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Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman (‘93) recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman (‘93) recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman (‘93) recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman (‘93) recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Wearing Judaism on His Sleeve Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman ‘93 recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Jewish Life at Duke is proud to celebrate Ari Ackerman (‘93) as a recipient of the 2022 Beyond Duke Service…
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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,…
Welcome to Duke, Class of 2030! Experiential Orientation is an incredible weeklong immersion that allows new-to-Duke students to dive into an engaging experience that builds community and fosters a sense of belonging around a shared interest. Combining experiential and immersive education with thoughtful team-building, engaging excursions, leadership development, and campus and community tours, this orientation model promises to be an incredible introduction to the Duke community. Orientation Week begins on Sunday, August 16, 2026, and concludes on Friday, August 21, 2026. Students will complete a questionnaire and be matched to a project based on their interests. The Experiential Orientation Matching Questionnaire…
Explore Guidepost Your Grad/Prof Transition Resource As you continue preparing for your start at Duke, we want to introduce you to Guidepost, a virtual platform designed to support your transition to graduate or professional school. Guidepost includes information relevant to most campus-based graduate and professional students covering topics like campus resources, university requirements, health and wellness, moving to Durham, and more. This platform is a great place to find resources outside of your academic programs that support all graduate and professional students. Continue exploring this page to see frequently asked questions about information accessible in Guidepost. Start exploring by logging…
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…
Duke x Shmoody Take Action, Feel Better. Mental health is tough. When we’re feeling off, it can be hard to know what to do to feel better. That’s where we come in. Duke and Shmoody have collaborated to offer a mental health app that integrates a wellness methodology with Duke information and resources. Thanks to a generous donation all Duke students and employees have access to the full premium version of Shmoody. Visit https://app.shmoody.com/duke to get full access today! Benefits of Shmoody 📈 Mood Tracking: Log daily moods with contributing factors ✅ Daily Action Plans: Customizable wellness action steps 🎉 Joy Time:…