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Explore University of Michigan Hillel
Founded in 1926, the University of Michigan Hillel serves the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of over 6,500 Jewish students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Renowned for its thriving Jewish community, Michigan Hillel fosters a welcoming environment where students can celebrate their heritage, build lifelong friendships, and engage with Israel. U-M Hillel empowers student leadership and offers diverse initiatives, making it the central address for Jewish life on campus.Undergraduate Enrollment
5,000 Jewish Students (14.6%*)
34,177 Students
*Percent of population
34,177 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
1,500 Jewish Students (8.2%*)
18,401 Students
*Percent of population
18,401 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 Yes
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant Yes
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
Kosher Dining
Students can access kosher food in South Quad Dining on their meal plan at no extra charge. Meals are served Sunday through Friday lunch at South Quad. Kosher dinners are also available at Hillel at a cost from Monday to Thursday. Come join us at Hillel for free Shabbat dinners and Saturday meals. Holiday meals are served at Hillel, with discounted prices available for students on the university meal plan.
Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only
Religious Services
The University of Michigan Hillel supports a variety of religious experiences, including daily Orthodox minyan, three service options on Friday nights (Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox), and Orthodox services throughout Shabbat each week. An egalitarian/Conservative Shabbat morning service takes place monthly, and the Reform community meets regularly to conclude Shabbat with Havdallah. Diverse Jewish learning opportunities, led by Hillel staff representing various Jewish perspectives, occur most weeknights. Additionally, traditional Jewish holidays are celebrated throughout the academic year.
Frequency: Contact this Hillel
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major, Certificate
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 16%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $17,864
- Tuition Out-of-State $63,480
- Out-of-State/Int’l 45% / 8%
- Greek Life Yes
Campus Voices
I can’t believe the welcome barbecue I attended as a first-year student in 2021 was four years ago! I came to the event eager to meet new friends and find a home at the University of Michigan.
Jack Landstein, Ann Arbor, MI
Read Jack’s Story Here
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