Student Groups

The Jewish LGBTQ & friends group at U-M, AHAVA (love in Hebrew), provides a relaxed atmosphere where people from diverse Jewish backgrounds can feel comfortable. We often partner with the Spectrum Center, the office of LGBT Affairs at U-M. We also sponsor guest speakers to lead discussions on topics relevant to our lives. Past speakers have included Rabbi Steven Greenberg and Danny Savitch, Director of Jerusalem’s Open House. We also hold the widely acclaimed Annual Flaming Menorah Hanukkah Party each year. Check out our Facebook page for more information. Contact: Rav Lisa Stella

Consider: is a student-run organization at the University of Michigan, which creates a platform for non-partisan civil discourse on issues of campus, local, and national significance. Through four channels: a bi-weekly print publication, open forums, an online blog, and an online forum, students and faculty can express their opinions on a range of issues, while also learning from the opinions of others. We are committed to serving as a platform for serious engagement, learning, and challenging ideas. For more information: Website Facebook Contact: Stacy Carroll

The Golden Apple Award annually conducts a campus-wide nomination process inviting the entire U-M student body to select the U-M professor who they consider to be the best lecturer on campus each year. The recipient of the Golden Apple Award is recognized at an award ceremony and asked to give the lecture he or she would want to give if it were the last one of the professor’s career. The Golden Apple Award and Lecture is the only teaching award at the University of Michigan bestowed by the students. The Golden Apple Award was inspired by the teaching of a 3rd century sage, Rabbi Eliezer ben Hyrkanos, who professed in the pages of the Talmud, “Get your life in order one day before you die,” reminding us that all of us should be giving our ideal last lectures every day. For more information: Website Facebook Contact: Rav Lisa Stella

JFC seeks to connect students interested in the intersection of Judaism and Feminism to social, cultural, and religious programming. All identities are welcome to come to JFC events and build community! Contact: Haley Schreier

J Street UMich is the U of M chapter of the national organization “J Street U”.  We are a group of students who recognize that it is challenging to have conversations about Israel that include meaningful criticism of the Israeli government while respecting its right to exist. J Street U seeks to create spaces for these nuanced conversations. We provide a voice for the majority of American students to engage meaningfully in anti-occupation organizing, and working towards the goal of a negotiated two-state solution. We provide guidance, education and resources to students who seek to impart a progressive voice into the campus debate on Israel/Palestine. If you are interested in J Street U at Michigan, email us at jstreetumich@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @jstreetumich. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Contact: Or Bar Noy

Contact: Or Bar Noy For more information: Website Facebook

Masa means journey in Hebrew and the Masa Israel Engagement Internship connects Jewish young adults to study abroad, post-college, and volunteer programs in Israel. Through these immersive experiences, lasting between five and twelve months, participants develop a deet, personal connection to Israel. interns are you resource on campus to learn about academic, volunteer, and internship opportunities in Israel. Contact: Sean Morgan

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A community of Conservative undergraduates, graduate students, and community members at the University of Michigan! We run weekly ruach-filled Shabbat services, host Shabbat meals, and celebrate holidays together. Contact: Rav Lisa Stella For more information: Facebook

The O-Minyan serves the Orthodox community at the U-M. We offer weekday services in the morning and late afternoon/evening with the Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan, full Shabbat services, meals at Hillel or community member homes, fun bonding events and learning opportunities throughout the week, and much more, all within an open and warm community. Presidents: Liz Newman-Corre & Sophie Steinberg Prospective Student Coordinator: Dahlia Cohen Contact: Rav Lisa Stella For more information: Website Facebook

The Reform Community of Hillel is a place for students to express their Judaism in a way that is meaningful to them. From our music filled Shabbat services to our many cultural and social events, the Reform Community provides students with opportunities to meet other Jewish Students and find their place at Hillel. Contact: Rav Lisa Stella For more information: Facebook

Feeling sick? Then you or a friend can call on Hillel’s very own chicken soup free delivery hotline. The hotline is run entirely by students who feel passionate about the Jewish value of visiting the sick and helping out students on campus who feel under the weather and want to help brighten up their day. Order Soup HERE! Contact: Michigan Hillel

Challah for Hunger brings people together from across campus to bake and sell challah in an effort to raise money and awareness for hunger in our own community. Every other Monday, we bake and then braid the challahs. We then sell them on Wednesdays on campus (Mason Hall) and at Hillel to spread our love of challahs to the rest of the Michigan community! We donate 50% of our proceeds to the Maize and Blue Cupboard on campus and the other 50% to Swipe Out Hunger. Baking and selling the challah are both great opportunities to make new friends and socialize while helping a good cause! Follow us on Instagram @umchallah and join our groupme. Contact: Sarah Balis

