UVM Hillel

UVM Hillel Make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel with UVM Hillel!

UVM Hillel provides more than 2,000 Jewish students a supportive and joyful space to connect, learn, and grow—building meaningful Jewish experiences that last a lifetime. UVM Hillel is a growing, dynamic organization that welcomes all UVM students and strives to provide a safe environment where students can express themselves through the lenses of Jewish culture and religion.Leadership is central

to UVM Hillel's work. Students plan most of Hillel's activities giving them a chance to gain lifelong leadership skills. Participation in national and international leadership conferences and Jewish immersion trips is highly encouraged as an important part of the Jewish college experience.UVM Hillel is committed to collaborating andmaintaining strong connectionsbetween UVM students and the greater Burlington Jewish Community, staff/faculty, parents and alumni. Promoting sustainable living practices and teaching about the connection between being environmentally conscientious and the Jewish tradition is at the heart of the UVM Hillel community.

🍎🍯 Join us for Rosh Hashanah! 🍯🍎Erev Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 11 at 6 PM in the Davis Center, followed by dinner at 7:15 PM....
09/09/2026

🍎🍯 Join us for Rosh Hashanah! 🍯🍎

Erev Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 11 at 6 PM in the Davis Center, followed by dinner at 7:15 PM.

Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 12 at 10 AM in the Hillel building.

RSVP at the link in our bio! ✡️

Join us this week and next for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services!! 🍎🍯Link to RSVP in our bio, and DM with any questi...
09/09/2026

Join us this week and next for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services!! 🍎🍯

Link to RSVP in our bio, and DM with any questions!

We had so much fun at our Welcome Back Shabbat and first-year mocktail hour!! Thank you to everyone who came and made th...
09/08/2026

We had so much fun at our Welcome Back Shabbat and first-year mocktail hour!! Thank you to everyone who came and made the event such a success. Join us on Friday 9/11 at 6pm in the Davis Center for Erev Services!

We had such a great time at Hillel FreshFest this past week!! Thank you to all our first-years who participated and all ...
08/30/2026

We had such a great time at Hillel FreshFest this past week!! Thank you to all our first-years who participated and all of our staff and student leaders who made pre-orientation a success!! 💚

08/30/2026
Our FreshFest Student Leaders are so excited to welcome our First Years!! 💚
08/25/2026

Our FreshFest Student Leaders are so excited to welcome our First Years!! 💚

MEET THE UVM HILLEL 2026-2027 STUDENT BOARD 💚Name: Sophia RosenPosition: Tikkun Olam ChairFavorite thing about Hillel: M...
07/21/2026

MEET THE UVM HILLEL 2026-2027 STUDENT BOARD 💚

Name: Sophia Rosen
Position: Tikkun Olam Chair
Favorite thing about Hillel: My favorite thing about Hillel is how welcoming it is to all Jewish students and how there is always something interesting happening there!

Name: Matt Waldman
Position: New Student Engagement Chair
Favorite thing about Hillel: My favorite thing about Hillel are the opportunities offered to connect with other Jews (and obviously the bagels too)

Name: Sonia Marks
Position: Israel Engagement Chair
Favorite thing about Hillel: Rummikub after Shabbat dinner

Name: Cooper Hartog
Position: Ritual and Spirituality Chair
Favorite thing about Hillel: The Passover Seder and the different people that come through the building during Passover

BIRTHRIGHT GIVEAWAY 🇮🇱🤍🐪Birthright registration is now open!! We’re giving away TWO back-to-school supply bundles. To en...
07/15/2026

BIRTHRIGHT GIVEAWAY 🇮🇱🤍🐪

Birthright registration is now open!! We’re giving away TWO back-to-school supply bundles. To enter, sign up for Birthright and have two friends sign up and list you as their referral. The first two people to get two successful referrals will each receive a supply bundle that includes a Moleskine notebook, Sharpie S-Gel pens, Post-It notes, highlighters, and more.

DM us with any questions! Link to register is in our bio and website!

WELCOME CLASS OF 2030! WE ARE SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU!! ⭐️🎉UVM Hillel’s Fresh Fest is a three-day immersive early move-in...
05/19/2026

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 w...
05/19/2026

🌞🌿 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!

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