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Hillel provides opportunities for Jewish students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity.

Drake University Hillel is open to all Jews regardless of beliefs. The Hillel Community is a pluralistic environment that welcomes all people and celebrates the rich Jewish culture along with exploring diversity. Hillel has gatherings every week, including social activities and the celebration of Jewish holidays. Hillel also gives students the opportunity to learn about the Jewish faith and culture.

09/29/2025

Join us for Sukkot under the lights of Sammons Plaza!
We’ll be having fruit and cheese, and we can’t wait to see you there!
If you have any questions or accommodations, DM us!

09/11/2025

Join us Monday the 22nd to celebrate the new year! A fully kosher meal catered by Maccabees Deli will be provided. We can’t wait to see you there!
RSVP is required for this event, link in instagram bio.

08/20/2025

School is back in session, and to kick it off we’re having a barbecue! We can’t wait to see you there!

When: August 24th @ 4:45 PM
Where: Olmsted Breezeway, we’ll walk there together

03/14/2025

Our biggest event of the year is here!
We welcome you all to attended a Passover Seder!

The event will consist of a service followed by a meal. Sign up is required, the link to RSVP is in our Instagram bio.
We can’t wait to see all of you there!

When: April 12th @ 6PM
Where: Johansen Ballroom, Johansen Student Center

02/15/2025

RSVP required; Link in instagram Bio .hillel

🧀Join us for Charcuterie Night with Drake Hillel! 🧀
Come enjoy a charcuterie board and play some games with your friends. We can’t wait to see you there!

Date: 2/25
Time: 7 PM
Location: Sammons Lounge 030, Intercultural Center

01/27/2025

This upcoming Sunday we have our first Bagel Brunch of the semester! DM us your bagel order on Instagram and we’ll see you there!

12/03/2024

Join us this Thursday for a Hanukkah Celebration! We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

12/02/2024

Join us in the Olmsted Breezeway from 1-3 PM on December 5th to learn about Hanukkah and get some goodies! Stay tuned for the announcement for our Hanukkah event!

11/27/2024

We'd like to thank everyone who contributed to our fundraising campaign for Des Moines Refugee Support. Together we raised $316.90 to support refugee families in our community.

Every dollar goes a long way in providing support and resources to those building new lives here, and we can't thank you enough for your support and making this campaign a success.

11/12/2024

ELECTIONS TIME! Join us to elect a new Hillel Board for 2025 🗳️ interested in running? Fill out the link in our bio! Don’t forget to DM us your bagel order, and we’ll see ya there 🥯🥯

11/10/2024

Drake Hillel and Drake MEPPA are still raising funds for Des Moines refugee support! Here are some ways that your donation help this amazing organization. Venmo -GARDNER-1 to donate!

11/06/2024

Hi everyone! Drake Hillel and Drake MEPPA are raising funds together for Des Moines Refugee Support from November 6-15. Des Moines Refugee Support helps families new to the Des Moines community by providing financial, logistical, and emotional resources, empowering them throughout their journey of beginning their new lives in America. Stay tuned to learn more about how your donation can help!

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2413 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50311

Website

http://www.drakehillel.org/

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