Explore Muhlenberg College Hillel
Muhlenberg College Hillel’s mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. To achieve our mission and vision, our work focuses on core facets of Jewish life including Jewish learning, holiday and Shabbat celebration, arts and culture and building a meaningful, ongoing relationship with Israel. Hillel supports students’ spiritual growth and wellness, promotes leadership development and empowers students to make an impact on the broader community. Hillel builds relationships that promote understanding among diverse groups, advocates for Jewish students, and strives to ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere on campus.Undergraduate Enrollment
1,777 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
30 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- 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 Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Kosher Dining
Muhlenberg has a fully-integrated kosher dining services (meat and dairy stations) that are open every lunch and dinner and operate as just another station in the dining hall open to all students without any prior arrangements. (Our dairy station is Star-D - and does not require Halav Yisrael dairy products.)
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost
Religious Services
Shabbat is a high-point of the week at Muhlenberg Hillel. We hold a variety of student-initiated and student-led Shabbat services Friday night that pack the house with soulful singing. Following services, student enjoy a delicious catered meal. Students may also choose to attend services at local synagogues on Shabbat morning, some of which are within walking distance from campus.
Frequency: Contact this Hillel
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 64%
- U.S. Region Mid-Atlantic
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $62,034
- Tuition Out-of-State $62,034
- Out-of-State/Int’l 73% / 1%
- Greek Life Yes
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