Student Organizations

For information about any of our student organizations, please contact info@uwhillel.org.

Student Organizations

Alternative Breaks

Spend your spring break making a difference in the lives of others. Travel with other UW Hillel students to a community in need, work on a service project, and get the chance to explore world.Contact Ilana for info about  2011-2012 trips and visit the UW Hillel Alternative Break webpage.

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Capitol Lakes Shabbat

Friday each month, Hillel brings UW students to the Capitol Lakes retirement community to celebrate Shabbat with songs, challah and sharing in a small, intimate community. The Shabbat gathering is led by students and by Rabbi Andrea Steinberger. It is a great opportunity to connect with an older generation and help to create a wonderful inter-generational community. Hillel is a proud partner with Madison’s Jewish Social Services on this program. No experience is necessary! For more information about this group contact Rabbi Andrea Steinberger.

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Challah for Hunger

Challah for Hunger is a nationwide organization spanning from the West Coast to the East Coast with a chapter here at UW! Challah for Hunger student volunteers meet every week to bake and sel challah, a tradition Jewish break for the campus community and all proceeds from go towards assistance for global hunger and disaster relief. For more information on how to get involved contact Jonathan or visit the Challah for Hunger webpage.

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Grad Plus (Graduate Students and Young Adults)

Grad Plus is a program run by Hillel at the University of Wisconsin that serves the needs of Jewish grad students and young adults in their twenties and early thirties in Madison. Grad Plus’s primary focus is on serving Jewish graduate students, however Grad Plus is also open to young professionals who are seeking to find a community of other Jewish young adults. We bring Jewish grad students and young adults together and create opportunities for them to build community and celebrate Judaism. Previous events include bowling, private Shabbat dinners, Yom Kippur Break fast and wine and cheese nights! Visit the Grad Plus webpage or contact Ilana for more information on how to get involved with this group!

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Greek Jewish Council

With representatives from 10 different chapters, The Jewish Greek Council is the driving force behind all things Jewish and Greek. From bar nights to charity bowling tournaments to Greek Shabbat, the Greek Jewish Council plans a variety of programs that help build a Jewish community within the Greek system. Contact Jonathan for more info on GJC.

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Holocaust Remembrance Committee

HRC focuses on Holocaust awareness, education and commemoration. Every year, HRC coordinates events around Kristallnacht and Yom HaShoah. Programs include the "Reflections of the Holocaust" art exhibit, a 24 hour vigil on Library Mall, and speakers including Judith Meisel and her documentary Tak for Alt, Jane Schapiro to discuss her book Inside a Class Action: The Holocaust and the Swiss Banks, and more. HRC plans to expand Holocaust awareness events and educational opportunities to take place throughout the year. For more information about this group contact Rabbi Andrea Steinberger.

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Israel Cultural Experience (ICE)

ICE is an apolitical organization responsible for all Israeli cultural programming. The focus of I.C.E. is on the celebration of Israeli holidays, involvement in the Israeli film festival, creation of social programs that bring people together in their shared love of Israel and lastly, active support of cross cultural programs that take place on campus and in Madison.The leadership of I.C.E. is made up of students who want to create and plan small and large scale programming along with students who want to represent Israel in the Madison multicultural community. To get involved with ICE contact Dan.

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Israelity TV

Welcome to Isreality TV, where you’ll find the freshest, funniest and most informative videos and blogs on Israel. Webisodes and blogs focus on Israeli culture and issues, working to mix the serious with the lighter issues in the Middle East. From the Lebanon/Israel hummus wars (really, it exists) to the flotilla incident, we hope to educate and inform the UW-Madison student population. Visit the Isreality TV webpage or contact Ilana for more info.

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Intramurals

Show your athletic side with basketball, volleyball, softball and more. Please contact Jonathan for more information.

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Israeli Dancing

Get off your tush and dance! Whether you've been leading Israeli dance sessions at summer camp, you've seen it done and always wanted to try, but never had the opportunity, or you're just looking to get some exercise while socializing with other Jewish students, Israeli dancing is the perfect opportunity for you. There is no experience necessary -- if you can walk, you can Israeli dance! Contact Ilana for more information.

