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Israel Engagement Providing students with engagement and learning opportunities Israel programs and initiatives connect Duke students with Israel both on campus and abroad. All students are welcome to participate. Our approach to Israel is framed through the following three Es: Education: Programs that focus on teaching students about the diverse aspects of Israel — not just the geopolitical conflict, but also its people, culture, society, and language. Experience: Travel to Israel for firsthand experience of the country. Engagement: One-on-one coffee conversations and meetings with the Israel Fellow to explore personal connection to and views on Israel in order to help students…
Jewish Life at Duke Professional Staff Meet the professionals that are here to help our students find meaning, connection, and joy! Joyce Gordon Director Email: joyce.gordon@duke.edu Phone: 919-681-2911 Joyce Gordon (she/her/hers) joined us as Director for Jewish Life in July of 2018. As director, Joyce oversees all aspects of the Freeman Center and JLD’s work across campus. She sets the strategy for Jewish Life at Duke, cultivates alumni and parent partnerships through the advisory board, and manages our organizational operations. Joyce also serves on university searches and committees. In every aspect of her role, Joyce’s primary focus is Duke’s bright,…
Staffing Resources from A-Z! This page will provide Student Affairs Staff with a wealth of information and resources for the entire life-cycle of staff employment from Recruiting & Hiring to Departures Department Information Department directories, Position Descriptions, and Org. Charts. Searches & Hiring Resources for planning a search process, interviews, and hiring a selected candidate. Performance Management Performance Reviews, Coaching, Performance Feedback, Goal Setting, and Professional Development. Staff Departures Information and Resources needed for leaves of absence and for when staff leave for their next adventure. Resource Guides Consolidated view of all Reference Guides in the Staff Resource section. Templates…
Hillel Global Giving Week 2023 Help Jewish Life at Duke reach our goal of raising $15,000 to support the Israel Program Fund! Support Israel Programs at Duke This Hillel Global Giving Week, from May 1-5, support Israel engagement, education, and experiences for Duke’s Jewish students by making a gift to Jewish Life at Duke’s Israel Program Fund! Donate Now About the Campaign Your gift to Jewish Life at Duke inspires meaningful experiences and lifelong connections for every Jewish Duke student. From May 1-5, Jewish Life at Duke joins more than 150 Hillels around the world in participating in the fourth…
Trainings and Educational Opportunities for Duke Faculty & Staff Jewish Life at Duke offers voluntary trainings and educational opportunities throughout the year, including Antisemitism 101 sessions for Duke faculty and staff. To learn more, please contact the JLD staff at jewishlife@duke.edu Workshops take place in the Freeman Center for Jewish Life and are open to any Duke faculty or staff who register in advance, on a first-come, first-served basis. Trainings take place in-person only. We do not currently have a virtual option at this time. Antisemitism 101 Training for Faculty & Staff Antisemitism 101 is an in-person, interactive, in-depth training…
Cohort-Based Learning Opportunities with Jewish Life at Duke Deepen your understanding of Judaism on your own terms while building a community of peers Jewish Life at Duke offers a number of non-credit, cohort-based learning seminars during the fall and spring semesters. These cohorts are open to all students, regardless of background. These various conversational, cohort-based seminars are for those looking to deepen their understanding and connection to Judaism on their own terms. No prior Jewish knowledge is required! When you participate you’ll have the opportunity to ask the big questions – Who am I? What communities am I part of?…
Hillel Global Giving Week 2025 Support Shabbat Programs at Duke This Hillel Global Giving Week, from May 5-9, 2025, support Jewish Life at Duke! Help us reach our ambitious goal of raising $36,000 to fund Shabbat dinners at the Freeman Center for the fall semester! Donate Now About the Campaign Double Your Impact. Strengthen Jewish Life at Duke. From May 5-9, your gift to Jewish Life at Duke empowers students to celebrate their Jewish identity with pride, grow into compassionate leaders, and build lifelong friendships. We’re proud to join Hillels around the world for the 6th annual Hillel Global Giving Week—and…
Hanukkah 2025 with Jewish Life at Duke Virtual Hanukkah Candle Lighting with Jewish Life at Duke and the Duke Jewish Alumni Network with Special Guests Duke President Vincent Price & Men’s Basketball Coach Jon Scheyer Wednesday, December 17, 2025 7:30 pm Eastern Time / 4:30 pm Pacific Time Join Jewish Life at Duke and the Duke Jewish Alumni Network for our annual Hanukkah candle lighting during the Festival of Lights. Duke’s Campus Rabbi and Jewish Chaplain Elana Friedman will be joined by special guests Duke President Vincent E. Price and Duke Men’s Basketball Head Coach (and Duke Jewish alum) Jon Scheyer. Bring your own chanukiyah/menorah and light…
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While shopping at the University Store this year, you may have noticed a new staple near the check-out line: Duke blue, reusable shopping bags. That is, if you were lucky enough to catch them while they were in stock. Darcy Ewalt has been working at Duke for 11.5 years. She is a part of the management teams for the University Store, the Duke Team Store, and the Lobby Shop, and handles merchandise concessions and logo buying for all clothing and gifts. Within each of her roles, she is committed to offering environmentally-friendly choices for customers, as well as implementing…
Living spaces on campus consistently exceed expectations; bedrooms complete with matching furniture sets and carefully curated art decorations that line common room walls all help to build an inviting atmosphere for students. Marilynn Sanford is to thank for the quality living spaces we enjoy on campus. I had the privilege of talking with her to learn more about her role as Project and Building Maintenance Coordinator and about the ways she is constantly pushing for sustainability within her work environment. Marilynn has been working at Duke for the past 18 years and handles anything from tearing down walls, to…