rosh Chodesh, 7:00pm at the Hillel House. We will be embroidering challah covers and eating pasta salad and fruit pizza sugar cookies!

Soup Shabbat and Game Night!
Tonight is Rosh Chodesh, 7:00pm at the Hillel House. We will be embroidering challah covers and eating pasta salad and fruit pizza sugar cookies!
Happy Sunday! Tomorrow afternoon is a Brain Break, Tuesday night Rosh Chodesh, and Friday Asian Shabbat.
Brunch and Learn: Life’s Big Questions is a new class starting on February 16th. There are limited spaces so claim your spot! Information and the application is in our bio linkree.

Happy Sunday! Tomorrow afternoon is a Brain Break, Tuesday night Rosh Chodesh, and Friday Asian Shabbat.
Brunch and Learn: Life’s Big Questions is a new class starting on February 16th. There are limited spaces so claim your spot! Information and the application is in our bio linkree.
Brunch and Learn: Life’s Big Questions
Each class there will be a home-cooked brunch, and participants will receive a $180 stipend for completing the course. There are limited spaces, claim your spot now! You can find more information and the application in our bio linktree.
Classes will be held:
February 16th 11:15-1:00
March 2nd 11:15-1:00
March 9th 11:15-1:00
March 23rd (this one will be later in the day)
March 30th 11:15-1:00
April 6th 11:15-1:00
April 20th 11:15-1:00
April 27th 11:15-1:00

Brunch and Learn: Life’s Big Questions
Each class there will be a home-cooked brunch, and participants will receive a $180 stipend for completing the course. There are limited spaces, claim your spot now! You can find more information and the application in our bio linktree.
Classes will be held:
February 16th 11:15-1:00
March 2nd 11:15-1:00
March 9th 11:15-1:00
March 23rd (this one will be later in the day)
March 30th 11:15-1:00
April 6th 11:15-1:00
April 20th 11:15-1:00
April 27th 11:15-1:00
Soup Shabbat is this Friday! Optional services at 6:15pm, dinner at 7:00pm, and after dinner you can stick around for some Zimriot, Shabbat evening songs.
Fill out the Food Allergies/Restrictions form in our bio and we’ll make sure we always have food for you!

Soup Shabbat is this Friday! Optional services at 6:15pm, dinner at 7:00pm, and after dinner you can stick around for some Zimriot, Shabbat evening songs.
Fill out the Food Allergies/Restrictions form in our bio and we’ll make sure we always have food for you!
Welcome Shabbat and Movie Night!
Come by the house tonight with your favorite game, for Game Night at 7:00pm. Eat some tasty jalapeño poppers, strawberry crostinis, and key lime cookies!

Welcome Shabbat and Movie Night!
Come by the house tonight with your favorite game, for Game Night at 7:00pm. Eat some tasty jalapeño poppers, strawberry crostinis, and key lime cookies!
Game Night is on Tuesday (you’re welcome to bring your own game!) and Soup Shabbat is on Friday!
“Our Neighbor’s Faith” is a semesterly event to learn about different beliefs and engage in dialogue over dinner. This week is focusing on the Baha’i Faith in the Foothills Unitarian Church. Find more information and register in the bio linktree.

Game Night is on Tuesday (you’re welcome to bring your own game!) and Soup Shabbat is on Friday!
“Our Neighbor’s Faith” is a semesterly event to learn about different beliefs and engage in dialogue over dinner. This week is focusing on the Baha’i Faith in the Foothills Unitarian Church. Find more information and register in the bio linktree.
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Welcome to the CSU Hillel RAMily
CSU Hillel strives to be the “home away from home” for students. That is why we call ourselves the Hillel Ramily, as the mascot of our school is the Rams!
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.

Connecting to our CSU faith communities
CSU Hillel is an integral part of the Interfaith Communities of Fort Collins and Northern Colorado: we co-sponsor and cook an annual Kosher Interfaith Feast dinner with the CSU Multifaith Partners; participate in Better Together Days by hosting students from other faiths; and welcome ALL students interested in learning about Jewish life to our weekly Shabbat dinners.

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.

CSU Hillel RAM Kibbutz Urban Farm Programming
Fun fact: CSU Hillel was the first student-led organization to be certified by Hazon, the Jewish lab for sustainability. We pride ourselves on being an ecological leader with our recycling, composting and energy efficient efforts. We not only grow vegetables, but we provide a fun life for chickens and ducks! A team of “Chicken Tenders” makes sure they have plenty of food and play time. Interested in becoming part of this team? E-mail Scott at scott@hillelcolorado.org
A Word From Our Campus Director
Scott Gerstel
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.
Contact Me
Student Leadership Team

Amaury Minino
Academic Advisor
After moving to Colorado alone, away from everyone he knew, Hillel was comforting and familiar.

Josh Geisser
President/ Religious Chair
I love getting to meet a ton of amazing wonderful people.

Sofie Handwerker
Vice-President
Hillel is such a warm, welcoming community that I’m so glad to be a part of!

Mel Kaplan-Hartnett
Marketing and Design Director
Some things I love about Hillel are the cool people and the cozy house!

Diana Kloek
Chef/Kibbutz Intern
I grew up in an area that had a very small Jewish population so it is so cool to see so many of us in one place!

Zoe Sernovitz
Kibbutz Intern
My favorite things about Hillel are the close-knit community and our amazing ducks and chickens.

Sophia Jaskolka-Brown
Tikkun Olam Chair
What I love most about Hillel is the community as it is very inclusive!