My Wolverine Family,

Our Hillel team is looking forward to seeing many visiting families this weekend. They have worked hard to plan meaningful programming for our amazing community of students and parents (many of whom are alumni). While the big draws for your time in Ann Arbor are probably giving your child a hug, heading to “The Big House” and eating your final brunch at Angelo's, we hope to see you at one or all of our events aimed at celebrating Jewish life on campus. 

Friday, November 3, 2023

Open House at Hillel Featuring Victor the Frisbee Dog

1:00-3:00 

Come grab a cup of Chef Jonathan’s delicious soup, visit with our incredible staff, and hang out with everyone’s favorite campus celebrity - Victor the Frisbee Dog!

Empty Shabbat Table

4:30-7:00

Stop by Hillel to stand in solidarity with the Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas. There will be an empty dinner table set up with pictures of the hostages reminding us that the captives are not able to be with their families for yet another Shabbat.

Shabbat Evening Services and Dinner

Services 6:30, Dinner 7:30 

Come welcome Shabbat with Reform, Conservative, or Orthodox services followed by a delicious Shabbat meal filled with conversation, singing, and community. 

For security purposes, reservations are required in advance. Let us know you're coming here. 

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Shabbat Services, Lunch, and Conversation with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove

Saturday, Services 9:30, Lunch and Conversation 12:00

Join us for conservative or orthodox services followed by a delicious lunch where Rabbi Cosgrove (Alum and Current Parent) will facilitate: Supporting Each Other in Troubled Times: A Parent-Student Session. Reservations required here. 

Mincha Services 5:45 followed by Seudah Shlishit 6:10 pm

I also want to update you that yesterday the central student government (CSG) voted on a few resolutions related to the Israel-Gaza war. We are so proud of our campus community for rejecting the passage of a hateful petition that would have demonized Israel and further targeted the Jewish community at the University of Michigan. That said, we are disappointed that CSG voted against a separate petition that would have called on our campus community and university leaders to support all students impacted by the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza. These two petitions will be presented for a campus-wide referendum later this month and we will work tirelessly with students on “Get Out the Vote” efforts. 

At Michigan, we are focused on keeping students safe and supporting them as they express their Jewish identities and support for the Jewish state. President Ono continues to set a positive example, showing his support for the Jewish community on campus–something we haven’t seen at many other Universities. 

We are resilient and will continue to provide a place to celebrate Jewish life.

Go Blue!

Abbey Frank

Chair, Michigan Hillel Board of Trustees