Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life

Shabbat and holiday celebrations and meals are a staple of nc hillel's calendar. In a typical year, on friday nights across the state, hundreds of students gather to celebrate shabbat, strengthening community and carving out time and space to rest and recharge with pluralistic religious services and a communal dinner. Hillel also convenes the community for jewish holidays - including rosh hashana, yom kippur, chanukah, and passover, in addition to less well-known holidays - of particular value for those students who are unable to travel home for the holiday, due to schedule, distance, or cost. During the pandemic, gathering patterns have shifted for safety reasons, but nc hillel has remained committed to supporting students and providing them with resources to celebrate, including shipping creative shabbat and holiday packages to students across the country.

Jewish education is another key facet of nc hillel's efforts. The jewish learning fellowship, a ten-week conversational seminar, and other educational programs inspire students to explore jewish ideas, deepening their jewish identities.