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Explore Hillel at The George Washington University
At GW Hillel, our mission is to provide the Jewish students of GW the tools they need to lead meaningful, vibrant Jewish lives.
GW Hillel proudly serves more than 3,000 Jewish undergraduates and is one of the most active and rapidly growing Jewish campus communities in North America. We offer a wide array of opportunities for Jewish students of all backgrounds and interests to support their Jewish growth, placing innovation, creativity, and meaning at the forefront of our work. We are grateful that in July of 2021, we moved into our new home in the heart of downtown Washington, creating a hub for Jewish life at GW that is vibrant, warm, and welcoming.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,000 Jewish Students (27.5%*) 10,929 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
1,500 Jewish Students (10.0%*) 14,955 Students
*Percent of population
Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution
None
Kosher Dining
GW Hillel opened a dining facility in our building in January of 2023, in partnership with the university. It is a popular venue for kosher-keepers and non-kosher keepers alike, serving sandwiches and bowls (under the supervision of the OU).
There are also two supermarkets within walking distance of campus that carry a limited amount of kosher chicken and kosher cheese.
Options:
University meal plan-no extra cost
Religious Services
GW Hillel offers two services each Friday night, a Reform and Conservative option. We also occasionally add in alternative space services to welcome Shabbat including reflection and meditation.
In partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel and Israel Experience, a delegation of eight Hillel student leaders spent a week in Israel to celebrate the country’s 75th birthday.
The Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Scholarship For Study At Israeli Universities has been established at The George Washington University to support and encourage recent graduates planning graduate study at an Israeli university.
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].
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