Vanderbilt Hillel is dedicated to building Jewish communities (in a variety of formats) through empowering students to follow their interests. Entrepreneurial Vandy Jewish students hold a variety of leadership positions in a student-centered leadership structure and create clubs and programs that appeal to and attract their peers. Together, with a talented and committed Hillel staff, Vandy Jewish students are encouraged to explore all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life, from Shabbat dinners to our interest based micro communities and everything in between. Established in 2002, Vanderbilt Hillel is located in the heart of Nashville, TN. The Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life is a hub for the more than 1000 Jewish students at Vanderbilt and at surrounding Universities and colleges in the Central Tennessee area. For more information visit: www.vuhillel.com
Grins Kosher/Vegetarian Cafe is located at Vanderbilt Hillel and is on the University meal plan. Aryeh's Kitchen provides meat meals as well.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Kosher food available nearby
Hillel has weekly Shabbat services every Friday. We can also direct students to Saturday worship in the community & hold special holiday services.
Frequency: Friday night only
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Join us for FYSH Fest, Vanderbilt Hillel's pre-orientation program for incoming first-year and transfer students. Participate in programs on and off campus, and get to know Hillel, Nashville, other incoming first years, and our upperclassmen…
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