Prospective Students

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 1,500 Jewish undergraduate students at Baruch College.

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at Baruch has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events. You can fill out our interest form at https://forms.gle/gEfB4dqnXv5zE7PZA

Where is Hillel located on campus?

The Hillel Club Suite is located on the third floor of the NVC (New Vertical Campus) - Room 3-250. It's just past the game room with the ping pong tables.

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to business and career and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel serves free kosher lunch at our events every day Monday - Thursday. We also sell kosher Fresco wraps at the Hillel Suite (NVC 3-250) for $8 every day. We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants within 15 blocks from Baruch College.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner with many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Does Baruch College offer Jewish Studies courses?

Yes! The Jewish Studies Center at Baruch College offers a Jewish Studies Minor. The Center also offers Hebrew language courses.

Is there a minyan (prayer service) on campus?

Yes! There is a daily (Monday - Thursday) traditional mincha minyan with a mechitza in the Hillel Suite (NVC 3-250) at 3:50pm. To get updates, you can join the Whatsapp Group. There are additional mincha minyanim following certain afternoon Jewish learning programs. Our partner synagogue, Congregation Adereth El, is located 5 blocks from Baruch College and offers daily minyanim.

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 700 Jewish undergraduate students at The City College of New York.

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at City College has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events.

Where is Hillel located on campus?

The Hillel Office is located on the fourth floor of the NAC (North Academic Center) - NAC 4/153.

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to women empowerment and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel serves free kosher lunch at our weekly "club hour" events alternating on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We also sell kosher bars in the Hillel Office (NAC 4/153) for $1 and have other free kosher snacks available. We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants in both Washington Heights and the Upper West Side - both just a short subway ride away.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner with many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Does The City College of New York offer Jewish Studies courses?

Yes! The Jewish Studies Program at City College offers a Jewish Studies Major and Minor. The Program also offers Hebrew language courses.

Is there a minyan (prayer service) on campus?

Yes! There is a mincha minyan following "club hour" events on Tuesdays/Thursdays. There is an informal minyan on Monday/Wednesday as well as organized by interested students.

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 200 Jewish undergraduate students at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at John Jay has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events.

Where is Hillel located on campus?

The Hillel Club is located in L2.70.10, however CSIL (Center for Student Involvement and Leadership) is currently closed for renovations.

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to career netowrking and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel serves free kosher lunch on campus at our event during "community hour" once a week. We also have lots of free kosher snacks in the Hillel Club Room (L2.70.10). Hillel at John Jay also has a partnership with Lander College for Women, located one block away from John Jay. Female John Jay students can get access to the Lander kosher cafeteria. We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants in Midtown and on the Upper West Side - just a short subway ride away.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Is there somewhere I can pray on campus?

We have siddurim and t'fillin in the Hillel Club Room (L2.70.10) that students can access whenever the Room is open. In addition, there are plenty of synagogues in walking distance from campus with daily minyanim (prayer services).

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 500 Jewish undergraduate students at Pace University (Manhattan Campus).

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at Pace has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events. Reach out to our staff Maya at maya@hillelatpace.org

Where is Hillel located on campus?

The Hillel space at Pace changes weekly. We host Lunch with Hillel every Monday during common hour from 12:10pm-1:10pm. For the weekly location updates be sure to follow us on Instagram!

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to business and career and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel serves free kosher lunch on campus every Monday at 12:10pm in classroom E301. We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants in Midtown - just a short subway ride away.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner with many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Is there somewhere I can pray on campus?

There is a non-denomonational prayer room located on campus. Open to all students, the prayer / meditation room has siddurim and kippot available for our Jewish students.

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 200 Jewish undergraduate students at School of Visual Arts.

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at SVA has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events.

Where is Hillel located on campus?

Hillel offers free kosher lunch and dinner at the Baruch Campus, only a couple blocks away!

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to business and career and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel hosts off-campus dinners at kosher resturants right by campus! We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants in Midtown and on the Upper West Side - just a short subway ride away.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner with many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Is there somewhere I can pray on campus?

SVA doesn't have a designated prayer space on campus. There are, however, many synagogues nearby; Congregation Adereth El, Brotherhood Synagogue, as well as two daily Mincha services at the Baruch Campus at 2:10pm and 3:45pm, just a couple blocks away!

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 600 Jewish undergraduate students at The Fashion Institue of Technology.

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at FIT has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events.

Where is Hillel located on campus?

