The "Hillel Fresh" Forum was held in Odessa with the support of the EAJC.

From August 27 to September 1, Odessa hosted one of the most significant events of the Hillel CASE season — the summer Forum “Hillel Fresh”.

One hundred and thirty young participants from five countries and ten cities gathered in the coastal city for five days of intensive workshops, lectures, master classes, quests, flash mobs, meetings, and networking.

The Forum's theme — “Jewish Intellectual Heritage” — focuses on transmitting the knowledge, traditions, and foundations of the Jewish people accumulated over 5779 years.

Twenty Hillel CASE professionals, alongside guest lecturers and specialists, helped transform the “Hillel Fresh” Forum into a true celebration of Jewish culture.

The primary objective of “Hillel Fresh” is to engage Jewish youth in the activities of Hillel and local Jewish communities. Therefore, it is particularly noteworthy that approximately 80% of this year's participants attended the forum for the first time.

The “Hillel Fresh” Forum serves as an excellent, inspiring start to both the academic and Jewish year.