Explore Hillel at the University of Wisconsin
The UW Hillel Foundation provides a home for 5,000 Jewish students attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hillel is a pluralistic organization supporting all of the Jewish movements as authentic expressions of Jewish Life. UW Hillel is home to Adamah Cafe providing excellent kosher food and smoothies to students and the community. We also provide catering and kosher foods to the University of Wisconsin - the only kosher restaurant in the area. Hillel engages students, cultivates a Jewish community, develops leaders, complements the classroom, and embodies Jewish values.Undergraduate Enrollment
35,665 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
12,816 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 Yes
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant Yes
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Kosher Dining
Hillel runs Adamah Neighborhood Table, a full service cafe inside the UW Hillel. Adamah serves students and the public daily and offer catering for special events, conferences, and celebrations. Additionally, Adamah sells pre-packaged kosher meals at multiple university housing locations.
Options: Hillel meal plan-extra cost
Religious Services
We offer Friday night services (Reform and Conservative) and dinner every week of the academic year and a monthly student-led Shabbat morning service.
Frequency: Contact this Hillel
Wellness, Inclusion, and Activism
Drop-in mental health counseling offered on a weekly basis in partnership with university health services. Full service fitness center, rooftop basketball court and locker rooms available to all students.
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 43%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $9,644
- Tuition Out-of-State $39,042
- Out-of-State/Int’l 47% / 10%
- Greek Life Yes
Trips & Experiences
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