What is Hillel?

The Ball State Hillel is a member of the national organization.  It welcomes all students whether they are Jewish or just interested in learning about Judaism and Jewish life on campus.  The National Hillel Organization is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world.  It gives students opportunities to observe their Jewish heritage while being away at college.  One of the national organization's main initiatives is its Birthright Israel program. Through the foundation, Jewish students between the ages 18 and 25 can travel to Israel for FREE!
For more information about the National Hillel, visit its website at www.hillel.org.

The Ball State Hillel started 8 years ago and has been growing ever since.  We have events about once a month and meetings every other week.  The Ball State Hillel tries to not only celebrate the Jewish holidays and customs, but also to educate the university on Jewish Issues.  Each year, The Ball State Hillel has put on Jewish Heritage Week for the universty, a week long list of programs that are designed to be educational and fun for the whole university.

The Ball State Hillel is supported by, but not connected to Temple Beth El congregation.  The Temple allows students to attend and participate in both Shabbat and High Holy Days services.  Every year, the temple holds a 2nd night Passover seder that students may also attend.
For more information about the temple, you can visit it at 525 W. Jackson St. or call it at 765-288-4662.

If you are interested in becoming involved in Hillel or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Hillel or Lindsay Gross, the president of the chapter.