Office Phone: (412) 621-8875, ext. 106
Danielle Turjeman
Danielle was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel. She earned a bachelor’s degree in special education and arts education from Tel Hai College in northern Israel, and a master’s degree in educational administration, policy, and leadership from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Over the past four years, she has worked at the Ministry of Education… read more
Elizabeth Chatterson
Elizabeth was born and raised in Pittsburgh and has always enjoyed opportunities to share its culture with others. Before earning a B.M. in Commercial Music: Film Scoring (Liberty University ’23), Elizabeth spent a few months volunteering in a guesthouse in Israel and developed a deep connection and love for the land and for the roots… read more
Pitt Big/Little
First-year students at Pitt will get matched with an upperclassman student. In the Big/Little group, there are different opportunities for students to hang out with their big/little and opportunities for students to hang out with other bigs and littles. Some big/little events include a hot chocolate hangout, speed friending, coffee chats, and midterms and finals… read more
CMU First Year Programming Committee (FYPC)
The CMU First Year Programming Committee is a community for first-year students at CMU. The community works together to plan events for other Jewish first-years at the university. It is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role from the very beginning of students’ Hillel experience.
Mahjong Club
Come join us once a month to learn and/or practice playing Mahjong!
LGBTJew+
LGBTJew+ is a safe space open for all students to explore the intersections between Judaism and LGBTQIA+ spectrum identities. Join us for different social and educational events!
Schedule a Tour
Thank you for your interest in Hillel JUC! Please fill out this form to request a building tour with a member of our team or email any questions to info at hilleljuc dot org. Are you a prospective or admitted student?(Required) Prospective Student Admitted Student Which school(s) are you visiting?(Required) University of Pittsburgh Carnegie Mellon… read more
Emily Levine
Emily (she/her) was born and raised in Mid-State New York. She graduated from Bard College, where she studied economics and gender studies. Emily moved to Detroit where she was a Repair the World fellow, combining her passion for connecting communities and social justice. Emily enjoys connecting about summer camps, reading, and playing with her cat… read more
Calendar
Rosh Hashanah October 2-4, 2024 Yom Kippur October 11-12, 2024 Sukkot October 16-October 23, 2024 Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah October 23-25, 2024 Hanukkah December 25, 2024 – January 2, 2025
Madison Jackson
Madi received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Nonfiction Writing from Chatham University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Judaic Studies and English from Binghamton University. Born in Pittsburgh but raised in Cleveland (she considers both home), she is thrilled to finally be living and working in the city of bridges. Madi… read more
Application & Registration Timeline
Application Deadline is January 30th! Rolling Interviews through February Acceptances Sent Out early February Accepted Participants MUST Register by Monday February 12th MANDATORY ORIENTATION ON SUNDAY April 16th from 2-5 PM Airline Tickets will be issued in March
Will this trip still run during the COVID-19 pandemic?
As of January 4, 2023 we anticipate this trip running in May. We will share updated guidelines around the postures and processes to navigate group travel during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
How is our group kept physically safe?
Our trip will be joined by an experienced, armed escort trained in first-aid (a “ma’ar“), where possible, as well as having our itinerary monitored daily by the āSituation Monitoring Roomā of the Israeli Ministry of Education, in coordination with other security authorities, to ensure each of our movements each day is deemed safe by the… read more
What does this trip cost me?
As stated, participation on this trip is fully subsidized. However, you should still expect the following expenses by choosing to participate on this trip: Travel to JFK for our departure and travel back home (or to wherever) after we return MOST LIKELY- 1 PCR test for COVID-19 within 72 hours of our departure to Israel… read more
Shir Chadash
Shir Chadash (meaning āNew Songā in Hebrew) is Hillel JUCās Reform Jewish community. Are you looking for a weekly Reform Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday night, with instruments and singing? We are looking for anyone interested in supporting the Reform Jewish community by joining Shir Chadash! Interested? Let us know!
Kavanah
Kavanah (meaning āIntentionā in Hebrew) is Hillel JUCās Conservative Jewish community. Are you looking to join a weekly Conservative Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday night? We are looking for anyone interested in supporting the Conservative Jewish community by joining our Kavanah Committee! Interested? Let us know!
