Hillel Las Vegas is the center of Jewish student life for the Vegas Valley, serving UNLV, Touro University, Nevada State University, College of Southern Nevada, and the entire city. We provide college students the opportunity to explore their Jewish identity through their faith, culture, community, history, and connection to the land of Israel. Whether you're interested in free trips to Israel, social activities, volunteer opportunities, or Jewish education, Hillel has something to offer everyone.

 

Our Mission

Enriching the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.

 

Our Vision

We envision a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.

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Our Founding Philosophy

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There isn’t one way to be Jewish. We know that expression of Jewish identity (and identity in general) comes in many forms, and just like no two people are the same, no two Jewish journeys are alike. 

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At Hillel, all kinds of students are invited and encouraged to bring their whole selves. Whether students keep kosher or have never attended synagogue; whether they want to participate in Shabbat or in a study group; whether they identify as Queer, Black, Ashkenazi, Sephardi, or all of the above. Hillel enables Jewish college students to freely explore what being Jewish in today’s world means to them.

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Our Values

To achieve our mission and vision, our work focuses on core facets of Jewish life including Jewish learning, holiday and Shabbat celebration, arts and culture and building a meaningful, ongoing relationship with Israel. Hillel supports students’ spiritual growth and wellness, promotes leadership development and empowers students to make an impact on the broader community. Hillel builds relationships that promote understanding among diverse groups, advocates for Jewish students, and strives to ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere on campus.

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