Irene Schumer, Oldest Melton Grad

Lifelong Learner

Avid student of history, Irene Schumer, graduates from the Melton course with daughter, Sharon Schwartz.

Liraz Cohen and Eviatar BaksisLiraz Cohen and Eviatar Baksis

Masters of Diplomacy

Meet Eviatar Baksis, 28, and Liraz Cohen, 27, Israeli emissaries to Hillel and sweethearts winning hearts in Jewish Detroit. Hillel Fellows building community on campus. Partners with Federation, doing Israel proud.

Hillel Innovation Hub

Transforming Education

Hillel’s new Innovation Space is all about imaging — and reimaging things to build, problems to solve.

Early Childhood Education

Here for Good. Here for Growth.

They are our youngest citizens – our most precious and adorable ones. And perhaps our boldest.

NEXTGen Connect

Let’s Get You to Work!

Are you young, Jewish and hoping to make your move in the Detroit metropolitan area?

Lessons Learned in Summer School

It’s no secret. Israeli school children are raucous—or joyous—depending on one’s interpretation of loud, unruly behavior in class.

Asking Big Questions at Hillel

From Mixers to Ice-Breakers

What are Big Questions? At MSU Hillel Students try a few on for size.

Ellen Maiseloff

Ellen Maiseloff: Truly a Special Educator

A passionate and compassionate educator, Ellen Maiseloff likes solving puzzles. Even as a student teacher, she chose the path that would challenge her beyond the standard curriculum — to work with children with learning disabilities.