Student Groups
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Jewish Student Association (JSA)
JSA is a pluralistic student group that focuses on social programming, with an emphasis on community service and holiday celebrations while creating a welcoming Jewish community at AU. JSA is lead by an executive board of six students, elected to year-long terms in December, and a general board consisting of 12 students.
For more information email jsa@american.edu.
Jewish Student Association Web Page
Jewish Student Association Facebook Group
Jewish Student Association (JSA)
JSA is a pluralistic student group that focuses on social programming, with an emphasis on community service and holiday celebrations while creating a welcoming Jewish community at AU. JSA is lead by an executive board of six students, elected to year-long terms in December, and a general board consisting of 12 students.
For more information email jsa@american.edu.
Jewish Student Association Web Page
Jewish Student Association Facebook Group
AUSFI (American University Students for Israel)
AUSFI is a pro-Israel, pro-peace student organization that celebrates Israeli life through social, cultural and political programming on campus. For more information contact AUStudentsforIsrael@gmail.com.
AUSFI Facebook Group
AUPAC
AUPAC, The American University Public Affairs Committee, is working to strengthen the American-Israel relationship through politics. Join us in activities varying from general club meetings, to monthly advocacy training sessions, to panel discussions to discuss the benefits of a strong American-Israel relationship! For more information, contact hillel@american.edu.
AUPAC Facebook Group
Follow AUPAC on Twitter
AUSFI is a pro-Israel, pro-peace student organization that celebrates Israeli life through social, cultural and political programming on campus. For more information contact AUStudentsforIsrael@gmail.com.
AUSFI Facebook Group
AUPAC
AUPAC, The American University Public Affairs Committee, is working to strengthen the American-Israel relationship through politics. Join us in activities varying from general club meetings, to monthly advocacy training sessions, to panel discussions to discuss the benefits of a strong American-Israel relationship! For more information, contact hillel@american.edu.
AUPAC Facebook Group
Follow AUPAC on Twitter
Koach (Conservative Jewish Group)
Join Koach on campus for more Jewish learning and holiday programming. Email at hillel@american.edu for more information.
AU Hillel Alternative Spring Break Trips
Past trips have met done community service and Jewish communities in Cuba, India and Russia! Interested in an Alternative Winter/Spring/Summer Break? Email hillel@american.edu to find out more information.
Shabbat Committee
The Shabbat Chairs coordinate creative and meaningful Shabbat experiences throughout the year. If you would like to join the Shabbat Committee please contact: hillel@american.edu.
OY J- Out Gay Jews
OyJ (Out Young Jews) is a new program for GLBT Jews at American University. A social, religious, outreach group OyJ is a group for people who feel strongly about both their GLBT and Jewish identity. A place where people can come celebrate Ha'Simchot (the joys and the blessings) of being GLBT and Jewish. If you have any questions please contact hillel.american.edu.
Arts and Culture
AU's new Arts and Culture Initiative...Are you interested in the arts? Music? Photography? We are looking for individuals who are interested in checking out the local art, music and theater scene, museum hop, and display there work. If you are artsy or creative (or just want to be around people who are) contact hillel@american.edu.
Join Koach on campus for more Jewish learning and holiday programming. Email at hillel@american.edu for more information.
AU Hillel Alternative Spring Break Trips
Past trips have met done community service and Jewish communities in Cuba, India and Russia! Interested in an Alternative Winter/Spring/Summer Break? Email hillel@american.edu to find out more information.
Shabbat Committee
The Shabbat Chairs coordinate creative and meaningful Shabbat experiences throughout the year. If you would like to join the Shabbat Committee please contact: hillel@american.edu.
OY J- Out Gay Jews
OyJ (Out Young Jews) is a new program for GLBT Jews at American University. A social, religious, outreach group OyJ is a group for people who feel strongly about both their GLBT and Jewish identity. A place where people can come celebrate Ha'Simchot (the joys and the blessings) of being GLBT and Jewish. If you have any questions please contact hillel.american.edu.
Arts and Culture
AU's new Arts and Culture Initiative...Are you interested in the arts? Music? Photography? We are looking for individuals who are interested in checking out the local art, music and theater scene, museum hop, and display there work. If you are artsy or creative (or just want to be around people who are) contact hillel@american.edu.
FYSH...First Year Students of Hillel
New to AU? New to campus? Freshmen, transfer, all are welcome. FYSH seeks to create a fun atmosphere when new students can get together for social programming on their own terms. This is a great way to meet people and help ease the transition. If you are new to campus and want to get connected contact hillel@american.edu.
