Purdue University Hillel

09/25/2026

👀 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HILLEL THIS WEEK?

Scroll through to see what we’ve got going on this week.

From Jewish traditions to fun nights with friends, there’s a little something for everyone!

Save this post so you don’t miss anything! 🗓️

🍃🌱🍋 COME SHAKE THE LULAV + ETROG!

Come hang out in Hillel’s sukkah and celebrate Sukkot with us!

No experience needed - just stop by, shake the lulav + etrog, and enjoy some time in the sukkah 💛

See you there!

🥤🍿🎬 DIRTY SODA + MOVIE NIGHT

Come make your own dirty soda and hang out for a movie night at Hillel!!

Pick your soda, add your flavors, get creative, and settle in for a cozy night with friends ✨

Bring your movie night energy (and maybe a sweet tooth) 🍭🍫🥤🍿

See you there!!

Politics-Free Politics: The Israeli Election Edition

Did you ever wonder what the word Knesset means? Ever thought how many parties are in the Israeli election? Ever tried to understand how does the Israeli elections work?

Join Indianapolis Community Shlicha for a pre-election learning program.

No pre- knowledge needed 
No politics 
Only learning together! 

Thursday, October 1st 6-7pm at the Purdue Hillel. 

Snacks will be served

08/22/2026

Welcome back, Boilermakers! ☀️🍗🔥

Kick off the semester with good food, good people, and good vibes at our Welcome Back BBQ! Come hang out, meet new friends, catch up with familiar faces, and enjoy an afternoon at Hillel. 💛🖤

Sponsored by Sigma Alpha Mu

📅 August 23
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Hillel Jewish Center

Bring your friends, grab a plate, and come celebrate the start of a new semester with us! We can’t wait to see you there! 🥳

05/08/2026

With hours left in and just a bit away from our goal, now is the time to make a difference in the lives of Jewish Boilermakers! Can Jewish students at Purdue count on your support, which will be matched, before midnight? Make your impact now at https://give.hillel.org/SpringPurdue2026

05/07/2026

There is still time to be part of something meaningful! This , your gift will be matched up,, doubling your impact and helping us connect with even more Jewish Boilermakers.

Every day, students walk through our doors looking for connection and leave with a sense of belonging. Your support makes this possible by:
Creating lifelong friendships through staff and student-led programs.
Providing space for Jewish learning and joyful celebration.
Empowering students to find their voice and lead on campus.
As we head into the final stretch of , your gift keeps this momentum going! Double your impact for our students here: https://give.hillel.org/SpringPurdue2026

05/06/2026

We are halfway through , and the support from our community has been incredible. Right now, every gift is matched dollar-for-dollar, and we need your help to reach our goal to ensure our students have the support and community they deserve. Double your gift today at https://give.hillel.org/SpringPurdue2026

05/04/2026

Here at Purdue Hillel, students find a place to study and gather with friends, as well as a home that supports them through both joyful and challenging moments. Hillel is where they find belonging and explore who they are and who they want to become. This , your support, matched dollar-for-dollar, makes all of that possible. Help shape the future of Jewish life at Purdue by donating now: https://give.hillel.org/SpringPurdue2026

02/06/2026

https://www.purdue.edu/operations/blog/2026/02/04/new-kosher-grab-and-go-options-available-at-boilermaker-market-pmu/

Purdue Food Co. is now offering Kosher‑certified Holy Bowls at the Boilermaker Market inside the Purdue Memorial Union (PMU), expanding inclusive dining options for students and staff.

10/31/2025

We are SO excited to share that starting Nov. 3rd, Purdue will be offering Glatt Kosher, OU-certified pre-plated meals at Earhart and Ford Dining Courts for lunch and dinner!

This program is available to current University Residences meal plan holders. Students who would like to sign up can contact [email protected]; they will then receive directions and additional program details.

Meals are pre-plated, double-wrapped, and served dine-in only to ensure kosher standards!

Expanded Kosher Programming at Purdue is just one way that our community comes together to work with the administration to support our Jewish Boilermakers.

Thank you to Purdue for their continued support of our Jewish community! And thank you to all of you for helping to make efforts like these possible for our students.

10/30/2025

BREAKING – Thanks to a new donor we have the opportunity to hit a new goal of 60k! Your gifts are matched through midnight tonight. Help us push our impact for Jewish Boilermakers!

Donate here: https://give.hillel.org/Purdue2025

10/30/2025

It’s the last day of the Big Ten Challenge, and we haven’t lost steam yet! Donate before midnight to double your impact!

We can’t do what we do without your partnership, and there’s only hours left to make it count double. Donate today here - https://give.hillel.org/Purdue2025