Hillel Student Involvement

Hillel offers many different ways for students to get involved. Check out all our student groups for unique and exciting ways to become a part of Hillel!

First Year Students of Hillel

FYSH is a tremendous opportunity designed for freshmen students to become involved in the Jewish community, gain leadership experience, and most importantly form meaningful friendships that will surely last a lifetime.

Yad B’yad Mentorship

Yad B’yad is a student-led Mentor/Mentee program pairing incoming freshmen students with upperclassmen mentors. Yad B’yad offers guidance, friendship and community to its mentees, and applicable leadership training and development within a cohort for its mentors.

White Rose Circle

Sophie Scholl and the White Rose movement is a powerful example of youthful resistance to the Nazi Regime which was founded on Jew-hatred.Today, we are creating The White Rose Circle to stand against Jew-hate.The White Rose Circle, in Sophie Scholl's memory, will fight against Jew-hate.

What is The IU White Rose Circle?

A group of concerned students, faculty, staff, community members and friends standing against Jew-hate and fighting against the encampment movement and antisemitism on campus through education, programming and community awareness.

Sophie was a key member of the Weiße Rose (White Rose)—a resistance group run by students at the University of Munich who distributed leaflets and used graffiti to decry Nazi crimes and the political system, while calling for resistance to the Nazi state and the war. On February 22, 1943, she was beheaded for treason at just 21 years old.

She personifies the importance of acting according to one’s beliefs and of following your conscience, even in the face of great sacrifice.

Business Leadership Initiative

BLI is an exclusive, unique opportunity for exceptional Jewish business students to learn from and network with some of the leading Jewish business executives in the country. BLI will introduce you to these executives, and create opportunities to engage with them in open dialogue.

Challah for Hungry Hoosiers

Challah for Hungry Hoosiers brings people together to bake and sell challah to raise money and bring awareness to food insecurity in the Bloomington community.100% of the funds raised go toward organizations working to end hunger in Bloomington. 

Greek Jewish Council

The Greek Jewish Council acts as the bridge between students in Greek life and Jewish life on campus. GJC provides programming and social events, and actively works to create stronger bonds between Jews within the Greek Community at IU. 

Hoosiers for Israel

Hoosiers for Israel is the umbrella student group that encompasses educational, social, and cultural programming about Israel. Programs include Israelpalooza, socials, speakers, paid fellowships, Israel Around the Table, a Leadership Reception, Israel Week, and much more. Hoosiers for Israel will help you travel to Israel on Birthright with IU Hillel and even assist with extending your trip! Hoosiers for Israel is open to all students who want to learn, teach, and program about Israel.

Hooshir

Hooshir is IU Hillel’s Jewish A Cappella group. This group learns dozens of songs each academic year, and performs around the country. Their repertoire ranges from current pop artists such as Lady Gaga and Beyonce to popular Israeli artists such as Six13.

IUDM

The Indiana University Dance Marathon is a 36-hour dance marathon that takes place every November at IU, with the purpose of raising both funding and awareness for pediatric care, and Riley Children's Health Hospital, in Indianapolis. Join IU Hillel's team and help the cause! Find out more about IUDM here.

Hillel Social Committee

We offer a lot of different programs that are fun and engaging but don’t fall under the umbrella of any of our student groups. That is where the social committee comes in! These students plan programming for every member of Hillel to enjoy. Have ideas you wish to share? Click the button to reach our Social Chair Eli!

Keshet

Keshet is for anyone and everyone, regardless of social, religious, or sexual orientation. This group is for everyone who wants to make the IU Jewish community a more comfortable, accepting place for LGTBQ+ students. For more information contact Hannah at hannah@iuhillel.org

Mitzvah Corps

Mitzvah Corps is IU Hillel's community service group. Get involved and help organize projects throughout the year including bake sales, our Relay for Life team, fleece blanket making, visits to children’s shelters, nursing homes, and animal shelters, canned food drives, and much more! 

Save A Child’s Heart

For 25 years, a global network of doctors, family members, volunteers, and supporters of Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) have helped bring life-saving cardiac care to children in need around the world. In their first year, our local chapter, was able to raise enough money to save a single child. This year our goal is to raise enough for two lifesaving surgeries. To join our group contact hanna@iuhillel.org

Shabbat & Holiday Programming

Students will help create, lead and generate excitement around Shabbat services for both Reform and Conservative weekly services. For more information contact Rabbi Sue at rabbisue@iuhillel.org

Sports Grille

Hillel offers a variety of programs for students interested in sports. These activities range from NFL to NBA to any sports. Anyone who likes sports should check it out!