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
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.
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.
