At Hillel at Syracuse University, our mission is:

To create a diverse, dynamic, and welcoming Jewish community on the Syracuse University Campus.

Hillel strives to empower students by deepening their commitment to being Jewish. We also seek to engage students by developing multiple opportunities, or entry points, into Jewish life for unaffiliated Jewish students. To be successful, Hillel must create an environment of exciting programs that compel students to join the worldwide Jewish family.

Hillel conducts market research to understand the needs of both active and inactive students. Students eager to be involved in Jewish life are empowered by Hillel with advanced resources and programs designed to enhance their Jewish identity. Empowerment students are furnished with leadership experiences and skills to build full Jewish lives on campus. They are groomed to become the next generation of Jewish Leaders. Hillel obtains resources and scholarships to enable empowerment students to attend various Jewish events.

Hillel engages students by deploying its staff to reach out to college students. Through engagement programming, Hillel draws these students into Jewish life with innovative and non-traditional activities. Students are offered Jewish experiences in residence halls, fraternity and sorority houses, off campus apartment complexes, and other campus hot spots.