There are approximately 1,500 Jewish students at Northeastern!

Northeastern Hillel is a student-run community. Students create, plan, and promote programs that inspire and connect students across campus. Northeastern Hillel has over a dozen communities and committees for you to join! Our committees unite Jewish students who share the same interests or passions. Committees meet bi-weekly and host a few events every semester.

With the support of staff, these students plan social, cultural, educational and religious programs, events and holiday celebrations, as well as a range of special initiatives. Often students propose their own programs, with Hillel providing the structure through which to make them happen. If you have an idea for a program or would like to find out about leadership opportunities, please contact Jennifer Stone at jennifer@northeasternhillel.org

It is very easy to get involved with Northeastern Hillel. Any student on campus can participate in our events. There are no membership fees and students are encouraged to attend as many programs and activities as they wish. There are many opportunities to get involved on a short-or long-term basis. You can join us for one of the many events we hold weekly, enjoy Shabbat services and dinner on a Friday night, join a committee to help plan an event, or travel with us to Israel.

Register for our texting service to RSVP for events. Every event at Hillel has a code word written on our promotion graphics, but to get started just text ‘JOIN’ to 617-370-8587 and answer the questions to create your profile and be in the system. Moving forward you will just have to text a single key word to RSVP for events.

Hillel has many different types of leadership opportunities available for students. We have fellowship, classes, learning opportunities, Hillel student board opportunities, you name it we got it!

To stay informed about upcoming opportunities follow us on Instagram, join out text serve by texting ‘JOIN’ to (617) 370-8587, or email Jen Stone at jennifer@northeasternhillel.org!

Yes, the International Village dining hall has Kosher options! In addition, food served at Northeastern Hillel is kosher

Every week, the Hillel community comes together to celebrate shabbat with a communal dinner (with optional student-led Reform and Conservative Shabbat services before). We require a reservation for Friday night dinner through our texting service by texting ‘SHABBAT’ to (617) 370-8587. Our catering is under the supervision of the KVH (KVH Kosher – Rabbinical Council of New England) with a Mashgiach Tamidi on premises at all time. No matter if Shabbat is part of your weekly schedule, or you’re coming for the first time, we invite you to join us!

We offer services, meals, and learning opportunities for the Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, and other major holidays. We put on daily Sukkot events (weather permitting), Hanukkah celebrations, Tu B’Shvat events and everything in between. Holidays are celebrated depending on where they fall during the academic calendar.

Northeastern Hillel is on the forefront of social justice programming within the Northeastern community. Northeastern Hillel, in partnership with many university and community organizations, is committed to programs that make social justice and the teaching of Jewish values a core component of Hillel's mission on campus. Our special initiatives such as our Community Fridge, Tikun Olam Core, Challah for Hunger and fundraisers for various community causes are rooted in Jewish tradition. Being engaged with making the world a better place is not only in line with Hillel’s mission of active citizenship, it also is informed by Judaism’s commitment to engage actively to repair the parts of the world that are broken.

Our most popular program is our own Birthright trip, a free 10 day trip to Israel twice a year. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity where you get to travel around the country with NU Hillel students and Israeli soldiers. You will visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem, float in the Dead Sea, have a night out in Tel Aviv and climb the ancient desert fortress of Masada. This is an immersive experience that you won’t want to miss out on during your time at Northeastern. You can sign up for our trip by going to our birthright page here.

Northeastern Hillel is a Zionist organization. We do not take a specific stance on exactly how the conflict should be solved, and welcome all students to Hillel regardless of their opinions about Judaism and/or Israel. Israel is home to half of the world’s Jews, is the historic homeland of the Jewish people, and where the holiest sites in Judaism are located. Sharing our passion for this oldest democracy in the Middle East is in line with our values. Throughout the year we offer Hebrew learning opportunities, Israel educational and cultural events, and celebrations around Israel’s Independence Day.

Northeastern Hillel relies on the generous support of alumni, parents and friends to make all our student programs and activities possible. To learn more about how you can help, please visit Support Hillel.

Northeastern Hillel is a private not-for-profit organization and an affiliate agency of Hillel International. It has been the center for Jewish campus life at Northeastern since 1962. Northeastern Hillel is integrated into the University community through its dynamic programs, co-sponsored events, and the involvement of active students in many other on-campus groups. The University is very supportive of Northeastern Hillel and its role on campus and works with us to provide a welcoming atmosphere for Jewish students, faculty, and families.

As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel International builds connections with emerging adults at more than 550 colleges and universities, and inspires them to direct their own path. Students are challenged to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives. Northeastern University Hillel is an independent organization that is an affiliate agency of Hillel International.