FYSH Facebook Group
Tzedek...Social Justice and Community Service
Tzedek is Hillel's international initiative to bring social justice and community service to the forefront of our programming agenda. Using the CASE methodology (community partnerships, advocacy, service and education), we strive to change the culture of our campus community. If you are interested in getting involved and making a change, please contact Mindy at hillel.american.edu.
Interfaith Council
This council brings together students from different faiths to build peace and understanding by work together on community service, conferences and discussion groups. Contact hillel@american.edu for more information.
Interfaith Council Facebook Group
Dynamic Jewish Mentor Program
The goal of the mentoring program is to team dynamic Jewish college students with outstanding Jewish professionals in the Greater Washington area. We ask that all mentors meet with their student once a month for the school year. The aim of the mentoring program is to build relationships and create positive Jewish role models students. If you are interested in being a mentor or a mentee please contact hillel@american.edu.
New to AU? New to campus? Freshmen, transfer, all are welcome. FYSH seeks to create a fun atmosphere when new students can get together for social programming on their own terms. This is a great way to meet people and help ease the transition. If you are new to campus and want to get connected contact hillel@american.edu.
FYSH Facebook Group
Tzedek...Social Justice and Community Service
Tzedek is Hillel's international initiative to bring social justice and community service to the forefront of our programming agenda. Using the CASE methodology (community partnerships, advocacy, service and education), we strive to change the culture of our campus community. If you are interested in getting involved and making a change, please contact Mindy at hillel.american.edu.
Interfaith Council
This council brings together students from different faiths to build peace and understanding by work together on community service, conferences and discussion groups. Contact hillel@american.edu for more information.
Interfaith Council Facebook Group
Dynamic Jewish Mentor Program
The goal of the mentoring program is to team dynamic Jewish college students with outstanding Jewish professionals in the Greater Washington area. We ask that all mentors meet with their student once a month for the school year. The aim of the mentoring program is to build relationships and create positive Jewish role models students. If you are interested in being a mentor or a mentee please contact hillel@american.edu.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Geshercity Clusters (Jewish Graduates and Professionals)
New to the area? Want to meet Jewish Graduate Students and Young Professionals? Gesher City will help get you started. Email hillel@american.edu to find out more about Jewish Graduate student life in DC.
AU WCL Jewish Law Students Association
The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) provides a forum for Washington College of Law students to share and discuss issues of concern to today's Jewish law students. JLSA's programs reflect Jewish academic, social and cultural interests. JLSA provides speakers and other events that present Jewish and Israeli perspectives toward legal, political and other significant issues. The group also hosts social events for Jewish law students. To contact JLSA, please email jlsa@wcl.american.edu.
AU WCL Israel and Law Society
The Israel and Law Society (ILS) aims to educate the community about Israel's steadfast commitment to progressive principles of law, namely the balancing of national security concerns with the human rights of all peoples. In conjunction with this objective, ILS supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and recognizes that the only path to Middle East peace is the assurance of a safe and secure Israel situated side-by-side with a viable Palestinian state that condemns terrorism. For more information, email IsraelLaw@wcl.american.edu.
ILS Web Site
Graduate Student Council
The Graduate Leadership Council (GLC) fosters interaction between graduate students through community service, as well as social and academic events. GLC provides a voice for graduate students through our representation on various university committees and by advocating students' interests to the administration. For more information about the GLC, contact Executive Chair Elliot Bell-Krasner.
Geshercity Clusters (Jewish Graduates and Professionals)
New to the area? Want to meet Jewish Graduate Students and Young Professionals? Gesher City will help get you started. Email hillel@american.edu to find out more about Jewish Graduate student life in DC.
AU WCL Jewish Law Students Association
The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) provides a forum for Washington College of Law students to share and discuss issues of concern to today's Jewish law students. JLSA's programs reflect Jewish academic, social and cultural interests. JLSA provides speakers and other events that present Jewish and Israeli perspectives toward legal, political and other significant issues. The group also hosts social events for Jewish law students. To contact JLSA, please email jlsa@wcl.american.edu.
AU WCL Israel and Law Society
The Israel and Law Society (ILS) aims to educate the community about Israel's steadfast commitment to progressive principles of law, namely the balancing of national security concerns with the human rights of all peoples. In conjunction with this objective, ILS supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and recognizes that the only path to Middle East peace is the assurance of a safe and secure Israel situated side-by-side with a viable Palestinian state that condemns terrorism. For more information, email IsraelLaw@wcl.american.edu.
ILS Web Site
Graduate Student Council
The Graduate Leadership Council (GLC) fosters interaction between graduate students through community service, as well as social and academic events. GLC provides a voice for graduate students through our representation on various university committees and by advocating students' interests to the administration. For more information about the GLC, contact Executive Chair Elliot Bell-Krasner.
