The Hillels of Illinois *

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Provides opportunities for Jewish students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity at different Hillels on Illinois campuses, as well as through Hillel regional programs and an affiliation with Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Hillel adds value – and Jewish values – to the lives of Jewish college students and the entire campus community.




* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.

Bradley University Hillel *

1532 W. Fredonia Ave.
Peoria
IL
61606
Phone: (309) 676-0862
Email: executivedirector@bradleyhillel.org
URL: http://www.bradleyhillel.org
Contact: Dr. Seth Katz, Executive Director; Matthew Lorch, Director of Student Life

The center for Jewish life on campus at Bradley University since 1947. Hillel hosts a variety of social, educational, and religious events throughout the school year, including weekly Shabbat services and dinners, and Sunday lox-and-bagel brunches. The mission of Bradley Hillel is to promote Jewish journeys for Bradley University students through a warm and supportive Jewish community, meaningful and relevant educational opportunities, and spiritually rewarding interactions and experiences, all within a Jewish context.

Columbia College Chicago *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: evan@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Evan Richter, Jewish Life Associate

 

DePaul University *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: saphir@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Saphir Shemesh, Jewish Life Associate

DePaul University Jewish Life *

DePaul University Ministry
2250 N. Sheffield Ave.
Suite 340
Chicago
IL
60614
Phone: (773) 325-8650
Fax: (312) 855-2479
Email: mcharnay@depaul.edu
URL: http://studentaffairs.depaul.edu/ministry/jewish.html
Contact: Matthew Charnay, Jewish Life Coordinator

Illinois Institute of Technology *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: evan@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Evan Richter, Jewish Life Associate

  

Knox College

Jewish Student Association
Knox College Box K-100
2 E South Street
Galesburg
IL
61401
Phone: (309) 341-7479
Fax: (309) 341-7601
Email: dbunde@knox.edu
Contact: David Bunde

Loyola University *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: hannah@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Hannah Bloomberg, Jewish Life Associate

Metro Chicago Hillel *

858 W Wrightwood Ave
# 1
Chicago
IL
60614
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: info@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Charles Cohen, Executive Director, charles@metrochicagohillel.org ; Rabbi Nicole Berne, Assistant Director, nicole@metrochicagohillel.org

Serves students at UIC, NEIU, IIT, DePaul University, Loyola University, Roosevelt University, Columbia College Chicago, SAIC, and Oakton Community College, building a unique Jewish student community on and across the campuses. Through personalized relationship building, Metro Chicago Hillel creates student leadership, and connects students to Jewish life, resources, and opportunities that are right for them. Popular offerings include social action opportunities, Birthright Israel trips, Shabbat programming, Jewish learning opportunities, and social programs. 

Northeastern Illinois University *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: hannah@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Hannah Bloomberg, Jewish Life Associate

  

Northern Illinois University *

Northern Illinois University Hillel
820 Russell Road
DeKalb
IL
60115
Phone: (815) 753-6501
Fax: (815) 753-8515

Northwestern University (Louis & Saerree Fiedler Hillel Center) *

629 Foster Street
Evanston
IL
60201
Phone: (847) 467-4455
Email: michael-simon@northwestern.edu
URL: http://www.northwesternhillel.org
Contact: Michael Simon, Executive Director

Hillel is the center of Jewish life at Northwestern and the catalyst for Jewish expression of all kinds. Hillel has a rich and storied history here at Northwestern, but our mission remains timeless: we work to inspire Jewish students to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, and we strive to create meaningful experiences that enable our students to explore their Jewish identity while they try to figure out for themselves what it means to be human and what kind of a human being they want to be. All of this while they try to figure out how to enrich the Jewish community at Northwestern, the campus community, and the world beyond.

