Our Goal for creating this blog is to give the Utah Jewish community a platform to have their voices heard. Topics for the blog will range from What does being Jewish mean for local individuals, parenting Jewish, favorite recipes to local & global frustrations with the Jewish community.
Dear Friends,
I hope this note finds you well. Life is very busy in our office. In addition to great events coming up, including our Summer Party on July 27, we have brought two new people to our team:
Zoe Wood joined us in to take over the position previously held by Yahelle Yaccoby and t…
The United Jewish Federation of Utah stands in solidarity with those who were injured during the appalling antisemitic violence that erupted in Amsterdam last night. We are horrified and outraged at what occurred when anti-Israel mobs terrorized, beat, and injured Israelis and Jews leaving a…
Today, we enter the Hebrew month of Elul, the month preceding Rosh Hashanah. It is a time of introspection and self-improvement as we prepare for the new year.
Our sages famously taught that the Hebrew word Elul is an acronym for the verse from the Song of Songs: “ani l’dodi v’dodi…
Dear Hillel for Utah Community,
We are excited to share that Daniel Benisty-Harris will join Hillel for Utah as the Director of Student & Community Engagement beginning July 15. Daniel stood out to our Committee and the many students who met him for his warmth, passion for Israel and Israel…
