Hillel of Richmond serves the campuses of University of Richmond, J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, and Virginia Commonwealth University. The mission of Hillel of Richmond fully adopts the mission of national Hillel which is:

                     “To enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and

                      graduate students so that they may enrich the

                      Jewish people and the world. Hillel student leaders,

                       professionals and lay leaders are dedicated to

                      creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive

                       environment for Jewish college students, where

                       they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually

                    and socially. Hillel helps students find a balance

                    in being distinctively Jewish and universally human by

                 encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice),

               Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Jewish learning,

                 and to support Israel and global Jewish people hood.

                    Hillel is committed to excellence, innovation,

                                        accountability and results.”

Hillel of Richmond provides social, educational, cultural and religious opportunities for the Jewish students on VCU/University of Richmond campuses as well as MCV and TC Williams Law School. Hillel supports the State of Israel within secure boundaries and provides programs and education to ensure that support. Housed out of the Weinstein Jewish Community Center for over 15 years, funding for Hillel of Richmond is provided primarily on local level. The Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond joined together with Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Life on Campus to serve our local students.

Every month Jewish students from all walks of life gather for free Shabbat dinner and services, Israel advocacy programs, and lunch and learns. Our weekly programming has something for everyone by providing root beer pong tournaments, Chinese socials, free bagels and coffee on Monday mornings, holiday activities, and interfaith programming with other on-campus organizations. We sponsor several annual programs like free Passover Seders and free High Holiday meals, free dinner with Holocaust survivors, Krav Maga with an Israeli IDF Specialist, and access to Birthright trips to Israel and Alternative Spring Break trips around the globe. We even help send students to conferences around the world for young leadership development. We also sponsor events for Jewish Law and Medical Students as well as young Jewish graduates and professionals. We have a full time director who is on campus everyday and active facebook groups.