Students

Update your Info!
Have a new campus box? Move off campus? Change any other contact info?
Fill out this form and return it to Hillel.
Hosting Prospective Students
High school students looking at Wash U often want to stay overnight with a current student. If you are willing to host a prospective student let us know! Fill out this form and return it to Hillel.

FREE trip to Israel
with Taglit-birthright israel: Hillel
Register Now! Registration opens February 12, 2008 for the free 10-day trip to Israel this summer!
For more information about this amazing opportunity, visit www.freeisraeltrip.com
Or contact us at freeisraeltrip@stlouishillel.org or call 314-935-9040
Hillel allocates spaces on the trip for each campus based on the number of students registered and that have paid deposits, so register now and get your deposit in to get a spot!
This trip is a gift from Taglit-birthright israel. Taglit-birthright israel is a unique partnership between the people of Israel through their government, local Jewish communities (North American Jewish Federations through the United Jewish Comminities, Keren Hayesod, and the Jewish Agency for Israel), and the birthright israel Foundation, generously supported by the following Jewish Philanthropic partners: S. Daniel Abraham, The Abramson Family Foundation, Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, The AVI CHAI Foundation, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, Edgar M. Bronfman, Chircle of Service Foundation, Susie and Michael Gelman, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation, David and Ruth Gottesman, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Hadassah - The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Susan and Roger Hertog, Ronald S. Lauder, The Marcus Foundation - Bernie Marcus, Jane and Daniel Och, The Samberg Family Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Judy and Michael Steinhardt, The Wasserman Foundation, Leslie and Abigail Wexner and The Wexner Foundation, Karen and Gary Winnick in North America; Marc Rich in Europe.

Shabbat
Get all the info on services and dinners for Friday nights at Hillel.

E-Newsletter
The Hillel E-newsletter is emailed each Monday during the school year. It is filled with current and upcoming Jewish events on campus, St. Louis community events, job opportunities and more. If you don't already receive the E-newsletter join the list serve by sending us your name, year of graduation, school you attend, and preferred email address.

Jewish Learning Schedule
Jewish Learning classes offered by Hillel Rabbi Avi Katz Orlow, students and other St. Louis organizations.
Rabbi Avi's standing challenge is to find a topic and a couple of friends, he'll custom create a class for you! Contact Rabbi Avi at avi@stlouishillel.org or 314-935-9045

Jewish Groups on Campus
There are currently over 25 different Jewish groups on campus from social justice, to Israel, Israeli dance, minyanim and many more. Click above for a list of all current groups. Jewish groups on campus can be found through Hillel, the Jewish Student Union and Chabad, as well as a few that stand on their own. The variety of groups reflects the nature of our students. Programming at Wash U is done by the students for the students with supervision by Hillel staff and others. Groups and programming change year to year as the students' needs and wants evolve. If there's something you want, we'll help you get it.

Trips to Israel
St. Louis Hillel participates in the Taglit-birthright israel: Hillel FREE trip to Israel program. The winter break trip is usually between New Year's and the start of spring semester, registration opens in early September. The Spring trip usually takes place mid-May - early-June, registration opens in February. Keep an eye on the E-Newsletter for the announcement when registration opens. Get your registration and deposit in early to assure Wash U can get a spot for you on this fabulous trip. St. Louis Hillel may participate in one or both trips each year. www.israel.hillel.org Contact Andy for more info! andy@stlouishillel.org

We can also help you find or fund any other trips to Israel, including the Mission trips through Hillel: The foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Contact Jessica for more info jessica@stlouishillel.org

Conference Funding
St. Louis Hillel has grant money available to reimburse up to $100 toward Hillel sponsored or other Jewish Leadership conferences. To get conference funding, fill out the form, turn it in to the Office Manager at Hillel for approval, save your receipts during the conference and turn them in to the Hillel office manager within a week of returning from the conference for reimbursement. Get the form

Alternative Break Trips
Hillel in conjunction with other Jewish agencies offers the opportunity to participate in Social Justice trips during winter or spring break. Contact Jessica for more info jessica@stlouishillel.org

The Takkana Social Justice Fellowship
A one-year fellowship through St. Louis Hillel and AJWS providing internships at local social justice companies, retreats, and a service trip. Contact Jessica for more info or to apply jessica@stlouishillel.org

Ongoing Opportunities
Includes St. Louis Community Events, Jobs, Housing/Roommates, Fellowships, Study Abroad & more.

A Place to Study and hang out
The Hillel building is a great quite place for study, equipped with wireless internet and a large Jewish library. We are open extra hours around finals! The building also has comfy couches, cable TV, etc. for just relaxing and hanging out with friends. Visit us anytime during office hours. M-Th 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-3pm

Rabbinic Counsel
Rabbi Avi is available for you anytime for any needs you may have and will keep everything completely confidential. Contact avi@stlouishillel.org

Your Jewish Life after College
Hillel has contacts all over the nation as well as in Israel . We can help you find a place in your Jewish community after college, wherever that may be.

Standing Coffee Date
Just need a friend to talk to or hang out with?
Contact our JCSC Fellow andy@stlouishillel.org

Kosher Food on Campus
Hillel provides a home for the Kosher kitchens that supply the Wash U Kosher meal plan. Kosher food is supervised by the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis and available, prepack at almost all eateries across campus. There is also a hot line in the Center Court every evening. For more info about the Kosher meal plan visit www.diningservices.wustl.edu .

Missing class due to religious holidays
Washington University states that they are not religiously affiliated, and therefore only recognize closings for national holidays. Our experience is that professors are sensitive to the needs of religious students. Most professors will avoid scheduling major tests or projects and may even choose to cancel their own class for religious holidays. Professors are generally very willing to work with students, if the student contacts the professor with their needs in a timely manner (i.e. when students receive the syllabus, not the day before the holiday). Arrangements can generally be made to acquire class notes or reschedule tests when classes need to be missed due to religious observance. St. Louis Hillel feels it is important for students to form their own Jewish identity and to learn how to incorporate their Jewishness in the world around them. We encourage students to make every effort to handle these needs on their own, however, the Hillel Rabbi is available to advocate for students on their behalf if adequate arrangements cannot be made between a student and a professor for religious observance.

Renting Space at Hillel
Space at St. Louis Hillel is available for student programming at no charge. Though student programming needs have a priority in scheduling space rentals at Hillel, the space must be reserved or it is not guaranteed. Be sure to confirm your space rental at Hillel before publicizing your event. A refundable deposit is sometimes required and will be returned to you after the event, provided the space is left in its original condition.
Students must reserve their space at least one week in advance, and sign a copy of the Hillel rental policies.
In order to reserve space at Hillel, first check with the office that it is available, then fill out the application form and read & sign the Hillel Rental Policies, note: students do not need to provide separate insurance.
More info is available on the Rental Procedures and Fee Chart
For more info contact the Office Manager, Denise at 314-935-9038 or denise@stlouishillel.org.

Reimbursement for Programming
Some reimbursement is available to students for programming expenses. Students should seek approval from the Hillel staff member supervising the program before making purchases and get a copy of the Hillel Tax Exempt Letter. Taxes are not refundable. To get your reimbursement, fill out the form, attach your receipts and turn it in to the Hillel staff member who is supervising your program. Please allow 2 weeks for processing your reimbursement, the check will be mailed to you.
Reimbursement Form

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A website made by the St. Louis Jewish Federation, a great resource for everything Jewish to be found in the St. Louis area.

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St. Louis Hillel
6300 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314-935-9040
Fax: 314-935-9041
Wash U Campus Box 7461

Office Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-3:00pm