Welcome Week 2026

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Miami University

Tasty Wednesday

Wed. Aug. 26

Come to Hillel’s building to have a home-cooked meal between classes, or as you’re heading back to the dorm. Our Tasty Wednesday is for schmoozing and eating good food.

University of Cincinnati

Waffle Wednesday

Wed. Aug. 26

Join us for our first Waffle Wednesday of the year, taking place at Hillel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. We’ll have plenty of waffles, toppings, and other breakfast snacks.

California State University, Northridge

Setting up a dorm or your new apartment? Come and make a mezuzah with us to hang on your door! All materials provided. Open to students at CSUN, Pierce College, LAVC, Moorpark, and all college students in the SF Valley.

San Diego State University

Welcome Back BBQ

Wed. Aug. 26

Come celebrate the beginning of the school year with a delicious barbecue in the Hillel backyard. Make new friends, see old ones, grab a bite, and schmooze.

Duke University

JFAM Ice Cream Social

Wed. Aug. 26

Our JFAM (Jewish Family) program pairs incoming students with older students to help guide you through your college experience. Join the Jewish Student Union and your JFAMilies, and meet your fellow students over ice cream. All class years invited.

George Washington University

Paint & Sip

Wed. Aug. 26

Join us for a paint night led by a professional painter, where we will paint Judaica artwork. Then you’ll get to see your artwork displayed as a collage in GW Hillel.

Rice University

First Bagel Lunch

Wed. Aug. 26

Find us in the RMC at Sammy’s for our first bagel lunch of the year. Email [email protected] for more information.

Elon University

Ice Cream Social & Jewish Org Fair

Wed. Aug. 26

Stop by the Skut Hillel Center on Wednesday, August 26, from 5-6 p.m. ET to enjoy cool treats, meet new friends, and learn about the Jewish organizations at Elon. No RSVP required.