Jewish Hilltoppers News & Updates
Announcing the Riverlands Jewish Archive at WKU
The Riverlands Jewish Archive will be the first completely digital archive dedicated to the history of the Jewish communities along two of America’s most important rivers: The Ohio and the Mississippi. We are gathering, scanning, and uploading historical materials from current and former Jewish communities from Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Bowling Green, Kentucky, and north to Terre Haute, Indiana. We seek to create an archive for researchers and also an exhibit space for our local communities including photos, digital history projects, and stories from Jewish life in the region
2024 JDC Entwine Trip to Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan
Join JDC Entwine in Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan on the adventure of a lifetime! Inside Jewish Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan gives you an inside look at these vibrant and growing Jewish communities. Breathe in fresh mountain air on a hike around Big Almaty lake, engage with elderly clients from the Jewish Community Center of Almaty, and visit Osh Bazaar, one of the largest bazaars in Bishkek. Inside Jewish Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan gives you a chance to see JDC’s work in the Former Soviet Union first hand and learn about the value of global Jewish responsibility.
2024 JDC Entwine Trip to Cuba
Join other young adults ages 21-27 and gain an exclusive pass to Cuba — an island so close in proximity but that remains a mystery to many! Immerse in local culture by exploring Havana’s museums and historic synagogues, drinking mojitos and dancing to Afro-Cuban beats, and enjoying a memorable Cubano Shabbat experience. Hear from local young adult leaders about the renewal of Jewish life in this vibrant country!
2024 Gilda Slifka Internship Application Open
The Gilda Slifka Internship Program provides undergraduate students with a variety of opportunities to learn about the work of Jewish women’s and gender studies, and to conduct original research in the field. Interns live on the Brandeis University campus in housing provided by HBI and receive a weekly stipend.
The four pillars of the program include assistance to an HBI-affiliated scholar, development of an individual research or art project, weekly outings to research archives and places of Jewish interest and weekly discussions with Jewish studies and gender studies scholars that expose interns to various methodologies and academic frameworks.
3rd Annual Hanukkah Before You Go a Success
(Dec. 1, 2023) Jewish Hilltoppers and the Department of History hosted our third Hanukkah Before You Go celebration. The celebration, which featured a build-your-own-latke bar from Cold Smoke Bagels in Louisville, brought out about 35-40 students and faculty members to commemorate the Jewish festival of lights.
Rabbi Litvin Visits WKU
(Nov. 29, 2023) Rabbi Shlomo Litvin of Chabad of the Bluegrass in Lexington visited WKU on Wednesday to help promote the upcoming Hanukkah Before You Go celebration. He came with Hanukkah supplies for WKU's Jewish students and met with students at a meet-and-greet booth in the Downing Student Union.
Dr. Q. Speaks in Owensboro
(Nov. 20, 2023) Dr. Timothy Riggio Quevillon gave a talk on November 20th before the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council. The one-hour talk focused on the creation of Israel, the immigration of Jews from the Diaspora, and the future prospects for peace between Israel and Palestine.
Jewish Hilltoppers March in Washington
(Nov. 14, 2023) Jewish Hilltoppers were well-represented by students at Washington's March for Israel. The students, who were able to apply for and receive microgrants to offset travel costs.
Responding to Invective on Campus
(Nov. 10, 2023) In response to complaints about pro-Palestinian fliers on campus veering into antisemitism, Dr. Riggio Quevillon met with WBKO news to discuss the nuances between political dissent and antisemitic invective.