Hillel House

Providing creative and engaging Jewish social and religious programming, promoting community service and support for social causes, and maintaining an inclusive, welcoming campus presence for Jewish and non-Jewish students alike are central to the mission of Washington College’s Hillel. A student-run organization, Washington College Hillel hosts formal and informal gatherings focusing on Jewish social and cultural issues, supports community service initiatives, and provides opportunities to participate in and learn about religious rites and celebrations. The goal of Hillel is to facilitate our members to connect with and honor all facets of Jewish life, and to showcase these for the greater Washington College community.

 

Washington College Hillel is based in the Roy P. and Nan Ans Hillel House, which is adjacent to campus. Our spacious yet cozy home features a kosher kitchen, an extensive library of cultural, historical, and religious texts, and a gathering space equally well suited for casual student conversations and social gatherings as it is for hosting lectures and campus-wide events. From Shabbat and High Holiday services in partnership with Chestertown Havurah and dynamic guest lectures and presentations, to community service activities and casual social engagements and outings, Washington College Hillel provides social, cultural, academic and religious resources and support to a growing and vibrant community of Jewish students and the broader Washington College community.

 

If you have questions about Hillel programming, contact the advisors at HillelFREEwashcoll.