student groups
Hillel provides a welcoming atmosphere to students from all backgrounds and communities. While some have had little or no connection with Jewish life before, others come to OSU with youth group, day school, or other experiences that have made Judaism central to their lives. Hillel offers a variety of leadership opportunities to bring fresh ideas and new visions to Jewish campus life. Their varied interests ranging from theater to Greek life to Israel provide numerous entry points for participating in Hillel activities.
Café Entertainment Programming Crew   Fitness and Nature Sports   Grads and Young Professionals (GAP)
cafe programming crew
Small scale social events provide students the opportunity to gather in an informal comfortable setting. Programs include a wide range of topics from Seinfeld to a Purim Pancake Breakfast.		   fitness and nature sports
This group of students participates in sports of all sorts! Softball, ultimate frisbee, and hiking are but a few of the many activities in which this group takes part. Look for upcoming programs like rafting and intramurals!		   grads and young professionals
Overflowing with twenty-somethings, Columbus offers ample opportunities for socializing. OSU's Grads and Young Professionals participate in a number of events, many co-sponsored by the Young Jewish Professionals of the Columbus Jewish Federation, including an annual wine-and-cheese tasting, speed dating, Gallery Hop, and quarterly GAP Shabbat at Hillel. Click here for more info on GAP programming.
Greek Chai Jewish Greek Council   Hillel Players   Holocaust Awareness Council
greek chai
This council of Jewish Greek students works together to reach out to the greater Greek community. By offering social, philanthropic, and volunteer opportunities, the Greek community is able to gain a better understanding of Hillel and the Jewish culture.		   Possibly the oldest group still existent at Hillel, the Players have been producing stage plays and skits for over 50 years. With one to two shows per academic year, each is completely student-run between actors and production staff.   holocaust awareness council
The Holocaust Awareness Council is dedicated to the continued education of students at the campus of Ohio State to the tragedies of the Holocaust and other genocides. An annual conference on the Holocaust is hosted every spring, including a 24 Hour Vigil, speakers, and other events.
Israel Action Committee   Jam with Da Jewz   Jewish Business Student Association
israel action commitee
The Israel Action Committee is Ohio State's premier pro-Israel student organization. Through speakers, activist training, and cultural exchanges the IAC celebrates Israel's democracy with other students. As part of its mission, the IAC seeks to further strengthen and develop the relationship between the United States and Israel, fostering intellectual and political dialogue. During the year, the IAC works with influential constituents on campus, community activists, and national organizations to expand the pro-Israel network on campus and beyond.		   An annual hit, Hillel reserves basketball court time at one of the campus gyms for students to play a game of pick-up or organize a tournament. Both men and women are welcome, and no experience is necessary!   Jewish Business Student Association
This group of students with business ambitions includes a variety of majors. They share an interest in networking, learning, and exploring all areas of business. Discussion groups are held quarterly with members of the Columbus community in all areas of business.
Jewish Queers and Allies (JQA)   Jewish Women's Collective   Jews on Campus
jewish queers and allies
Hillel's GLBT and allies group gets together regularly for social, religious, and other learning events. Recent programs have included a JQA Passover Seder, Shabbat in a community member's home, and noted author Leslea Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies. Coffee is usually always included in the plans!		   jewish womens collective
By connecting female Jewish students with women in the greater Columbus Jewish community, JWC creates a strong network of individuals for workshops on careers, family, life balance, spirituality, and empowerment. Intimate discussion groups are held at various host homes in the community to touch on a wide range of topics.		   jews on campus
Hillel presents residence hall programming that takes place right where you live. Join Jews on Campus as we bake challah, make stress-balls, watch TV shows, perform Chocolate Seders, and more - all without leaving your dorm!
MeshugaNotes   Ruach   Starfish
meshuganotes
The MeshugaNotes are OSU Hillel's a cappella group, singing tunes from Jewish liturgy to American pop. The group has sung at OSU's Homecoming Variety Show in addition to performances all over Columbus and their quarterly Shabbat show. They travel annually to New York City for the Jewish Collegiate Festival of the Performing Arts.		   ruach
This student group celebrates Israel's arts and culture through quarterly programs. Integrating aspects of daily Israeli life and Middle Eastern culture, Ruach sponsors programs like the popular hookah nights, Israeli film screenings, and the annual Yom Ha'atzmaut Fair, welcoming vendors of Israeli products and offering typical Israeli foods.		   starfish
Throughout the year, Hillel's social action team provides various opportunities to help give back to the community. These include weekly volunteer opportunities working with all types of people ranging from kids to senior citizens. Starfish also conducts quarterly large scale service events. In 2003-2004, students across the campus made over 2500 sandwiches for the homeless, threw a carnival for children and their families in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and performed a campus-wide donation drive for the needy.
Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees   United Jewish Communities (UJC)   The Writing on the Wall Project (WOW)
These students are sitting members of OSU Hillel's governing body. They are considered to be leaders both at OSU Hillel and around campus. They attend board meetings, represent OSU Hillel at community functions, act as student voices, bring added value to existing OSU Hillel programs, and build relationships with people in the broader Columbus community.   United Jewish Communities raises money and awareness for Jews in Israel and around the world. Its most popular event is the quarterly Hillel social, from which all proceeds go to benefit UJC.   OSU Hillel's newer student group, the student who participate in WOW are committed to eradicating the campus and greater Columbus community of hatred and intolerance.