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Hillel

Ursinus Hillel is the center for Jewish student activities on campus.

  • Purim: Making Mishloach Manot - Students and staff make gift bags for Purim in the Bear's Den in March 2025
    Purim: Making Mishloach Manot - Students and staff make gift bags for Purim in the Bear’s Den in March 2025
  • Hillel Students lighting holiday Hanukah candles.
    Hillel Students lighting holiday Hanukah candles.
  • sukkot
    sukkot
  • Our community gathers the on porch of Hillel house.
    Our community gathers the on porch of Hillel house.
  • On Family Weekend, Hillel sponsored a shabbat service for students and their visiting families.
    On Family Weekend, Hillel sponsored a shabbat service for students and their visiting families.

In our cozy house with a fully-equipped kosher-style kitchen, we gather to cook and celebrate Shabbat dinner, Sunday Bagel Brunch, and for all the Jewish holidays. 

If you have a Judaism-related event that you want to see happen on campus, or if you just want to learn more about the Jewish religion, Hillel is the place to be. We welcome students of all backgrounds, Jewish or otherwise.

What We Coordinate

  • Shabbat dinner
  • Sunday Bagel Brunch
  • Celebration of Jewish holidays
  • Hosts guest speakers
  • Study of Torah
  • Engagement with Israel


Everyone is welcome to all events, regardless of background. For questions or to RSVP to an event, contact Hillel at hillel@ursinus.edu. You can also contact Bekah Starr, Jewish Life Coordinator, at bstarr@ursinus.edu or Bomberger 024

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For more information on Hillel International:

Hillel International Website

All Offices and Services

Evan Chartock
evchartock@ursinus.edu

Aidan Nadell
ainadell@ursinus.edu

Hillel House

33 6th Avenue
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