Pre-Orientation Shabbat
Are you in town early for a pre-orientation program or for move-in? Join Hillel at Emory for Shabbat services and dinner, and connect with other incoming Jewish students and families!
Explore Hillels of Georgia
This Hillel serves: University of Georgia; Emory University; Valdosta State University; Oglethorpe University; Georgia Southern University; Savannah College of Art and Design; Kennesaw State University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia State University; Georgia College and State University; Agnes Scott College; Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,250 Jewish Students (17.1%*)
7,298 Students
*Percent of population
7,298 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
700 Jewish Students (9.0%*)
7,772 Students
*Percent of population
7,772 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
<p>Hillel fosters a strong sense of community through events like coffee and bagels, Jewish-Greek Life collaborations, and tailgates that blend Jewish culture with school spirit. The Matzah Ball Soup Delivery program ensures that sick students receive kosher matzah ball soup at no cost. For adventure seekers, white water rafting trips and Alternative Breaks offer opportunities for community building and service learning. Leadership Development & Advocacy students can develop leadership skills through roles in the First-Year Council, Campus Engagement Internships, and Social Media Internships. Hillel also supports social justice initiatives like Tikun Olam, which encourages students to engage in community service and advocacy. The MitzVote campaign educates and mobilizes students to participate in elections, reflecting the Jewish value of civic responsibility. Through these diverse programs, Hillels of Georgia provides Jewish students with meaningful experiences that enrich their college journey and foster a strong, supportive community.</p>
- 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 No
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
Kosher Dining
Emory offers a kosher meal plan for a minimal additional fee, served in the main dining hall. Emory Hillel offers Friday night, kosher Shabbat meals as well as leftovers for students throughout the week. Emory University is situated near Toco Hills, a neighborhood of Atlanta with a plethora of kosher dining and shopping options, many accessible by free university shuttle.
Options: University meal plan-extra cost;Hillel meal plan-extra cost;Kosher food available nearby
Religious Services
Students can engage in weekly Shabbat dinners, participate in Passover Seders, and attend High Holiday services. The Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) offers a 7–8 week experiential seminar for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Judaism. Additionally, the Café Ivrit provides conversational Hebrew courses, and the Distinguished Speaker Series features talks on various Jewish topics
Frequency: Friday night only
Wellness, Inclusion, and Activism
BE WELL WITH HILLEL Through a partnership with Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta, Hillels of Georgia is proud to provide confidential counseling services at no cost to all Georgia college students.
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 10%
- U.S. Region South
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $67,080
- Tuition Out-of-State $67,080
- Out-of-State/Int’l 82% / 16%
- Greek Life Yes
Events
Welcome Brunch
Students and families are invited to attend our annual Bagel Brunch to explore Jewish life opportunities at Emory, including meeting representatives from all of the registered Jewish student organizations!
ShaBBQ
Join Hillel at Emory as we welcome the first Shabbat of the year in style with our ShaBBQ Kickoff! Come together with friends, old and new, for an evening filled with music, food, and games!…
Exploring Atlanta: Braves Game
Join Emory Hillel for our first stop in our Exploring Atlanta series: Truist Park! Cheer on the Atlanta Braves as they take on the Colorado Rockies. Transportation is provided for those who need.
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for Emory University Jewish students.
Emory University
Raddock Eminent Scholar Chair Essay Contest
Essays may treat any aspect of the Holocaust and its contemporary implication: ethical, moral, theological, historical, literary, philosophical, sociological and psychological themes.
Emory University
Sam Bredow Memorial Fund Award
The Sam Bredow Memorial Fund assists students in the Emory College of Arts and Sciences who are in need of financial aid and who have demonstrated significant leadership within the recognized Jewish organizations on the Emory campus and/or within the greater Emory community and have a strong record of academic achievement.
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