Explore Hillel BC Society
Hillel BC promotes Jewish life on campus and beyond, providing a warm, welcoming environment where students, between the ages of 18 and 30, are able to grow religiously, culturally, socially and ethically. We enable young Jewish adults to explore their Jewish identity and relationship with Israel in a safe, pluralistic and inclusive community. Our programs and events on multiple campuses across BC reflect the diverse interests and needs of our members, build valuable leadership skills, and help to create a long-term impact in the Jewish community and beyond. We celebrate Jewish holidays, learn together, work on social action projects and provide an opportunity for robust conversation about Jewish issues and Israel affairs in an atmosphere of openness and respect. Hillel reaches out to a wide variety of groups on campuses, partnering with faculty, staff and other student clubs to promote topics that are mutually relevant. In addition, many Hillel programs are developed in collaboration with other Jewish community organizations. Whether it is one of our Shabbat dinners, the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF), our holiday programming, weekly kosher Hot Lunch, or Lunch and Learn, Hillel BC has something for everyone, reflecting the diverse interests and needs of Jewish students in BC.This Hillel serves: University of British Columbia; Kwantlen University; Quest University; Simon Fraser University; Langara College; University of Victoria; Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Undergraduate Enrollment
58,040 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
12,520 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation No
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Prevented
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 Yes
Kosher Dining
The UBC Hillel House is in the center of the UBC-Vancouver Campus. Kosher food is served at all Hillel programming.
Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only;Kosher food available nearby
Religious Services
Hillel BC's religious services vary between campuses. For more information about religious services offered by Hillel BC please contact us at [email protected].
Frequency: Friday night only
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 51%
- U.S. Region N/A
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $6,400
- Tuition Out-of-State $42,000
- Out-of-State/Int’l N/A
- Greek Life Yes
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].