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Jewish Business Network

The Jewish Business Network is an exciting group that offers a unique opportunity for exceptional students interested in business to learn and network with some of the leading Jewish business executives in the country. Within the setting of a small group, you will be able to meet with these executives in an informal setting and engage with them in open dialogue. These executives, who have generously given their time, are eager to get to know you and speak with you about how they achieved their success. In order to be considered for the JBN, you must make a commitment to participate in at least one of the three programs offered this semester.For more info please contact Jonathan.

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Jewish Theater Project

Do you act? Direct? Produce? Love theater? Then you should be part of the Jewish Theater Project, the premier campus venue for Jewish Theater. Each semester, the Jewish Theater Project puts on a production of a play by a Jewish author or one with a Jewish theme. Past productions include BJ The Musical; Womens Minyan and The shape of Things. All levels of experience - onstage and behind the scenes - welcome! For more info contact Jonathan.

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Jewish Volunteer Corps

Jewish Volunteer Corps is Hillel's social action team which provides students with opportunities to make a difference in their community. Events include projects such as Project Binky and Rock the Vote as well as a monthly Shabbat service that student's bring to Meriter Retirement Community. For more info on volunteering with Hillel visit our Volunteer webpage or contact Ilana.

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Jewish Women's Initiative

This Hillel initiative creates social, religious, political, educational and spiritual programming opportunities for Jewish Women on campus. From monthly Rosh Chodesh celebrations to discussions of the issues that most affect college women, the Jewish Women's Initiative constantly looks for new ways to assist women on campus in their professional, personal, and spiritual growth. For more info please contact Ilana.

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Jewop

Jewop is a student led choir which focuses mainly on Jewish songs, songs about Israel, Jewish Prayers as well as secular Hebrew songs. Jewop takes part in different events such as shabbat services, singing at the retirement home, as well as different events around campus. There are many leadership opportunities available in Jewop as well. If you like to sing and want to meet new people, Jewop is perfect for you. Please contact Jonathan for more information.

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KAVANAH: An Open Dialogue on the Israel/Palestine Conflict

Kavanah (Kah-vah-NAH) is a group for Jewish and non-Jewish students who are curious and committed to the conflict in Israel/Palestine and are looking for an outlet to learn more. Kavanah supports Israel, but also believes one cannot be fully supportive of anything unless they feel they can be critical of it as well. Kavanah strives to create a safe space on campus for students to discuss their confusion and concern for the turmoil, educate themselves and others, as well as act as advocates on campus for a peaceful solution to the conflict." For more info contact Dan for more information.

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MadPAC

MadPAC is a pro-Israel, bi-partisan, political organization that works to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. This organization is a pro-Israel voice on campus trying to educate students on various topics regarding Israel and the Middle East. They do this through advocacy, activism, and education. For more information contact Dan.

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Men's Discussion Group

Join UW students for a facilitated discussion about what it's like to be a man on campus. Discussion topics range from personal to academic to professional. Contact Rabbi Andrea Steinberger with questions or for additional information

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One-In-A-Minyan

One-In-A-Minyan is the Jewish group on campus providing support and programming for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals and their allies. One-In-A-Minyan hosts movie nights, discussions, guest speakers, as well as other social and educational opportunities. Please contact Ilana for more information.

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Shulchan Ivrit

Sometimes you just want to speak Hebrew. Meet with other UW students to practice your conversational Hebrew. Whether you're taking your first Hebrew course, or you just got back from a semester in Israel, this is a perfect opportunity for you to practice without pressure. For more information contact Dan.

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The Voice

The Voice is UW's leading Jewish student magazine. The Voice features articles, poetry, essays, artwork, and photographs all created and run by UW students. The Voice can be found at Hillel and other locations around campus. It is published twice a year, once during fall semester, and once during spring semester. We are looking for students to write articles, take pictures, and/or be part of the design layout team. Please contact Jonathan for more information.

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Wisconsin Environmental Jewish Initiative (WEJI)

WEJI is an inclusive group of Jewish students looking to experience the outdoors in a fun and social way. We are not necessarily environmental science majors, but we love to get outside and away from the lecture hall and library blues. WEJI's mission is to explore ways in which people can lead more spiritually fulfilling lives through the tenets of sustainability. WEJI organizes outdoor activities, craft projects, and campus environmental initiatives with a Jewish theme. We hope you will join us! Please contact Jonathan for more information.

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