Hillel at Gallaudet University

Hillel at Gallaudet University Hillel at Gallaudet University is a member of the Gallaudet University Office of Campus Ministries. All donations are tax-deductible.

**Mission**

The mission of Hillel at Gallaudet University is to promote inclusive Jewish educational, religious, social, cultural, and communal activities at Gallaudet University by creating opportunities for diverse expressions of Jewish life among students. Through these activities, Hillel at Gallaudet University seeks to enrich the lives of its students, increase their sense of their Jewish se

lf, and empower them to enrich the Jewish people and all humanity. Program Director: Jonathan Kessel

Current Gallaudet students may serve as officers and committee members, as well as sit on the board of directors. The board of directors consists of Gallaudet students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the Washington-area Jewish community. Board of Directors Interim Chair: Hillel Goldberg

Hillel at Gallaudet University is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Link to donation:
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04/01/2026

Chag Sameach 💙
As Passover begins, we reflect on the journey from challenge to freedom.

Wishing all our students and community a holiday filled with meaning, connection, and hope.

Join us for a special Passover Jewish Deaf Art Scavenger Dinner at Gallaudet University.Celebrate Passover with an eveni...
03/26/2026

Join us for a special Passover Jewish Deaf Art Scavenger Dinner at Gallaudet University.
Celebrate Passover with an evening of community, culture, and connection featuring a kosher dinner, a tour of House One with President Bobbi Cordano, and a Jewish Deaf Art Scavenger led by Dr. E. Lynn Jacobowitz.

📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 House One
📝 RSVP required by April 1

Open to Gallaudet students, faculty, and staff only
RSVP at gallaudethillel.org

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🎭✨ Shabbat Purim Dinner is here! ✨🎭
Join us for a cozy Shabbat celebration with a Purim twist—plus Chinese kosher dinner...
02/26/2026

🎭✨ Shabbat Purim Dinner is here! ✨🎭

Join us for a cozy Shabbat celebration with a Purim twist—plus Chinese kosher dinner from Holy Chow 🥡🍜

📍 SAC – MPR
📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM

✅ Students, faculty & staff welcome
👩‍🍳 Activity: BAKE HAMANTASCHEN!!

⏰ RSVP by Thursday, March 5 at NOON
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shabbat-purim-dinner

Questions? [email protected]

🧧✨ Shabbat + Kosher Chinese + Lunar New Year vibes 
This Friday, we’ll share kosher Chinese from Holy Chow, a quick refl...
02/17/2026

🧧✨ Shabbat + Kosher Chinese + Lunar New Year vibes

This Friday, we’ll share kosher Chinese from Holy Chow, a quick reflection on Parashat Terumah (building community together), and red scratch-off fortune cards for extra fun.

📍 SAC – MPR
🗓 Friday, February 20, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
🍜 Kosher Chinese dinner from Holy Chow
🎴 Activities: Parashat Terumah + Red Scratch-Off Fortune Cards

⏰ RSVP by Thursday, Feb 19 at Noon
✅ Register: gallaudethillel.org (or scan the QR code)
📩 Questions: [email protected]

Bring a friend — students, faculty & staff welcome! 💙

02/13/2026
If you’ve been dreaming of Israel—this is your sign. 🇮🇱✨Join our ASL-accessible Birthright Trip for 10 FREE days of beac...
02/13/2026

If you’ve been dreaming of Israel—this is your sign. 🇮🇱✨

Join our ASL-accessible Birthright Trip for 10 FREE days of beaches, deserts, ancient sites, and unforgettable Jewish connection.

📅 May 25 – June 4, 2026
🎟️ Includes: Flight + accommodations, 2 meals/day, Deaf guide + ASL, Jewish experience
✅ Must be Jewish, ASL user, age 18–26
⏳ Apply by Feb 26, 2026
Apply: bit.ly/4kQ1BX2
Questions: [email protected]

Tag a friend who should come with you 👇

02/05/2026

Find their scholarship today!

Reminder, today is the deadline to apply for the Birthright Israel trip. Dates: May 25-June 4, 2026, and Ages 18-26. Onc...
01/31/2026

Reminder, today is the deadline to apply for the Birthright Israel trip. Dates: May 25-June 4, 2026, and Ages 18-26. Once lifetime opportunity for this Jewish free trip in ASL. 💙🇮🇱

Taglit- Birthright Israel offers a FREE trip to Israel for Jewish young adults between the ages of 18 - 26. Sign up today.

✨ PRE-HANUKKAH PARTY ✨Share the light, share the laughter! Join us for an evening of latkes, stories, and celebration wi...
12/02/2025

✨ PRE-HANUKKAH PARTY ✨

Share the light, share the laughter! Join us for an evening of latkes, stories, and celebration with storyteller Shelly Guy 💫

🕯 Menorah lighting
📖 Storytelling
🎲 Fun games & raffle prizes
🍕 Pizzas, 🥔 latkes, 🍩 sufganiyot (Israeli donuts)

📅 Friday, December 12, 2025
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Peikoff Alumni House (Ole Jim), Gallaudet University

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are all welcome.

✅ Register by December 10:
🔗 https://www.gallaudethillel.org

Co-hosted by Hillel at Gallaudet, Gallaudet Belonging & Engagement, and Washington Society of Jewish Deaf.

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Ely Building, Room 117, 800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

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