Explore George Mason University Hillel
From the moment we are born we make choices; what to eat, when to sleep, which sports team to follow, to ask someone on a date and more. Some choices are random and some can deeply affect our lives. One of them is choosing your college, and more importantly- choosing Jewish life on campus. We invite you to make the best choice of your life and join our wonderful Jewish community here at Mason Hillel, located at George Mason University in Virginia. In our family, you would find friends for life, Jewish connection and education like never before, and a place you can always feel like home. You can join us for our delicious Kosher Shabbat Dinners, fun and interactive holiday programs, Jewish learning classes, leadership training, pro-Israeli events and a summer trip to Israel. Mason Hillel, is a student-driven organization, that allows you to create your own Jewish identity, and build your own Jewish home away from home. Our staff and volunteers are here to support you. It is your choice to embrace Jewish life with Mason Hillel. We are here for any choice to follow.Undergraduate Enrollment
26,447 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
12,035 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Kosher Dining
Kosher food is served for dinner in the GMU dining hall Sunday-Thursday nights. It is located in the main dining hall so it is accessible on the university meal plan without additional cost. Kosher food is provided on Shabbat/holidays through Hillel.
Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only;Kosher food available nearby
Religious Services
Mason Hillel hosts Shabbat service and dinner every other Shabbat, alternating with our Chabad friends on campus, to ensure a free Kosher-Shabbat dinner every week for every student. In addition, we are holding a monthly Havdalah program, High-Holidays services and meals, Jewish and Hebrew classes by our amazing staff, and Jewish holidays celebrations during the academic year.
Frequency: Contact this hillel
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 87%
- U.S. Region Mid-Atlantic
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $9,795
- Tuition Out-of-State $33,959
- Out-of-State/Int’l 19% / 5%
- Greek Life Yes
Campus Voices
It can be hard to have a disability and make friends at school. In high school, I was involved with Washington Hebrew Congregation and loved being a leader in my Jewish community. So when I was searching for a way to form a community for myself at George Mason University, I went to see what was happening at Hillel.
Trips & Experiences
The Hillel College Guide aims to provide you with a snapshot of each local Hillel’s makeup and offerings. We recognize that there may be more information you need in order to better understand the campus reality, particularly around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you would like additional information about a given campus’ offerings or action steps in those areas, please reach out to us at [email protected].