Sign Up for Pitt Erev Rosh HaShana Dinner with Chabad at O’Hara Student Center
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CMU Bagel Brunch for First-Years and Families
First-year families, drop by Hillel JUC for a bagel and a tour!
Pitt Bagel Brunch for First-Years and Families
First-year families, drop by Hillel JUC for a bagel and a tour!
Brian Burke
A Pittsburgh native, Brian graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2019, with a B.A in political science, minor history, and certificate in Jewish studies. During his time at Pitt he held several leadership roles on the Hillel at Pitt student board and within the campus Israel club. Brian has been fortunate to travel to… read more
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
CMU Reading Day
CMU Finals Week
Pitt Finals Week
Pitt Last Day Fall Semester Classes
CMU Last Day of Mini 2 Classes & Fall Semester
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
CMU Homecoming
CMU Tartan Community Day – No Classes
CMU First Day of Mini 2 Classes
Simchat Torah
Shemini Atzeret
CMU Mini 1 Exams
Pitt Fall Break
CMU Last Day of Mini 1 Classes
CMU Family Weekend
CMU Family Weekend
Sukkot
Sukkot
Sukkot
Sukkot
Sukkot
Sukkot
Sukkot
Pitt Homecoming
Pitt Homecoming
Pitt Homecoming
Pitt Homecoming
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashana
Pitt Family Weekend
Pitt Family Weekend
Pitt Family Weekend
Labor Day
CMU First Day of Classes
Pitt First Day of Classes
CMU First Day of Classes
Pitt Welcome Week
Pitt Welcome Week
Pitt Welcome Week
Pitt Welcome Week
Pitt Welcome Week
Pitt Welcome Week
Pitt Welcome Week
CMU Orientation
CMU Orientation
CMU Orientation
CMU Orientation
CMU Orientation
CMU Orientation
CMU Orientation
CMU Orientation
CMU Orientation
Pitt FreshFest
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SCHEDULE Schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Friday, August 19th 9:30 AMĀ ā¢Ā Breakfast at Hillel JUC 10:30 AMĀ ā¢Ā Unfiltered Campus Tour 11:30 AM ā 3:00 PMĀ ā¢Ā Panel discussions, breakout sessions by major, and lunch on Forbes Ave 3:00 PMĀ ā¢Ā Ice cream social with upper-class students 4:00 PMĀ ā¢Ā Downtime before Shabbat 6:15 PM ā¢Ā Shabbat Services… read more
Pitt FreshFest
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SCHEDULE Schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Thursday, August 18th 11:00 AM ā 4:00 PMĀ ā¢Ā Move in and visit Hillel staff at our table on the quad behind Towers 4:00 ā 7:00 PMĀ ā¢Ā Ice breakers, activities, and dinner at Hillel JUC 7:00 ā 9:30 PMĀ ā¢Ā Evening activity around Pittsburgh FreshFest is the… read more
FreshFest 2024
CLICK HERE to Register for FreshFest 2024 FreshFest is an early move in orientation program designed for first-year students at the University of Pittsburgh. FreshFest will take place on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th 2024. Your $250 payment covers all meals, transportation, and activities for these two days, including Friday night Shabbat… read more
Graduating Seniors Survey
Pitt Senior Send-Off Brunch
All graduating seniors, youāre invited to join us for the Pitt Hillel Senior Send-Off Brunch! Come celebrate your graduation with us at The Yard Shadyside on Sunday, April 24th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Text āSeniorā to 412-981-1801 to RSVP today! Weāll be providing brunch, drinks, and graduation gifts for all in attendance!
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Pitt Passover Tabling on Campus
Find Pitt Hillel staff on campus with Passover goodies to get ready for the upcoming holiday!
Pitt Passover Tabling on Campus
Find Pitt Hillel staff on campus with Passover goodies to get ready for the upcoming holiday!
Pitt Passover Tabling on Campus
Find Pitt Hillel staff on campus with Passover goodies to get ready for the upcoming holiday!
CMU Israeli Shabbat2Go Distribution
CMU Study Break for an Israeli Independence Day BBQ with Tartans4Israel
Join Tartans4Israel on Yom Ha’Atzmaut to celebrate Israeli Independence day with an Independence Day BBQ by The Fence!
Reading Day Wellness Tabling
Spend your Reading Day participating in small Wellness activities and grabbing Wellness Goodies with Zoe and Kari.