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Miami University

501 East High Street,
Oxford , OH 45056 USA
(513) 529-1809
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About Miami or MU

Miami is home to 1000 Jewish students who particpate in numerous activities and organizations across campus. Miami offers a Jewish Studies Program which provides an interdisciplinary minor and a thematic sequence. These are available to all Miami students. The minor offers students a variety of critical approaches to Jewish history, religion, thought, and culture from Ancient times to the present.

Jewish life at Miami is vibrant and growing and Hillel: Association of Jewish Students is one of the most active student organizations on campus. Hillel at Miami serves as the center for Jewish life and is an integral part of the University and Oxford community.    

Prospective students are invited to contact the staff of Hillel at Miami University to ask questions, chat about Jewish life on campus, and to arrange for student-to-student conversation or hospitality during a campus visit. Students and families are welcome to stop by Hillel at any time and are encouraged to visit the Hillel at Miami website at www.muhillel.org. 

  • 16387 Undergrads

  • 2689 Graduates

  • 1100* (7%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)

  • 25* (1%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)

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Jewish Life

Birthright Participation Taglit-Birthright Israel offers a free trip to Israel for students who have never been to Israel on a peer-based trip.
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Alt Break Participation Alternative Breaks are organized, short-term service projects, often involving travel. Student participants are challenged to understand difficult social issues and to explore questions of Judaism and social responsibility while giving of themselves and their time.
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Israel Fellow

Hillel Information




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Miami University is an exciting and safe place to explore being Jewish!  

Hillel is the central address for Jewish life on campus and in the community, a place where students feel at home, and a vital partner with the University.  The University promotes an atmosphere of respect and understanding across the entire campus and offers a Jewish Studies Minor and Thematic Sequence with 32 course offerings. Miami's Jewish student population reaches 1000 and that number is steadily increasing.  

Hillel promotes individual journeys of exploration and discovery. Our engaging student leaders and dedicated staff help connect hundreds of students throughout the academic year through a wide variety of programs, internships, cultural, educational, and Israel and immersive experiences, and social justice initiatives. This vibrant community includes Hillel: Association of Jewish students (Hillel: AJS) registered student organization, a Jewish Greek Council, Miami Students for Israel, First Year Students of Hillel, and various sports teams. Hillel: AJS is one of the most active student organizations on campus and has been the recipient of the Program of the Year and the Student Organization of the year award from Miami University's Office of Student Affairs.   All students are encouraged to participate in as well as create and implement new initiatives and establish new Jewish groups on campus.

Jewish students at Miami University are'¦

  • Building relationships
  • Creating partnerships
  • Exploring new opportunities
  • Networking
  • Supporting Israel
  • Becoming the leaders of tomorrow

Prospective students are invited to contact the staff of Hillel at Miami University to ask questions, chat about Jewish life on campus, and to arrange for student-to-student conversation or hospitality during a campus visit. Students and families are welcome to stop by Hillel at any time. Check out our website at www.muhillel.org, like us on Facebook at Hillel:Miami University, get  our Mobile App at Hillel Miami University and sign up for Hillel at Miami's Instagram and Twitter.


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  • Community service/social action
  • AEPi
  • Birthright Israel Alumni
  • Greeks
  • AIPAC
  • AEPhi
  • Jewish learning/education
  • ZBT
  • Education/Teaching
  • Reform Students
  • Holocaust
  • Israel
  • Multiculturalism
  • Conservative movement
  • Sigma Alpha Mu
  • Jewish Holidays
  • Aish HaTorah

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