In our cozy house with a fully-equipped kosher-style kitchen, we gather to cook and celebrate Shabbat dinner, Sunday Bagel Brunch, and for all the Jewish holidays.
If you have a Judaism-related event that you want to see happen on campus, or if you just want to learn more about the Jewish religion, Hillel is the place to be. We welcome students of all backgrounds, Jewish or otherwise.
Ursinus Hillel celebrate the holidays with vibrant prayer services and events like SukkahFest. There are many ways to engage in meaningful learning through cohort learning experiences and the Jewish Lecture Series which brings thought-provoking discussions to campus, enriching the academic and cultural experience for everyone. Join us in creating a supportive and enriching environment for Jewish students at Ursinus!
Upcoming Events
Western Civilization and the Jews: A Shared History
Schellhase Commons 105
Lecture by Steven Frankel, Robert M. Beren Professor of Jewish Civilization at the University of Florida’s Hamilton School
What We Coordinate
- Shabbat dinner
- Sunday Bagel Brunch
- Celebration of Jewish holidays
- Hosts guest speakers
- Study of Torah
- Engagement with Israel
Prominent Jewish Ursinus Alumni
- Nobel Laureate in Medicine, Dr. Gerald Edelman
- Retired Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Dr. Ismar Schorsch
- Former President of Montefiore Medical Center and past Chairman of the Ursinus Board of Trustees, Dr. Spencer Foreman
- Biotechnology leader, Dr. Mitchell Sayre
- Former Chairman of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philip Berman
- Former Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, The Honorable Judith Yaskin
- Noted author of The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger