Today's Queens College student body has one of the largest and most diverse Jewish student populations in the country.

Every year, nearly 4,000 Jewish students enroll in Queens College, about 20% of the total student population. Our campus is a mosaic of Jewish communities: Ashkenazim, Sephardim, Israelis, Americans, Persians, Russians, Bukharians (from Uzbekistan, FSU), Georgians (from Republic of Georgia, FSU), and more!

There are many ways to get involved with the Queens College Hillel.  Visiting this website is a great start! One simple way to get involved is to just to drop by and relax in the Hillel Lounge, which is complete with a Beit Midrash(Jewish Library), two large screen TVS, a pool table, a ping-pong table, video games, computers, friendly faces, and more!  Queens College Hillel is home to many clubs, and hosts many events. Check the calendar for updates.  On an average week Hillel will have multiple programs including learning classes, social justice programming, volunteer opportunties, and social events. There are also exciting annual programs.  Students are welcome to attend any of the programs and are encouraged to get involved in running them! Continue to explore the Students section of the website, and we recommend that you friend us on Facebook for the most current updates. You can always email any of the staff or student leaders if you have any questions or feel free to drop by and we will be happy to meet you in person!

No.  Queens College Hillel envisions a world in which every Jewish students makes an enduring commitment to Jewish life. Hillel's role is not to define Judaism. In fact, Hillel feels it is the responsibility for each student to define Judaism for themselves.  Hillel offers events that are targeted towards Jews of every background, regardless of their personal affiliation.

Yes! There is a new and exciting food service called Chartweels that is available on campus this semester. There are two kosher dining options available in Midway Court.  The Dairy Stop and the Delancy St. Kosher Deli. Check out Chartwells for their hours.

Yes! Queens College Hillel offers subsidized trips to Israel through Taglit-Birthright and through MASA Israel. Hillel also provides a wide range of ongoing educational and cultural opportunities for students to learn about and celebrate Israel. We encourage and empower students to create a strong cultural connection with Israel through an array of interesting educational and advocacy programs, campus-wide celebrations of Israel independence, and speakers.

The Queens College Hillel is happy to provide students with the opportunity to celebrate Shabbat in different ways that are meaningful to them. We encourage you to get involved, whether it be through Shabbat on Campus or through Shabbat Your Way. Shabbat on Campus involves a festive Shabbat meals for more than 170 students each month. Students enjoy the warmth and camaraderie regardless of their level of practice or brand of Judaism. Shabbat Your Way is an opportunity to celebrate Shabbat for students who either live, dorm, or stay in the vicinity of the Queens College campus for Shabbat. There is an active community of students who stay in the area for Shabbat, and student hospitality and student-led Shabbat services are available. The Queens College Campus is closed for the High Holidays and Passover. The Hillel provides for all student needs during the remainder of the Jewish holidays, and Rabbi Shur is always around to answer questions.

There is no membership fee to join Hillel (at Queens College, Hillel isn't an organization that students belong to - Hillel belongs to them).  We don't see Hillel as a "club" or a group "to join."  Rather, students can interact with Hillel and its programs on their own terms.  Anyone can attend Hillel's programs, and students are invited to any and all events most of which are free of charge.

Much like any franchise, Queens College is one of over 200 Hillels around the world. Hillel International exists to help individual Hillels with programmatic support, provide accreditation and standards for all Hillels and opportunities for Hillel staff to learn from each other. Queens College Hillel receives less than 5% of its budget from Hillel International for specific Hillel initiatives.