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Hillel's Active Student Groups

Do you want to get involved with Hillel activities and groups?  At Hillel we assist students who have a wide variety of interests and backgrounds by creating programming and groups that cater to their specific areas of interest.  Check out our current list of active student groups at Hillel.

Click on the name of the group to learn about what the group's goal is and to learn who to contact for more information.

Oy! Cappella
Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA)
Jewish Medical Student Association (JMSA)
Hillel Jewish Student Union Programming Board
What Do They Do? - Syracuse University’s very own Jewish a cappella group, Oy Cappella, performs on campus and in the greater Syracuse community.  Their musical repertoire includes pop music by Jewish composers, medleys, and Israeli folk songs.  Incoming students and upperclassmen are all encouraged to audition and will be considered equally.

Who Can I Contact? - Contact Shelby Baskin to get in touch with Oy Cappella’s last Musical Director, for audition times and performance information.
What Do They Do? - The JLSA is one of the most active graduate Jewish student groups on the Syracuse University campus.  In the past, the officers have organized several Shabbat dinners and a 'Welcome Back BBQ' in September for incoming grad students.  The Syracuse Area Legal Professionals’ Networking Night, a program that was requested and organized by the JLSA, is among the most successful programs Hillel does in conjunction with the Syracuse Jewish community.

Who Can I Contact? - Contact Shelby Baskin to get in touch with the JLSA President, for more information.

Where Can I Find More Information? - Learn more about the National Jewish Law Student Association from the Hillel national website.
What Do They Do? - Despite their crazy schedules, SUNY Upstate medical students find time to “do Jewish.” In the past they have had latke lunches for the Hannukah season., and are regulars at our weekly Shabbat gatherings.

Who Can I Contact? - Contact Hillel’s Shelby Baskin to contact the JMSA president.
What Do They Do? - Seven talented leaders make up the Hillel’s Student Executive Board. These students take a leadership role by planning student programs, holiday celebrations, and other important Hillel functions. Student programming includes a variety of activities which include, but are not limited to, a yearly Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, our pre-orientation program FreshFest, and the highly successful Gift of Life Bone Marrow Donor Drive.
 
Terms on the board last one year and start with elections in December.  Please look out for election materials in November.  All election-related materials are posted on our website.

All board meetings are open to the public. Please visit our calendar to find a schedule of board meetings.

Who Can I Contact? - Do you want to help plan an event or play a bigger role at Hillel?  Contact Brian Small for more information.

At Hillel we want to empower you to follow your interests.  If you don't see a group that you want to join, why not create your own with Hillel's help?  We will cater our programming and resources to help you put together a club or group.  Contact our engagement associate, Shelby Baskin, to get the process started.

"We want to provide opportunities for students to explore their unique interests.  We will do everything we can to engage students and encourage them to network with other Jewish students with similar interests."
Shelby Baskin, Hillel Staff

Immersion Experiences

Have you ever considered traveling with your friends at Syracuse?  Hillel is proud to offer a variety of travel opportunities for students who wish to do community service over spring break or see Israel for free.  Each immersion experience is an amazing chance to bond with your SU friends and will change your life forever.  Click these links to learn more about our Alternative Spring Break and Taglit-Birthright Israel: Hillel Trip.

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