Hillel at University of Rochester

01/07/2026

Mazel Tov to our Executive Director, Joy Getnick, on her great piece in this morning's EJewish Philanthropy about our meaningful and impactful work fostering personal Jewish identity within diverse, welcoming Jewish community. .

When I was a child, it was hard to get a spot in our synagogue parking lot on the High Holy Days. The space was full to the brim; and since we typically arrived mid-morning for the children’s service, we often parked in the church lot across the street.  Over time, things changed, and getting a....

12/18/2025

Chag Chanukah Sameach!

12/02/2025

Today's the day! Please join us for Giving Tuesday! Every gift matters, and has a meaningful impact on our ability to support inclusive, vibrant Jewish student life at the University of Rochester. Thank you!! See e-blast below, and giving link here. We thank you, and most importantly, our students thank you!

https://mailchi.mp/92a0f8c97d97/shalom-from-ur-hillel-info-mtgs-8488069

https://rochesterhillel.org/support/

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10/16/2025

So much Sukkot fun, bringing all the mitzvot of Sukkot to you with the mobile "baby" sukkah!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/11/2025

We're so excited that UR is hosting Rachel on campus! Please join us for this important and timely public keynote. Full information below, and registration info here.
https://events.rochester.edu/event/antisemitism-in-higher-education-a-moderated-conversation-with-dr-rachel-fish

09/02/2025

What a fabulous start to the semester - welcoming Shabbat services and delicious home-cooked dinners, social gathering and outings, and great Jewish joy! There's been incredible engagement amongst new and returning students, and we're just getting started. We look forward to the start of learning cohorts, Israel programs, service projects, the High Holidays, and so much more!

07/27/2025

Please join the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and the community to celebrate and honor Meredith's impactful service and say l'hitraot! Link to register:

https://jewishfederationofgreaterroche.regfox.com/community-wide-dessert-reception

07/01/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19NsZCdLtA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We’re so excited to welcome you, Michael!

06/20/2025

Tell your Jewish UR story!
We are pleased to share that a UR post-doc, Daniel Gorman Jr., is writing a history of religion at UR. Understanding campus Jewish life is a key part of his work, and he (and potentially his students this fall) would like to record oral history interviews with Hillel alumni. He is also interested in documents and family stories inherited from alumni who have passed away. If you'd like to get involved, please contact Dan at [email protected]. Thanks all, and Shabbat Shalom!

05/01/2025

Today’s the day! Please join us for the annual University of Rochester Day of Giving! We are so grateful to David (‘73) and Laureine Greenbaum for their generous $10k challenge gift. Thank you to everyone who supports our work, now and always, ensuring inclusive vibrant Jewish life continues to thrive. Want to support our Day of Giving campaign? See link below - thank you!

https://give.rochester.edu/campaigns/57181/donations/new?designation=deansfundforhillel

Join me in making a difference on the University's Day of Giving.

04/21/2025

We are grateful and honored to share this announcement about an incredible new endowment commitment from Larry, Karen, and Dennis Kessler. Thank you for this visionary investment in UR Hillel and Jewish life on campus, which will benefit students for generations to come.

Rochester Trustee Larry Kessler, his wife, Karen, and his brother, Dennis, make a generous $1 million commitment to strengthen Hillel and sustain Jewish life on campus.

03/23/2025

This is a remarkable opportunity for Birthright alumni, ages 18-50, to go on a highly subsidized 25th anniversary trip this June. Interested? Know someone who might be? Spread far and wide! Not an alum but want to go and volunteer? Check out the Birthright volunteer link below instead!

https://israeloutdoors.com/homecoming/
https://www.birthrightisrael.com/volunteer-in-israel?utm_source=Onward_website&utm_medium=top_navigation

Join us and volunteer in Israel today. Make an impact with hands-on projects that inspire growth and connection with Birthright Israel.