Explore Hillel at the University of Miami

UM Hillel is the main gateway for UM students to get involved in the many facets of Jewish life on campus and in the greater Miami area. With our students, faculty and staff we continuously strive to create a broadly defined Jewish campus culture, which is intrinsically intertwined with the culture of the University of Miami. University of Miami Hillel is housed in a newly built state-of-art Braman Miller Center for Jewish Student Life in the heart of campus.

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,100 Jewish Students (16.7%*)
12,570 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

1,500 Jewish Students (22.4%*)
6,710 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
  • Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Israel Fellow Yes
  • JLIC Educator No
  • Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff Yes

Campus Climate for Jewish Students

Kosher Dining

Kosher food is available for students as part of a regular meal plan. UM Hillel houses a dairy kosher restaurant, that is included into a regular University meal plan.

Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Kosher food available nearby

Religious Services

UM Hillel hosts an egalitarian service on Friday nights, immediately followed by a festive and free Shabbat Dinner. Once a year, we have a privilege of hosting the President of the University for our Shabbat experience.

Frequency: Contact this hillel

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Private
  • Acceptance Rate 19%
  • U.S. Region South
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $58,104
  • Tuition Out-of-State $58,104
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 72% / 8%
  • Greek Life Yes

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Trips & Experiences

Birthright Israel

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Contact Information

1100 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables FL 33146 US
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305-284-1800
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