Temple Hillel

Hillel at Temple is dedicated to being a welcoming community that strives to engage or re-engage students in Jewish culture through social, religious, and educational programming. We know in order to be relevant to students, we must put their ideas, experiences, and leadership at the center of everything we do. We encourage students to become leade... rs in one of our many communities and mentor them as they grow on their leadership journeys. Our student leadership structure frequently adapts to accommodate the needs of Jewish campus leaders. Currently, we have six programming boards made up of student leaders who are passionate around these pillars and are excited about developing opportunities for their peers. We view Israel as an important tool for building Jewish Identity. Owls for Israel leaders host social gatherings to build and encourage the pro-Israel community on campus. Students involved with Owls for Israel learn and curate nuanced educational content that presents Israel as a deeply complex and diverse society. As a community and campus partner, we take our role seriously in repairing the world. We know that social justice and community service are important tools to engage Jews. Jewish values are at the forefront of what we aim to teach our students, and they gain great insight while practicing good deeds for the community and pursuing social justice. Hillel at Temple has the unique ability and responsibility to provide familiar Shabbat and Holiday programming, while also embracing innovative ways to make Jewish traditions relevant to all of our students. Temple Hillel is a community of communities, and our weekly, free Shabbat dinners serve as a place for all the corners of our community to gather together. At Hillel at Temple, relationships are ultimately the center of what we do. Everything we practice is a result of one-on-one relationships built with our students and careful attentiveness to their needs. Social programs are low-barrier opportunities for students to interact with and connect ...Read More