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.
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 Good
Challah for Good brings people together to bake and sell challah to raise money and bring awareness to various causes in the Bloomington community.100% of the funds raised go toward organizations working to Make Bloomington and the world a better place.
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 A Cappella group. This group learns dozens of songs each academic year, and performs several times a year. Their repertoire ranges from current pop artists to popular Israeli artists.
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 VP of Social Programming, Daniella!
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 Becca@iuhillel.org
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 Click the link to email Sarah or Diana.
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 Jessie at Jessie@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!