“Forgive? I don’t think there is anyone alive now who condemned me to death. And I’m still here.” – Dr. Susan Cernyak-Spatz, Queens University of Charlotte, Belk Chapel, November 13, …
Speeches, Secrets, and Superman! Three Engaging Courses Coming to Queens this Winter
Isidor I. Rabi, the Nobel laureate in physics, was once asked, ”Why did you become a scientist, rather than a doctor or lawyer or businessman, like the other immigrant kids …
My Birthright Experience by Morgan Torcellini
My name is Morgan Torcellini and I had the amazing opportunity to go to Israel in the summer of 2018. I went on a program called Birthright which is a …
TGIF Torah Yoga
Rabbi Judy Schindler, Sklut Professor of Jewish Studies With Shelley Bear and Aly Faber, RYT Yoga Instructors Friday mornings, September 28, October 26, November 30, December 7, January 25, February …
Consulting with the Greeenspon Center – I couldn’t say no
by Jill Levinson Despite already having part-time summer work, when I heard the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice was looking for someone to help out with communications, …
Our Stan Greenspon Center Report Card
Our “report card” celebrating the successes of our first two academic years! Holocaust and Human Rights Education 20 teacher workshops touching 500 teachers Half day and full day educational …
In their own words… highlights of our Hillel year
Just last Shabbat, our Hillel family enjoyed a much deserved year-end celebration. While taking time to stop and appreciate a wonderful Shabbat dinner, our students reflected on the holy moments …
Jewish Studies at Queens University of Charlotte Invites you Back to School
Join us for two great Fall 2018 courses! Course #1 Holocaust in Film and Literature Professor: Rabbi Judy Schindler Tuesday evenings, 6:00-9:15 pm August 28-December 4, 2018 Cost: TBD No …
Queens University Hillel Students Celebrate Shabbat Wherever They Are
by Morgan Torcellini As a Hillel community, we love to embrace Judaism in any way we can. For some students, heading off to college can be an experience of drifting …
In their own words… from some of our Queens’ student athletes
Hear their own words expressing why some of our Jewish athletes chose Queens, chose Queens’ Hillel, and chose their respective sports. Olga Shokurova, Class of 2019 Sport: Triathlon Hometown: Charlotte, …