First-Year Shabbat Dinner
Calling all first-years: Join Claremont Hillel for a Shabbat dinner to welcome you to campus. Since you'll be moving in early, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Jewish first-years, enjoy a delicious meal,…
Explore Claremont Hillel
Claremont Hillel serves Jewish students at the undergraduate and graduate schools that comprise the 7 College Consortium of the Claremont Colleges. Hillel is your pluralistic, inclusive, and diverse 7-C Jewish community organization where you can celebrate your Jewish identity in a fun and nurturing environment. Each year Hillel's student interns shape the events and activities that Hillel makes possible. Hillel also collaborates frequently with the Claremont Rabbinic Chaplain's office to host shabbat and holiday meals. Claremont Hillel focuses on creating social and educational opportunities that respond to the wide interests of our student body.This Hillel serves: Claremont McKenna College; Scripps College; Pitzer College; Pomona College; Keck Graduate Institute; Harvey Mudd College; Claremont Graduate University;
Undergraduate Enrollment
130 Jewish Students (9.4%*)
1,388 Students
*Percent of population
1,388 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
0 Jewish Students (0%*)
3 Students
*Percent of population
3 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation Yes
- Israel Fellow No
- 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 None
Kosher Dining
Kosher Shabbat dinner prepared by students weekly; kosher for Pesach meals
Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 10%
- U.S. Region Pacific
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $71,700
- Tuition Out-of-State $71,700
- Out-of-State/Int’l 58% / 15%
- Greek Life No
Events
Wake Up with Hillel!
Start your morning off right and Wake Up with Hillel at a local coffee shop, Rev’d Up. Join our first-year walking group led by Hillel interns or meet us there for a free coffee on…
Bagel Brunch
Join us at the Kaplan House for Jewish life for delicious bagels, meet the Claremont Hillel interns, and take a tour of the house. This is a great opportunity to connect with other students and…
Welcome BBQ
Kick off the semester with a kosher BBQ in the Hillel House backyard. Meet Haverim, the student-run Jewish club, connect with other Jewish students, and enjoy great food and community.
Welcome Shabbat
Join us at the Hillel House for our Welcome Shabbat. Enjoy a delicious meal, meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and start the semester together in community.
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