Student Life
Boston University Hillel operates like a Jewish student union, with a satellite groups that appeal to the varying interests of our Jewish student body. Below is the list of satellite groups, and contact information for those groups, that currently operate through Boston University Hillel House. If you would like to start a new group, please contact our programming staff.
Interest Groups
Hillel Dining Program 
Contact Danielle Tuft for more information or to become involved.
Hillel Intramural Sports
Participate in the university inramural sports program with your Hillel friends. If you have enough students to form a team, contact Seth Kroll.
Holocaust Education Committee
They bring in speakers from around the world, commemorate the Holocaust and run an arts and writing competition. Contact Ariel Rudin for more information or to become involved.
Freshmen Council
This group plans and organizes social events for first year students.
Contact Seth Kroll for more information or to become involved.
Graduate Student Groups
Graduate Student Society
For all graduate students, they run social and community service events at BU and regionally. Contact Kip Lombardo for more information or to become involved.
Jewish Law Student Association
Get together for monthly bagel brunches, a Purim megillah reading and study breaks. Contact Aaron Twesrky for more information or to become involved.
Maimonides (MED) Society
Join Maimonides for fun social events with the only other people who can appreciate anatomy discussions over cocktails. Contact Aaron Weinberg for more information or to become involved.
Israel Related Groups
(Click here for more about additional Israel programs and opportunities)
Birthright Israel
Contact Lauren Kaskey for more information or to become involved. Or, click here.
BU AIPAC
Contact Dena Lewittes for more information or to become involved.
BU Students for Israel (BUSI)
Boston University's Israel cultural and political group. Contact Lana Osher or Matt Goodman for more information or to become involved.
Palestinian-Israeli Peace Alliance
Contact Ghenwa Hakim for more information or to become involved.
Cultural Groups
Kol Echad
BU's Premier Jewish A Cappella Group. Contact Lauren Sutter for more information or to become involved.
Kalaniot
Hillel’s very own Israeli dance group Kalaniot organizes dance routines and competes in local and regional events. Contact Yael Werber for more information or to become involved.
Jewish Theater Guild
A student group dedicated to producing plays and musicals while observing the Jewish sabbath and holidays, the Jewish Theatre Guild is open to all students, not just Jewish students. We welcome all actors, techies, and musicians! Please email jtguild@bu.edu for more information.
Neshikot
BU's new all girls Jewish A Capella Group. For more information. Neshikot is a bunch of girls who love each other, and love to sing. They pride themselves on a strong connection with, and dedication to, community service and social action.
Join them on Monday nights at 8:00pm and on Shabbat (Saturday) at 3:00pm.
Please contact Helene Weiner, Ellie Zuckerberg, or Dana Ellis or e-mail neshikotgirls@gmail.com for more information about joining our group!
Student Gallery Committee
Contact Holland Dieringer for more information.
Social Action Groups
Alterative Spring Break
Boston University students join students from around the country to help rebuild communities. In the past we have traveled and worked in Washington, DC, and New Orleans, LA. Please contact Seth Kroll for more information.
Community Service Council
The Community Service Council plans social action and community service events through Boston University Hillel.
Projects range from donation drives, blood drives, Roffman Family Mitzvah Day, and more.
Contact Helene Weiner or Simmi Shulman for more information.
:: Drives Committee :: Join this committee and help organize seasonal drives to raise money and goods for local organizations in need such as food pantries, shelters, and warehouses. Please contact Helene Weiner or Simmi Shulman for more information on how to get involved. |
| :: Students Who Serve :: A group of Students who go out once a month on a predetermined date to perform service in the community. Their outings include everything from Breast Cancer Walks, to serving at soup kitchens to visiting nursing homes. Please contact Leia Poritz or Helene Weiner at for more information about getting involved. |
Generations
Students meet once a month to work with the elderly living within the community.
Contact Jessie Kandel for more information.
Stand Now Against Hunger Committee (SNAHC)
SNAHC Promotes hunger and poverty awareness on campus.
Contact Jamie Clearfield for more information.
Religious Related Groups
Religious Life Council
Comprised of representatives from each minyan, RLC is a community-wide group that governs Jewish religious life at Boston University. Contact Elise Polaner for more information.
Conservative Minyan
Contact Matt Baram or Jill Wolfson for more information.
KOACH
Contact
Yael Werber for more information.
Reform Minyan (Kesher)
Contact Ben Wolfe or Danielle Tuft for more information.
Orthodox Minyan
Offering a full range of services and opportunities to lead for Shabbat and holidays. Contact Yacov Malen or Deirdre Willner for more information.
Women’s Rosh Hodesh Group
Rosh Chodesh is the Jewish holiday celebrating the new Hebrew month. Join them for this special montyly gathering. For more information or to become involved, e-mail hillel@bu.edu.
Center for Jewish Learning and Experience Groups
Center for Jewish Learning and Experience
Contact
Rabbi Avi Heller for more information or to become involved.
Beit Midrash Society
Contact
Rabbi Avi Heller for more information or to become involved.
Kollel Jewish Leadership Project
Contact Rabbi Avi Heller for more information or to become involved.