UVM Hillel

WELCOME CLASS OF 2030! WE ARE SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU!! ⭐️🎉

UVM Hillel’s Fresh Fest is a three-day immersive early move-in program for first-year students. Students will share iconic Vermont summertime experiences such as kayaking on Lake Champlain, enjoying maple creemees, and exploring downtown together.

Why participate in Fresh Fest?
- Meet other Jewish first-year students
- Explore Burlington, from downtown to Lake Champlain
- Meet and form connections with Hillel student leaders and staff
- Move into your dorm early
- Enjoy Kosher-style meals and snacks
- Exclusive merch

“Fresh Fest was such a fun experience! Moving into college in itself was scary, but having this present sense of community was very reassuring. I loved being able to meet other people so similar to me; lots of the people I met at Fresh Fest are still my best friends today.” - Eden, Fresh Fest ‘25 (she/her)

Link in our bio to sign up. Send us a DM if you have any questions! 🥳

🌞🌿 We're so excited to offer our first year pre-orientation program again this Fall! If you're an incoming UVM student who identifies with Jewish communities, you're invited to sign up!

UVM Hillel's Fresh Fest is a three day immersive early move-in program for first year students. This all-inclusive experience allows students to build connections with other incoming first-years, experienced Hillel student leaders, and our amazing Hillel staff. Students will share iconic Vermont summertime experiences such as kayaking on Lake Champlain, enjoying maple creemees, and exploring downtown together. We’ll provide delicious kosher-style Vermont meals in our newly renovated home at the center of campus.
 
To sign up, visit the link in our bio and fill out the interest form by June 4th. DM us if you have any questions!

MEET THE 2026-2027 STUDENT EXECUTIVE BOARD!

Lexi Sussan
Position: Co-President
Year: 2027
Major: Social Work
Favorite part about Hillel: Meeting my best friends and going to all the fun events Hillel has!

Ori Pinn
Position: Co-President
Year: 2027
Major: Psychological Sciences
Favorite part about Hillel: The ability to walk into the building and always be able to pick up a thoughtful conversation with anyone present

Jackie Spinnell
Position: Treasurer
Year: 2027
Major: Political Science
Favorite part about Hillel: Meeting the most amazing people and leading JLF!

We had a great time celebrating our 2026 graduates and their families this morning at our post-commencement brunch! Congratulations to the newest alumni and know that you always have a place at Hillel! 💚

We had a great time celebrating our seniors and student leaders last weekend at our Senior Send-off Brunch! 🎓🥳

Look out for updates throughout the summer about FreshFest and other ways to get involved. As always, DM us with any questions and comments!

Join us on Saturday, May 16th, for a post-commencement casual brunch and hang out at Hillel! No RSVP needed! 🎓🥳

439 College St!

👏🎓🌟 Congratulations to the graduating class of 2026!!!

On Saturday May 16th from 10:30am-12:30pm, join us for a post-commencement casual brunch and hangout at Hillel!

Your student ID grants access to the building, and families are happily invited to attend the celebration. No RSVP is required. 🌟👨‍🎓💖

It all ends tonight, and we’re so close to our goal! Every gift is still 2X matched, but only until midnight. Show up for Jewish UVM’ers before time runs out!

make your gift before midnight at: dub.sh/uvmglobalgiving

The last Friday of the semester has us looking back on all the wonderful Shabbatot of the school year. From Summer Camp Shabbat to Pink Shabbat to Soup Shabbat, it’s been an amazing year and we look forward to seeing you all back in the Hillel building in the fall!

Some UVM Hillel nostalgia from 2009 💚