Find the dates of all the upcoming holidays on the 2021 and 2022 Jewish Holiday Calendar
Sukkot
Sukkot begins on Sunday evening October 16, 2024 and lasts for 8 days. Hillel builds and decorates its own Sukkah which is available for all to enjoy and use throughout the holiday. Hillel also has a lulav and etrog on hand during the holiday.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah takes place December 25, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025. Hillel will a variety of pre-Hanukkah activities which will be updated on the Calendar of Events. Hillel is known for its amazing latkes! Candles and hanukkiot (menorahs) are also available at Hillel.
Purim
Purim begins on the evening of March 13, 2025 and continues through the next day. Events are determined by students each year and usually involve Hamentashen baking and a Purim dinner.
Passover
Passover takes place April 12-20, 2025. Hillel's Passover programs will be announced closer to the date. Hillel hosts a Passover Seder and provides kosher-for-Passover meals and programming throughout the week of the holiday.
Yom HaShoah
URI Hillel holds a number of annual events to commemorate the Holocaust. Yom HaShoah begins the evening of April 23, 2025. Hillel plants a Field of Flags on campus, as well as hosting speakers, showing films and sponsoring other events.
Yom HaAtzmaut-Israel Independence Day
Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day begins the evening of April 30, 2025 Events will be posted as they are scheduled.