Shabbat and Holidays
The Jewish calendar punctuates our lives with opportunities for reflection, commitment, community and family
There are opportunities for students to congregate according to their traditions as well as space for connecting as a whole community in learning, observance, remembering and rejoicing.
Shabbat
Hillel's commitment to pluralism allows us to offer opportunities on large and small scales to celebrate Shabbat on campus. Whether attending a Hillel event or working to develop your own celebration, University of Chicago Hillel staff and student leaders are committed to helping every student celebrate Shabbat in a meaningful way.
Shabbat at Hillel
After simultaneous prayer services, our communities come together to welcome Shabbat by singing Shalom Aleichem, blessing the wine and challah, and sitting down for dinner.
You are welcome to join for services, dinner, or both!
Shabbat Services
Egalitarian Services:
6:30 pm, 3rd-floor chapel
Orthodox Services:
10 minutes after candle lighting, 1st-floor chapel
Shabbat Dinner
Join us for dinner, whether or not you come for services. Dinner takes place at 7:30 in Hillel.
The menu changes every week, but we always celebrate Shabbat with a delicious dinner and communal happiness.
Shabbat Day
Shacharit:
Yavneh Services: 9:30 am
Egalitarian Services: 9:45 am
Shabbat Lunch:
12:30 pm
Mincha and Maariv:
Times fluctuate weekly
Spiritual Communities
Hillel's commitment to pluralism allows us to offer opportunities on large and small scales to celebrate Shabbat on campus. Whether attending a Hillel event or working to develop your own celebration, University of Chicago Hillel staff and student leaders are committed to helping every student celebrate Shabbat in a meaningful way.
Egalitarian Chavurah
Traditional-Egalitarian Minyan
Egalitarian Chavurah is a Traditional-Egalitarian minyan. We meet weekly during the academic year for Friday night services at Hillel, and biweekly for Saturday morning services. We also host events and services for holidays and other special occasions. We strive to be welcoming of people from all backgrounds and of all genders and sexualities. Our services are in Hebrew, but transliterated prayer books are available, and we are always happy to answer questions.
Yavneh
Orthodox Minyan
Yavneh is dedicated to Orthodox practice and open to all. With members of varying levels of observance and of all political stripes, we are a flourishing community of close friendships and sincere intellectualism. We pray together every day, maintain a kosher kitchen, and take time every week for learning and text study. We can't wait to have you join us!