Hillel is where YOU are! While we may not currently have a designated Hillel room on campus, we can bring the Hillel to you. Please reach out to your staff, Kayla via email at kayla@fithillel.org whenever you want to hang out and keep up to date on off-campus events!

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to business and career and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel serves free kosher lunch on campus at our event during "community hour" once a week on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. We also have lots of free kosher snacks in the Hillel Club Room (L2.70.10). Hillel at John Jay also has a partnership with Lander College for Women, located one block away from John Jay. Female John Jay students can get access to the Lander kosher cafeteria. We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants in Midtown and on the Upper West Side - just a short subway ride away.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner with many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Is there somewhere I can pray on campus?

FIT doesn't currently have a designated prayer space on campus. There are, however, many synagogues nearby; Chabbad of Chelsea, Beit Simchat Torah, and more!

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 400 Jewish undergraduate students at Fordham University (Lincoln Center Campus).

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at Fordham has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events.

Where is Hillel located on campus?

Hillel is where YOU are! While we may not currently have a designated Hillel room on campus, we can bring the Hillel to you. Please reach out to your staff whenever you want to hang out and keep up to date on off-campus events!

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to business and career and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel serves free kosher lunch on campus at our event during "Lunch & Learn" once a week. Hillel at John Jay also has a partnership with Lander College for Women, located one block away from John Jay. Female John Jay students can get access to the Lander kosher cafeteria. We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants in Midtown and on the Upper West Side - just a short subway ride away.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner with many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Is there somewhere I can pray on campus?

Fordham doesn't currently have a designated prayer space on campus. There are, however, many synagogues nearby; Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Congregation Shearith Israel, Lincoln Square Synagogue, and more!

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 500 Jewish undergraduate students at The New School.

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at New School has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events.

Where is Hillel located on campus?

Hillel is where YOU are! While we may not currently have a designated Hillel room inside our building, we can bring the Hillel to you. We often hang out at Blue Stripes at 28 East 13th street, but please reach out to your staff Kayla at Kayla@newschoolhillel.org about close-by meeting spots!

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to business and career and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel hosts lunch once a week on campus for any student who would like. We meet every Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and give yummy lunches too! Hillel hosts off-campus dinners at kosher resturants right by campus! We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants in Midtown and on the Upper West Side - just a short subway ride away.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner with many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Is there somewhere I can pray on campus?

New School doesn't currently have a designated prayer space on campus. There are, however, many synagogues nearby; The New Shul, The Conservative Synagogue of Fifth Avenue, Village Temple, and more!

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!

How many Jewish students are on campus?

There are approximately 500 Jewish undergraduate students at NYIT

How do I join Hillel?

Hillel at NYIT has no formal membership. Our Hillel isn’t an organization that students belong to – Hillel belongs to them. Anyone can attend Hillel’s programs and events.

Where is Hillel located on campus?

Hillel is where YOU are! While we may not currently have a designated Hillel room inside our building, we can bring the Hillel to you. We meet weekly on campus so please reach out to your staff Talia at talias@baruchhillel.org about location!

What kinds of events does Hillel have?

We've got on-campus events ranging from Israel advocacy and speakers to Jewish learning to cultural events and holiday celebrations to business and career and more. To see all of our events, check out our calendar.

How do I get kosher food?

Hillel hosts lunch once a week on campus for any student who would like. We meet every Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and give yummy lunches too! Hillel hosts off-campus dinners at kosher resturants right by campus! We're also in Manhattan! There are plenty of kosher restaurants in Midtown and on the Upper West Side - just a short subway ride away.

What does Hillel do for Shabbat?

Hillel at Baruch, City, John Jay, Pace, SVA, FIT, Fordham, The New School and NYIT offers many Shabbat experiences. These include overnight Shabbatons in and outside of Manhattan. We also host Shabbat dinners a few blocks away from Baruch on a monthly basis, as well as Shabbat dinners in apartments across NYC.

I'm interested in traveling to Israel - can Hillel help me get there?

We partner with many different organizations to help you get to Israel for really cheap - or even free! Check out our travel page for more information.

Is there somewhere I can pray on campus?

New School doesn't currently have a designated prayer space on campus. There are, however, many synagogues nearby; The New Shul, The Conservative Synagogue of Fifth Avenue, Village Temple, and more!

I'm visiting campus, can I see the Hillel space?

Of course, we'd love to show you around! Email Assistant Director, Yael Brenner, at yael@baruchhillel.org, to let us know when you'll be visiting campus.

I have questions about admissions requirements, where can I look?

You can find answers to all your admissions questions here!