Hillel is the Jewish Student Center at the University of Rhode Island.  Our building is located at 6 Quarry Rd (formerly Fraternity Circle) but our activities take place throughout campus and in the community. Hillel creates a warm and caring atmosphere where students are encouraged and empowered to explore Judaism in ways that are meaningful to them. 

In Hillel you will find an open, warm, and pluralistic environment where students can

• connect to a community of Jewish friends
• increase their Jewish knowledge and literacy
• hone their leadership skills
• engage in social justice
• gain real-life job experience
• build a relationship with Israel and the global Jewish people  

​We offer a full array of social, cultural, religious, community service and Israel related programming, as well as leadership development opportunities.  There is something for everyone at Hillel. 

​Hillel seeks to engage every Jewish student on campus, from those with strong Jewish backgrounds to those with none at all.  Hillel welcomes all students to take advantage of its resources, initiatives, and services; no membership is required.

Mission

Hillel enriches the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.

URI Hillel is an affiliate of Hillel International and beneficiary agency of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island