Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I join Hillel?
2. How can I hear about events? 3. What does it cost to join Hillel? 4. Can I come to Hillel events if I'm not religious? 5. Can I come to Hillel events if I'm not Jewish? 6. How can I contact Hillel? 7. Is Kosher food available in Waterloo? 8. What do I do if I have a test/exam on Shabbat or a Jewish holiday? 9. What synagogues are located in Waterloo? 10. What do I do if I have experienced anti-Semitism on campus or in town? 11. Can I donate to Hillel? | Hillel is open to any student of UW or WLU! All you have to do is come out to events.
To stay on top of Hillel events and happenings, join our mailing list below. Facebook is also a great way to stay on top of Hillel happenings! Subscribe to our newsletter Find us on Facebook Membership to Hillel is free of charge, and most events are also free. However, some events have a nominal cover charge. Yes! Hillel events aim to be inclusive to members of varying levels of religious observance. Your level of Judaism will not affect your enjoyment of our events; we have events geared to fit the needs of all students. There are provisions and options to participate for all levels of observance. Yes! Anyone who is interested in Judaism or Jewish culture is always welcome at Hillel. See our contact page There is some Kosher food available in town. See our Kosher food page for details. If you have an in-class test on Shabbat or a Jewish holiday, first speak with your professor. Profs are usually accommodating for religious observance. If you have a final exam on Shabbat or a Jewish holiday, speak with the university registrar regarding rescheduling an exam. You should do this as early as possible. See our page regarding shuls in Waterloo Please contact the Director of Hillel as soon as possible, using the contact page Yes! Donations of any amount are welcome, and will help us to continue our work. Our donation form can be found here |
