How many different Jewish graduate student groups are there? There are 11 different Jewish graduate student groups based on both professional interests and broader interests. For a listing and explanation of the 11 groups, please go to the graduate student tab.
I hear Hillel is mostly for undergraduates, will I feel out of place? No! there is a reserved graduate student table at all Friday night dinners, as well as separate programming just for graduate students.
What do graduate students usually do for Shabbat dinner? Graduate students have the opportunity to host their own Shabbat dinners. Additionally, there is always a reserved table for graduate students at Hillels Friday night dinner. Finally, Jewish graduate student groups will host their own Shabbat or a student can join the “J-GAME Friday night dinners” cluster.
Can I bring my spouse/partner to Hillel events? Absolutely. There are also a variety of community organizations for spouses and children of students available in Ann Arbor such as the Young Adult Division through Federation or the Ann Arbor JCC.