Oakton Community College *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: jonah@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Jonah Brandhandler, Director of Engagement

Roosevelt University *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: evan@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Evan Richter, Jewish Life Associate

  

School of the Art Institute *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: evan@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Evan Richter, Jewish Life Associate

 

Silverstein Base Hillel-Lincoln Park *

858 W Wrightwood Ave
Unit 1
Chicago
IL
60614
Phone: 312-829-1595
Email: ravsarah@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: https://www.metrochicagohillel.org/base-lincoln-park
Contact: Rav Sarah Mulhern

Lincoln Park is a home for Metro Chicago Hillel students and Chicago area young adults and the actual home of a rabbinic family committed to pluralism and founded on three core values: hospitality, learning, and service. Rav Sarah and her husband Rav Will Friedman invite all Metro Chicago Hillel students and other young adults, living in or visiting the Lincoln Park area, into their home to learn, volunteer, celebrate, and of course, eat with them. Metro Chicago Hillel is fortunate to have the first Base in the country integrated into a campus Hillel.

Silverstein Base Hillel-South Loop

Please email info@metrochicagohillel.org for address.
Chicago
IL
Phone: 312-829-1595
Email: ravezra@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: https://www.metrochicagohillel.org/base-loop
Contact: Rav Ezra Balser

Base is a home for students, young adults, and their friends -- and the actual homes of four rabbinic couples: Rabbi Megan and Paige, Rav Ezra and Laura, Rav Sarah and Rav Will, and Rav Jonathan and Hannah. Base is committed to pluralism and founded on three core values: hospitality, learning, and service. Our regular events include Shabbat and holiday home-cooked meals, classes like Tacos and Torah and Pasta and Parsha, and opportunities to give back and get involved in the local community.

Southern Illinois University *

Hillel-The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
Phone: 847-372-8758
Email: paul.jablo@siu.edu
Contact: Paul Jablo

Events/Announcements can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/southernillinoishillel/

The Hillels of Illinois *

30 S. Wells Street
Chicago
IL
60606
Phone: (312) 444-2868
Fax: (312) 444-2086
Email: hillel@juf.org
URL: http://www.juf.org/college
Contact: John Lowenstein, Executive Director

Provides opportunities for Jewish students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity at different Hillels on Illinois campuses, as well as through Hillel Regional programs and an affiliation with Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Hillel adds value -- and Jewish values -- to the lives of Jewish college students and the entire campus community.

The University of Chicago Hillel (Johanna & Herman Newberger Hillel Center) *

5715 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago
IL
60637
Phone: (773) 752-1127
Fax: (773) 752-2460
Email: hillel@uchicago.edu
URL: http://www.uchicagohillel.org
Contact: Rabbi Anna Levin Rosen, Executive Director

University of Illinois at Chicago *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: andrew@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Andrew Freeman, Jewish Life Associate

  

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *

University of Illinois Hillel
503 E. John Street
Champaign
IL
61820
Phone: (217) 344-1328
Email: info@illinihillel.org
URL: http://www.illinihillel.org
Contact: Erez Cohen, Executive Director

Offers transformative experiences to 3,500 Jewish students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign during their college career. It is through these experiences that the students grow a sense of peoplehood, community and personal responsibility for their Jewish journey. Hillel provides them with experiences ranging from religious services to professional development and social and cultural programming, including High Holidays services, lox & bagel brunches, Hire U professional training, study sessions with the rabbi, and a charity dodgeball tournament. Illini Hillel provides a place to study, network, watch TV, meet with friends, and much more -- all while being connected to their Jewish heritage.

What's New in the Guide

Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki

Rabbi Slavaticki is a highly experienced Mohel who has performed numerous circumcisions over the years. He is known for his expertise, professionalism, and compassionate care for both the baby and the family.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

At Menchie's, we provide delicious frozen yogurt and sorbet made with all real and natural ingredients. We have very unique flavors that adhere to everyone's needs including Dairy-free, Nut-free, No sugar added, and Low Carb. Not to mention, all of our flavors are Kosher! We are known as one of the best Kosher dessert places in the city of Chicago! We also have lots of fun coloring sheets and a chalkboard at our store so that families can take their time and enjoy the fun and welcoming environment of our frozen yogurt shop. We bring the community together over delicious, Kosher treats at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt.

JParents

JParents- an app for Jewish parents who are interested in connecting with other Jewish families in their neighborhood and meet up for playdates with their kids. the app is available on Google Play and Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jparents-jewish-parents-app/id1663518636https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.jparents