Home ‘Sweet’ Home
Find your home away from home at MSU Hillel! Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a building tour, meet our student leaders and staff, and then swing by the patio between…
Explore Lester and Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center
MSU Hillel is a "home away from home" for Jewish students on campus. It's a place for students to come together and have fun socializing in a Jewish environment. Students come to study, enjoy a delicious kosher Shabbat dinner, hangout with friends, celebrate Jewish holidays, participate in various community services events and athletic programs. Shabbat dinner is always free, as well as Sunday brunches, which are offered once a month. MSU Hillel participates in Birthright Israel and Alternative Break trips.
This Hillel serves: Michigan State University; Western Michigan University; Northern Michigan University; Alma College; Michigan Technological University; Kalamazoo College; Grand Valley State University; Eastern Michigan University; Central Michigan University; Albion College; Saginaw Valley State University
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,700 Jewish Students (6.6%*)
40,922 Students
*Percent of population
40,922 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
500 Jewish Students (4.6%*)
10,855 Students
*Percent of population
10,855 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
MSU Hillel runs a full program of services and meals for the High Holidays, Passover, and other festivals and holidays. During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Hillel hosts services plus special holiday meals. For more about High Holiday meals and to RSVP, please email [email protected]. Other holidays are celebrated with programs, services, and dinners depending on where they fall within the academic calendar. <br><br>PASSOVER <br><br>At Passover, Hillel hosts seders on the first and second nights, as well as lunch and dinner every day. We gratefully acknowledge the Gary Davidoff Passover Endowment Fund and the Phyllis and Richard Bleznak Passover Holiday Celebration Endowment Fund for support of Hillel's Passover Seders.
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff Yes
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
Kosher Dining
MSU Culinary Services offers a kosher meal service program at the Kosher Cuisine venue at Wilson Dining Hall, Holmes Hall and Brody Square Dining Hall. Kosher meals are served during the dinner meal period, starting at 4 p.m., Sunday through Thursday of each week. To accommodate kosher rules, all foods served through the program are prepared in a kosher kitchen at Woody's Oasis restaurant in East Lansing. The program is certified by Kosher Michigan (www.koshermichigan.com). All meals served through the program at the dining hall are identified with a "Kosher" food icon. Kosher meals are also available at MSU Hillel during Shabbat dinners, holidays and monthly Sunday brunches.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Kosher food available nearby
Religious Services
SHABBAT Every week during the academic year, 150 or more students join together at Hillel for a welcome Shabbat experience. We gratefully acknowledge the Peter (z'l) and Shirlye (z'l) Helman Shabbat Dinner Fund and the Ryan Rosman (z'l) Leadership Fund for their leadership support of Shabbat Dinners at Hillel. To RSVP for Shabbat or any other Hillel event, text "hello" to 248-453-9020 and sign up for our convenient text message system. To receive an Uber code for a ride, please email [email protected].
Frequency: Contact this Hillel
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Certificate
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 85%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $16,188
- Tuition Out-of-State $44,300
- Out-of-State/Int’l 20% / 5%
- Greek Life Yes
Campus Voices
Uziel Pohl is the IACT at Michigan State University Hillel. He experienced a life-changing year due to his work with Hillel, and we are excited to share his experience with you.
Uziel Pohl, East Lansing, MI
Read Uziel’s Story Here
Events
Green Means Go: Open House
Kick off your Spartan journey at MSU Hillel. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to take a building tour and meet our student leaders and Hillel staff. Join us from 12 -…
First Shabbat of the Semester
Celebrate Shabbat with MSU Hillel with services at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and a bonfire and s'mores oneg at 7 p.m. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the Nancy & Jim Grosfeld…
Kick Off Sunday Brunch
Join Hillel for the best brunch in East Lansing, featuring many of your brunch favorites: bagels, lox, tuna salad, and fresh fruit. We gratefully acknowledge the Sheri and David Jaffa Sunday Brunch Endowment Fund for…
The Breakfast Club
Celebrate the first day of classes by joining your Hillel staff at spots all around campus for a free coffee, smoothie, or bagel - whatever you choose. Locations include the Panera at Minskoff, Strange Matter…
New to the Mitten: Out-of-State Dinner
While MSU might feel big, you're not alone here. Join Hillel for dinner and connect with fellow out-of-state students also navigating college away from home. Whether you’re from two hours or two time zones away,…
Spartan Shabbat Tailgate
Kick off football season with us at our on-campus tailgate for the first game of the season. Enjoy cookout food and lawn games. Location on-campus TBA.
Bagels & Brews
Swing by for fresh bagels, iced coffee, and good vibes. Whether you're heading to class or just getting your day started, join our staff for a pop-up filled with community and conversation. No agenda -…
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for Michigan State University Jewish students.
Michigan State University
Levy Scholarship for Study in Israel
The Julie and Ed Levy Jr. Endowed Fund for Scholarships for Student Leaders Studying in Israel offers scholarships for academic study in Israel and for enrichment activities for students at MSU before, during, or after study in Israel.
Michigan State University
Kussy Scholarship for Study of the Holocaust
The Kussy Scholarship for Study of the Holocaust offers support for worthy and capable students and faculty of Michigan State University to engage in study of the Holocaust and its legacy.
Michigan State University
Ed and Dot Slade Israel Study Scholarship
The Ed and Dot Slade Israel Study Scholarship is for students athletes for whom study in Israel will enhance the undergraduate experience. Consideration will be given to applicants who have participated in organized school sports or Maccabi/Maccabiah sports, or in intercollegiate competition or intramural athletics.
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].