Michigan State University Hillel is spearheading a Jewish outreach initiative to provide services to smaller universities and colleges throughout Michigan through a program funded by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and the Kahan and LaKritz families.

MSU Hillel students at Purim.

The program, which is in its second year, allows Hillel staff to engage Jewish students at Ferris State University, Central Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, Albion College and Alma College.

The primary goal of the outreach program is to work with Jewish students at the various schools and assist them in developing innovative programs to create vibrant Jewish life on campuses with smaller Jewish populations. The students also will have the opportunity to attend national leadership conferences and participate in the Taglit-Birthright Israel program.

Parents who have Jewish students attending Ferris State University, Central Michigan University, Grand Valley State University or Albion and Alma College are asked to  contact the recently appointed Director of Statewide Engagement, Judith Dworkin, at 517 332-1916 or e-mail judith@msuhillel.org.