Adamah

 UMass Hillel’s Adamah chapter is a place to connect Jewish values and ethics with environmentally focused actions and studies. Hosting events dedicated to environmental awareness, enjoying the outdoors, and connecting with the earth, UMass Hillel’s Adamah strives to include environmental awareness within the realm of Hillel and on campus. For more info about Adamah on Campus check out their website.

Challah for Hunger

Challah for Hunger (CfH) is a nationwide nonprofit organization that brings people together to bake and sell challah with the purpose of raising money and awareness for social justice causes. There are over 50 CfH chapters located on college campuses all over the world. All of UMass Amherst’s funds go directly to the Amherst Survival Center in downtown Amherst to feed and support our community.


Once a month, CfH bakes challah at the Hillel kitchen on Wednesday and Thursday, then sells them at the UMass Farmers Market on Friday morning. All students are invited to join our bakes for a relaxing weekday activity that does good in our community, and of course, to buy our challah. In the past CfH has also collaborated with other student organizations like AEPi, AEPhi, Habitat for Humanity, and more. Loaves are $5 each. We accept cash and Venmo.
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Please visit us on Instagram for the latest updates on baking and selling dates. To learn more about the national organization you can visit their website.
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Degel

Degel is a student group for the Modern Orthodox Jewish community at UMass Amherst. Degel creates a particularly warm space for Five College students and community members to celebrate Shabbat and Holidays together. We are proactive about creating a comfortable environment made up of students with diverse backgrounds and Jewish practices. Degel members are empowered with leadership opportunities to build something special and leave a lasting impact. This supportive community is a place where everyone can be themselves, develop meaningful friendships, and foster a love of Torah. 

Follow Degel on Instagram. UMass is a great place to be Orthodox and to grow into your own within the setting of Massachusetts’ flagship state university.

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JewMass 

JewMass is a student group focused on building Jewish community and connections through social events! Throughout the year, we'll have events and outings such as barbecues, ice skating, formal events, and more. Keep up with us on Instagram!

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​Jewish Leaders in Business and Entrepreneurship

​Jewish Leaders in Business and Entrepreneurship (JLBE) creates events to provide students with learning opportunities, such as networking opportunities and guest speakers to better prepare students for the competitive business world. We love working with many different organizations on and off campus to continue to promote an incredibly unified, supportive, and diverse campus. For more information, email [email protected] or follow us on Instagram!

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Conversations for Peace

Conversations for Peace is an organization of students focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, hosting conversations that emphasize dialogue and discussions that recognize the humanity and dignity of all. ​

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​Mishelanu

​Mishelanu is a national campus program that provides a home for Israeli-American students in order to strengthen and maintain their identity through culture, language, heritage, and a strong connection to Israel. Find out more from our Instagram page or contact Danielle Ben Ezer with any questions!

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Mizmor

Mizmor provides opportunities for Jewish students to engage religiously, spiritually, and culturally in a Conservative/ Traditional Egalitarian Jewish setting within Hillel. Mizmor holds weekly Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv services every Friday night, and Saturday morning services every other week,  all organized and led by students. Mizmor hosts a variety of Jewish learning opportunities throughout the semester, as well as fun get-togethers for Jewish students from all Five Colleges to connect for large holidays and social events.

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Ruach

Ruach/Chillel is the space for Reform, Cultural, and non-religious Jewish students to connect on Friday nights through different staff and student-led activities. Alternating between musical kabbalat shabbat, relaxation time with therapy dogs, and Friday night discussions, Ruach ensures that all students get to connect with the spirit of shabbat in whatever way suits them.

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Student Alliance for Israel (SAFI)

The Student Alliance for Israel exists to give pro-Israel members of UMass Amherst a voice on campus and in the greater community. We, as an alliance, are made up of students from different cultural, educational, religious, and political backgrounds and identities. We hold various beliefs all linked by one Zionist idea; the State of Israel has the right to exist as a democratic Jewish state. With this strong ideal in mind, our group seeks to create spaces of open dialogue through educational and social platforms, so that we can learn, discuss and connect with the UMass community. Email [email protected] and follow us on Instagram.