At the University of Florida, Jewish students have every opportunity to thrive—socially, spiritually, and intellectually. UF Hillel is proud to be a driving force in making UF a university where Jewish students can live and learn as their full, authentic selves—surrounded by a vibrant, supportive Jewish community.
We understand how important it is for students to feel at home on a large campus. That’s why UF Hillel is more than a building—it’s a welcoming network of caring professionals, peers, and mentors committed to helping Jewish students find connection, purpose, and belonging from their very first day.
Each year, UF Hillel brings more than 500 students to Israel, empowers hundreds through meaningful fellowships and internships in Jewish learning, leadership, social justice, and Israel education, and serves thousands of Shabbat and holiday meals. Through these experiences, students explore their identity, build community, and develop the confidence and skills to lead—on campus and beyond.
With a full calendar of student-led programs and leadership opportunities, UF Hillel ensures that every Jewish Gator can be part of something meaningful and feel celebrated for who they are.
UF Hillel is here for every Jewish Gator, ensuring they’re never alone—and always supported.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,500 Jewish Students (19.1%*) 34,102 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
2,900 Jewish Students (14.6%*) 19,890 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
The Jewish experience at UF is vibrant, empowering, and deeply rooted in community—and UF Hillel is here to help students shape it. Through UF Hillel, Jewish Gators have access to life-changing opportunities beyond campus, including Birthright Israel, our 8-week summer internship program in Tel Aviv, and the powerful Poland Fellowship, which explores Jewish memory and resilience. On campus, students engage in dynamic leadership and Jewish learning fellowships, build meaningful connections through social events and Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and play a central role in shaping Jewish life by creating programs that inspire their peers. UF Hillel also leads campus-wide efforts to educate the broader UF community through Israel dialogue, advocacy, and educational initiatives. Whether you're looking to explore your identity, grow as a leader, or find a welcoming Jewish community, UF Hillel is here to help you thrive.
Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution
None
Kosher Dining
UF Hillel offers free Kosher Shabbat and holiday meals for students during the academic year. Kosher Grab n Go sandwiches and box meals are available at various dining locations across campus.
Options:
University meal plan-no extra cost
Religious Services
UF Hillel supports a pluralistic Jewish community, which includes student-led Reform and Conservative Friday evening services during the academic year. Services are followed by a free communal Shabbat dinner, which provides an opportunity for students to relax, connect, and welcome Shabbat as one community.
This week, University of Florida (UF) Hillel hosted its fifth annual Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate event. Created as a program to combat antisemitism and all forms of hate, on-campus at the University of Florida and across all communities, Jewish and non-Jewish Bagel Day student volunteers set up stations across campus, inviting Gator Nation to sign the Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate pledge. Signers received a free bagel and cream cheese in appreciation.
Today Hillel International announced the co-chairs of the eighth cohort of its Student Cabinet for the 2023-2024 academic year. Hillel International’s Student Cabinet is composed of up to 22 student leaders from around the world that provide the student perspective to the lay and professional leadership of the organization.
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for University of Florida Jewish students.
This is a scholarship/fellowship for students engaged in coursework or pursuing a research interest in Jewish Studies. Undergraduate and graduate students with financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement at UF.
Undergraduate opportunities to study abroad in Israel at four universities: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Haifa University, and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Options are one semester, a full year, or summer sessions.
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