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About

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Mission

The mission of Hillel at Gallaudet University is to promote inclusive Jewish educational, religious, social, cultural, and communal activities at Gallaudet University by creating opportunities for diverse expressions of Jewish life among students, as well as the Gallaudet University Jewish community at large. Through these activities, Gallaudet Hillel seeks to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may find personal meaning in Judaism and enrich other Jewish people and the world. 

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Vision

The vision of Hillel at Gallaudet University is that every Jewish student will enjoy positive Jewish experiences -- both religious and cultural -- as well as a deeper sense of Jewish identity, a stronger relationship with the broader Jewish community, and enhanced Jewish knowledge.

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Values

At Gallaudet Hillel, we value the following:

  • Student engagement

  • Supporting various expressions of Judaism

  • Facilitating connections among students, staff, faculty, and the community

  • Organizing and maintaining Jewish programming for the Gallaudet campus and community at large

Explore Gallaudet University Hillel

Gallaudet Hillel is the place on campus where Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing Jewish students can freely explore and express their Jewish identity without any communication barriers. As a member of Gallaudet's Office of Campus Ministries, Gallaudet Hillel provides Jewish students with the opportunity to celebrate Jewish religious life both on campus and as members of the Metro Washington Jewish community. The Jewish community at Gallaudet experience Jewish culture through Israeli movie nights, Israeli dancing, guest lecturers, and trips to local Jewish community events. The Gallaudet Hillel Board hone their leadership skills by attending regional and national conferences for Jewish college students.

Undergraduate Enrollment

44 Jewish Students (4.1%*)
1,075 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Student Experience

Kosher Dining

In a partnership with the Residence Life on campus, students who keep it kosher receive special housing along with a private kitchen to store their kosher food. Hillel at Gallaudet relies on a kosher catering for campus events.

Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only; Kosher food available nearby

Contact & Details

Hillel at Gallaudet University הלל באוניברסיטת גאלודט
Ely Building, Room 117

800 Florida Ave NE

Washington, DC 20002

hillel@gallaudet.edu

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