Frequently Asked Questions

Of course, you can! If you are considering coming to Mizzou, it’s a good idea to visit us and get a taste of what life is like here. In addition to getting an official Mizzou campus tour, Hillel can arrange for you to meet with students who can tell you more about Jewish life on campus or about the majors you are interested in. 

Mizzou Hillel has tons of great events throughout the year, from Shabbat services every Friday night to movie nights and more! Students can apply to be a Hillel intern or a member of the Jewish Student Organization (JSO) board. Also, you can help plan a program or get involved in a way that works for you! Contact us for more information or to set up a time to get coffee and talk about how you can get more involved at Hillel!

Of course! Hillel’s doors are always open for students to stop by during business hours, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. The Hillel building has a library, kitchen, snack & coffee station, lounge, and more! Hillel also has WiFi throughout the whole building, making it the perfect place to get some work done or to relax.

There are approximately 700 Jewish undergraduate students at Mizzou.

Programming and religious services are led by students, with the occasional visit of a guest Rabbi or student Rabbi. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hannukah, Tu B’Shevat, Purim, Passover and Yom HaShoah and Israel’s Independence Day are celebrated creatively on campus or at Hillel.

Mizzou Hillel offers plenty of opportunities. We offer an enhanced Birthright Israel trip, which is an amazing ten-day experience for Jewish students to connect to other Tigers as well as students from all over the United States and Israel! We also have a plethora of connections with organizations and trip providers. These programs are amazing opportunities for Birthright Alumni and non-Jewish students to visit Israel. Check out our Birthright page for more Information.

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