Maize & Blue Games is a student-run organization that organizes bi-annual charity sports tournaments for U-M students. The club has facilitated donations for charitable organizations such as Detroit PAL and Fund-A-Field, which align with our mission of giving back to our communities through sports-related missions. Visit our LinkedIn or Website for more info! Contact: Sean Morgan For more information: Website

Led by the Hillel Volunteer Coordinators, the Volunteer with Hillel Committee creates and facilitates community service opportunities in the greater Ann Arbor area. The Committee plans both smaller scale one-off programs as well as builds relationships with national partners for larger scale programming such as Repair the World and Good Deeds Day.  Contact: Haley Schreier

Shulchan Ivrit is a club for students to come together in a casual setting to talk about daily topics (school, weekend plans, movies, etc) in Hebrew! Everyone enjoys a free beverage, courtesy of Hillel, and we meet every Thursday evening from 5pm-6pm on the lower level of the Espresso Royale on the corner of East U and South U! Contact: Or Bar Noy For more information: Website Facebook

Kol Hakavod is the University of Michigan’s Premier Jewish A Cappella group. Since its founding in 1993, KHK has been dedicated to giving people from all backgrounds an opportunity to experience both Jewish and Israeli cultures through music. The group performs songs in a variety of genres in both English and Hebrew. In addition to traveling across the country to share their love of music, Kol Hakavod hosts their semesterly concerts at Hillel. Follow us on Insta & Facebook. Contact: Emma Voit

Students for Holocaust Awareness, Remembrance, and Education (SHARE) is a club dedicated to honoring the memory of Holocaust victims and building personal relationships with survivors to build a brighter future. We plan programs such as Shabbat dinners, speakers, the yearly Yom Ha’Shoah reading on the Diag where we commemorate all those who perished in the Holocaust, and the annual Survivors’ Luncheon, where 40+ survivors from the Detroit-Metro area come to Hillel to share their stories with over 100 students. Sign up for our listserv here  Follow us on Instagram: @shareumich For more information:Website Facebook Contact: Rav Lisa Stella

The Jewish Engineering Association (JEngA) connects Jewish engineers through social and professional events. Join JEngA for classic events like Trivia Night, or stop by to check out their new 3D printer.  Contact: Emma Voit For more information: Facebook

FYSH (First Year Students of Hillel) is a group of Jewish Freshmen working together to create a closer community. Throughout the first year and specifically the first month of school, we will be offering a variety of programs specifically for freshmen such as social events, peer mentors, events in dorms, freshmen-specific Shabbat and holiday events and more. Please join the Michigan Hillel Class of 2026 Groupme, fill out the Student Info Form, and follow us on Instagram (@MichiganHillel) to stay up to date on these events and other freshman-specific happenings. Contact: Sarah Balis

JPLA is the Jewish Pre-Law Association for the University of Michigan. Their mission is to connect the large community of Jewish pre-law students through social, educational, and professional-development events. Contact: Emma Voit

MitzVote is a non-partisan get-out-the-vote campaign that provides students with the education and resources they need to mobilize and vote in the 2022 midterm elections. Utilizing Jewish wisdom to empower and enable students to engage in the election, local Hillels can support their students in civic education, activating their peers, voting, and celebrating their civic engagement. More information: Website Contact: Haley Schreier

MedX is Michigan Hillel’s pre-med Jewish student association. MedX’s mission is to connect Jewish pre-med students through social events, educational events, dedicated study hours, volunteering initiatives, and their semesterly Doctor Shabbat Dinner. Contact: Emma Voit

Schmoozeday is a weekly event that provides students the opportunity to unwind between classes, meet new friends, and strengthen their Jewish community on campus. Whether it’s an early morning coffee at Sweetwaters or a late night ice cream at Michigan Creamery, we guarantee great treats on Hillel and even greater conversation! Join our groupme to find us on campus! 

Contact: Sarah Balis

The Hillel Sustainability Club aims to connect Judaism and environmentalism, and to establish a community at Hillel dedicated to sustainability awareness, advocacy and action. Contact: Emma Voit

Hillel Outdoor Adventures connects Jewish students on campus through incredible outdoors events, including hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and more! This club is especially awesome to join during this time, as our activities are based outside! Join us on our next adventure! Sign up for our listserv here! Contact: Emma Voit For more information: Website Facebook

The Hillel Ice Hockey Club actively works to ensure the positive extension of Jewish values and experiences through ice hockey and team activities. We play approximately 1-2 times a week with 30 games in a full season. Contact: Sean Morgan For more information: Website

Hillel Hoops help connect students on campus while playing pick-up basketball! Contact: Or Bar Noy