Explore Wake Forest University Hillel

Hillel is the Jewish Student Organization for Wake Forest University (WFU). WFU Hillel (the Rosenblatt Family Hillel) is here to serve the social, cultural and religious needs of the Jewish students at WFU and to improve the understanding of Jewish culture and Judaism among the students, faculty, and staff of the university. And we like to have fun. The Jewish student population and percentage continues to grow - there are 400 self-identified UG Jewish student which is about 7% of the undergraduate population. We have an Associate Chaplain for Jewish Life, who is also the Hillel Director, and an Israel Fellow. We have a Hillel Lounge (a great place to hang out and where we have many of our events) and Hillel kitchen (for cooking Shabbat dinners and other fun culinary events). We provide pastoral leadership to Jewish students, staff, and faculty including opportunities for worship, prayer, mentoring, and counseling. Programming includes social gatherings, such as bagel brunches or pizza socials, holiday & Shabbat dinners, On-Campus High Holiday Services, Sukkot meals, Shabbat programs for Homecoming and Parents weekend, Prospective Jewish Student weekend/Shabbaton, Judaism 101 courses, Passover Seders, Purim events, Israel-Fest, Israel-Birthright trips, and guest speakers. Hillel is also actively engaged in interfaith programming. Academically, WFU has an interdisciplinary Jewish Studies minor. On the graduate level, WFU offers Law, Business, and Medical students the opportunity to attend Jewish affinity groups, Hillel functions, and Jewish Life Events. Our Jewish students are involved actively in Greek life, including the Jewish fraternity AEPi. Wake Forest University is an NCAA Division 1 school, and there are several Hillel members who play in Varsity and club sports.

Undergraduate Enrollment

350 Jewish Students (6.4%*)
5,465 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

50 Jewish Students (1.4%*)
3,475 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

The WFU Jewish community feels very supported by the Administration and by the general WFU community.

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus No
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
  • Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Israel Fellow Yes

Kosher Dining

Kosher dairy kitchen, across from Hillel Lounge

Options: Kosher food available nearby

Religious Services

Inclusive, pluralistic

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Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Private
  • Acceptance Rate 30%
  • U.S. Region South
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $61,012
  • Tuition Out-of-State $61,012
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 76% / 9%
  • Greek Life Yes

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1834 Wake Forest Drive
Winston-Salem NC 27106 US
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336-758-4056
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