Religious Life

The University of Michigan Hillel strives to provide opportunities for students to participate in the variety of Jewish religious and spiritual communities. (See our minyanim description below) In addition to Friday Night services (for service times click here) and Shabbat dinner (for reservations click here) students also conduct Saturday morning services, holiday celebrations and more. Visitors are always welcome!



Shalva Minyan

The Shalvah minyan at the University of Michigan is a traditional, pluralistic, Carlebach style Kabbalat Shabbat service with separate seating and participation by women. The minyan has great spirit and energy and also hosts a monthly Rosh Chodesh meal and text study.

Dor Chadash Conservative Minyan

Dor Chadash, meaning "New Generation," meets every Friday evening at Hillel for services and also bi-weekly for Shabbat morning and afternoon services. Our services are upbeat, participatory, and energetic.

Orthodox Minyan

The UM Hillel’s O-Minyan provides a warm, welcoming community for Orthodox students and others in the campus and Ann Arbor communities. The O-Minyan meets for morning and afternoon services and every Friday for Kabbalat Shabbat, Shabbat morning, and thethird Shabbat meal.

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Humanistic Havurah

Hillel has in the past hosted a Humanistic Havurah that has met for services, movies, and discussions of Jewish culture. For more information contact Rabbi Nathan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Reform Chavurah

The University of Michigan Reform Chavurah is a dynamic group of progressive Jews on campus. Along with providing Reform style services every Friday evening, the Reform Chavurah also sponsors occasional social events that bring together Reform students from across campus.

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Shabbat Information

Be our guest for Shabbat dinner (during Fall/Winter Semesters). It's FREE (for students)! Please go here to reserve your Shabbat meals.

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High Holidays

High Holidays is a great way to begin the new year. Hillel holds Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative High Holiday services. Tickets are free for UM students.

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Other Holidays

Right after Yom Kippur many students come to Hillel to build the community sukkah where lunch and dinner are served every day. There is a community-wide celebration of Simchat Torah (people from other schools actually come to Ann Arbor for this) and Chanukah is celebrated with menorah lighting both at Hillel and in residence hall lounges.

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University Exam Conflicts

The University of Michigan has a policy that assures that students will not be academically penalized for observing their religious holidays (you can find the policy here).
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