Metro Chicago Hillel Welcome Back BBQ
Join Metro Chicago Hillel (MCH) for our annual Welcome Back BBQ. Start off the school year with friends old and new, enjoy some delicious kosher BBQ, and meet your 2026-27 MCH staff. All Metro Chicago Hillel…
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Welcome Week 2026
Take a break from packing — Hillel’s Welcome Week lineup JUST dropped! Whether you’re excited, nervous, curious, hungry, or just looking for your people, Hillel is a place where you’ll always be welcomed.
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Welcome Week: Welcome Back Shabbat!
Celebrate the first Shabbat of the semester at Hillel. Enjoy seltzers and photos, musical and traditional services, and a kosher dinner with friends. Come for all or part of the evening and reconnect with your…
Welcome Weekend
Welcome Weekend takes place September 4-7, the weekend following new student orientation, and is an exciting opportunity to welcome first-years and other new students into the Jewish community.
Shabbat Tailgate
Heading to the first football game of the year? Luckily KU Hillel is just steps away from the stadium and we’re having a tailgate beforehand! Stop by and grab a kosher burger or hot dog…
Challah Bake
Finish up the week by braiding, baking, and hanging out with friends at our challah bake!
Welcome Shabbat
The first Shabbat of the school year welcoming all new and returning W&L students!
Pre-Orientation Program
Hillel Queen’s Pre-Orientation Program is your warm welcome to campus life. Move in early, make friends before Orientation Week begins, and start university with a strong sense of Jewish community. The deadline to register is…
Welcome (Back) Shabbat
Join us for dynamic student-led services and a delicious, free Shabbat dinner. Meet fellow Jewish students and/or reconnect with old friends.
Puppy Playtime and Shabbat Dorm Bag Making
Come make Shabbat Dorm Bags to host your own Shabbat before back to school, and play with puppies!
Welcome Shabbat
Join us at the Hillel House for our Welcome Shabbat. Enjoy a delicious meal, meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and start the semester together in community.
