Welcome Parents!

Please join Hillel JUC’s Parent Circle

Congratulations on having a university student in your family! We are excited to welcome your student to their Jewish home away from home and support their needs in any way that we can.

Parents and family members play an integral role in the building and sustaining of Jewish life on campus. Hillel JUC’s Parent Circle is a dedicated group which supports the ongoing advancement of Hillel JUC, including Hillel at Pitt and CMU-Hillel. Members share a common interest in strengthening Hillel JUC and enhancing the experience for Jewish students.

Every donation to Hillel JUC makes a difference in the resources we can provide students. Parent Circle donors join our valued community of supporters, knowing they’re the reason we can ensure a Jewish future. Please consider making an annual investment in Hillel JUC’s Parent Circle to ensure that we can continue to provide fun events, education, Shabbat meals, and more, at no cost to students!

Need to have soup delivered? If you have a child who is feeling under the weather and could use a nice hot bowl of homemade matzah ball soup, Hillel JUC staff will be happy to make a delivery to their residence hall room or on-campus residence when you email the Chicken Soup Hotline: hotsoup at hilleljuc.org.

You may donate through the link below or from your Donor Advised Fund (Tax ID: 25-6065236). All Parent Circle donors will be recognized as part of Campus Superstar, Hillel JUC’s signature annual event. Thank you for your support!

Join the Parent Circle!

Parent Circle Levels

  • $1000 Proud Parent Circle ($85 per month)
    • Your student receives a Hillel JUC bag of swag when they meet staff for a coffee chat!
  • $540 Mensch Circle ($47 per month)
    • Your gift supports Jewish leadership opportunities for over 20 Jewish student leaders
  • $360 Mitzvah Circle ($32 per month)
    • Help fund 10 students for a Shabbat meal—either at Hillel JUC or as part of a DIY Shabbat in their dorm room, apartment, or elsewhere on campus! Your family will be recognized as Shabbat Co-Hosts
  • $180 Chai Circle ($15 per month)
    • Support 18 students for coffee chats with staff