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Aish

The goal of Aish is to give every Jew the opportunity to discover their heritage in an atmosphere of open inquiry and mutual respect.

Chabad House on Campus

Chabad House is a Jewish student organization that provides an array of social, educational, and cultural programming for students; a home where all Jews are welcome, regardless of background or affiliation; a place to socialize in a comfortable, home-like setting with great friends, great food, and great discussion; an outlet to ask questions in a non-judgmental environment; a center for prayer and study, where one can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of his or her Jewish heritage.

First Year Students of Hillel (FYSH)

The FYSH Committee is the perfect for opportunity for Jewish first year students to come together and create programs and activities designed specifically for freshmen. These range from social to spiritual, and cultural to educational, with an emphasis on fun!

Greek Organizations

• Alpha Epsilon Pi
• Zeta Beta Tau – CMU Chapter (National Organization)

Hillel JUC CMU Student Board

The Hillel JUC CMU Student Board is comprised of Jewish students across years and areas of study who have been elected by fellow students to represent them and conceive, promote, and lead social, cultural, educational, and religious programs for Jewish students. The Hillel JUC CMU Student Board is always eager to receive your input, so contact the board by clicking here.

Israel on Campus (IOC)

Israel on Campus is an Israeli student organization dedicated to providing a social framework for CMU members who share a common interest in Israel and its culture. Israel on Campus seeks to highlight the diverse non-political faces of Israel and to promote awareness of Israeli culture.

Jewish Greek Council (JGC)

The Jewish Greek Council is comprised of Jewish fraternity brothers and sorority sisters who represent their organizations and collaborate to create Jewish social, cultural, educational, and religious experiences specifically for Jewish Greeks. The JGC serves Jewish students who are in official Jewish and non-Jewish Greek organizations.

Jewish Studies Program @ Pitt (CMU students may enroll in the Program’s courses)

The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh is the only academic program offering courses in Jewish Studies in all of western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. CMU students may enroll in Jewish history and philosophy courses, study the Hebrew language in order to attain full conversational proficiency, or take a number of interesting and challenging courses that will expand and complement their studies while also satisfying other university requirements.

KESHER – Connecting Reform Jews on Campus

KESHER, Hebrew for “connection,” is the campus program of the Union for Reform Judaism. KESHER serves Reform Jews and supports Reform chavurot (groups) on campuses through partnerships with all Reform congregations, Hillel, and other campus organizations such as the Israel on Campus Coalition. KESHER also consults with Union congregations and summer camps, as well as campus-based Hillel professionals, to help them meet the needs of Reform college students.

Kosher Food on Campus – hot, fresh, and always delicious!

Middle Peace

Middle Peace is a group of students of all backgrounds that is committed to encouraging other students to learn about the multiple perspectives of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to promoting respectful dialogue between both sides.

Tartans for Israel

Tartans for Israel is a student Zionist organization dedicated to educating the CMU community about Israel. Tartans for Israel provides a wide array of cultural and political programs that are open to all students, faculty and staff at CMU.

Twenty-somethings And Graduate Students (TAG)

TAG is a collaborative venture of the Hillel JUC and Shalom Pittsburgh (a project of  the United Jewish Federation  of Pittsburgh), designed to serve the approximately 2,500 Jewish graduate students and young professionals in Pittsburgh between ages 21 and 30. TAG goals include social get-togethers, career networking opportunities and a whole array of programs designed to promote a diverse Jewish community based on the varied interests of twenty-somethings in Pittsburgh.

VoKols

Pittsburgh’s premier Hebrew and American pop a cappella group.

Members of the 2006-2007 VoKols:
Carly Adelmann
Nikki Avershal
Renana Fox
Elyssa Gerst
Eric Hunker
Rebecca Lustig
Ben Miller
Adam Perl
Zach Sitkin
Jared Solomon
Andrew Stesis
Ravid Tilles
Josh Wexler
Heidi Zimmerman

View a video of the VoKols’ performance at the 2007 Campus SuperStar at Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh.