As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel enriches the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people, and the world.
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Welcome to
Hillel McMaster,
your Jewish home away from home!
Experience everything Hillel McMaster has to offer.
Here at Hillel McMaster, we strive to create a warm and welcoming community for all students. We want to help you find a way to ensure that Jewish life is central to your university experience by offering you a variety of ways to get involved! Whether it is joining bagels and beyond, a sundowner dinner party, Shabbat Dinner, or anything in between, there is so much for you to discover!
Events
Register & join us!
Come, explore, and embark on a journey filled with new friendships, meaningful experiences, and a deep sense of community. Whether it’s bagel lunches, Holocaust education programming, engaging mentorship programs, lively nightlife events, or the empowerment of our leadership council – there's something for everyone. There's an abundance of opportunities waiting for you at Hillel McMaster – let's create unforgettable memories together!
Resources
Finding resources that elevate your Jewish lifestyle should be easy.
Birthright Israel
Explore the best beaches, trek the deserts, tour ancient sites, and enjoy mouthwatering cuisine. Get up close and personal with local culture and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Reporting an Incident:
- Human Rights and Dispute Resolution (HRDR) Program: Guide about McMaster’s Discrimination and Harassment process.
University Policies:
- HRDR Discrimination and Harassment Policy: Policy addressing discrimination and harassment at the university.
- Employee/Labour Relations: Information for employees regarding labor relations.
- Student Case Management: Office that handles student conduct cases.
- Faculty of Health Sciences Professionalism Office: Supports professionalism within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Equity and Inclusion Office: Promotes equity and inclusion across the university.
- Academic Accommodation for Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances Policy: Policy for religious and spiritual accommodations.
Safety and Security:
- Campus Safety Services: Provides security and safety services for the campus.
- Email: security@mcmaster.ca
- (905) 525-9140 Ext. 24281
- (905) 522-4135
- Safety App: Mobile app with various safety features.
Student Support Departments and Contacts:
- Spiritual Care and Learning: Provides spiritual care services and support.
- Sean Van Koughnett, Associate Vice-President, Students and Learning and Dean of Students:
(905) 525-9140 Ext. 27455
Distress Lines and In-the-Moment Support
Talk Suicide Canada
Call: 1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645
Distress and Crisis Ontario
If you are in distress or having suicidal thoughts, help is just a text away.
Text "SUPPORT" to 258258, or click here and scroll down to the CHAT button for support.
Good2Talk
Good2Talk offers free confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario.
Call: 1-866-925-5454
Text: "GOODTOTALKON" to 686868
Ruach
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Ruach provides emotional and spiritual care with a service that is 100% free to lower barriers to access.
University Counselling Resources
UofT
Mental Health Clinical Services
Provides individual, group, and same-day counselling, as well as psychiatric care.
Address: 700 Bay Street, 12th floor, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z6
Phone: 416-978-8030 (select option #5)
Email: mentalhealth.hwc@utoronto.ca
U of T Telus Health Student Support (formerly U of T My SSP)
Available 24/7 by calling 1-844-451-9700
Toronto Metropolitan University
Centre for Student Development
Offers individual and group counselling services.
Address: Jorgenson Hall, 350 Victoria Street, Room JOR-07C, Lower Ground Floor
Phone: 416-979-5915
Hillel Ontario Counselling and Wellness
Provides individual and group therapy with in-house therapist Yael Greenwood, MC, Registered Psychotherapist (supervised practice), or a Masters of Social Work intern. Email: counselling@hillelontario.org
Community Resources
JACS: Courage to Change (C2C)
Offers free individual counselling and group sessions to address various challenges.
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Contact: Samantha Braiman
Email: samantha@jacstoronto.org
Phone: 416-638-0350 X106
Jewish Family & Child
Provides individual and group counselling, as well as financial assistance.
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Phone: 416-638-7800
Family Service Association of Toronto
Offers individual and group counselling, including single-session therapy.
Phone: 416-595-9618
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Psychoeducational Assessments
The Springboard Clinic
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Phone: 416-901-3077
Email: info@springboardclinic.com
The Psychology Group
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Phone: 1-866-99-PSYCH (77924)
The Possibilities Clinic
Phone: 1-833-482-5558
Address: 1920 Yonge Street, Suite 200
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Private Clinicians and Resources (Virtual)
Amanda Honigsberg
Phone: 647-484-8622
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Noa Ashkenazi
Address: 415 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S
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Phone: 747-5408
Elyssa Greenbaum (MSW/RSW)
Provides individual counselling services.
Jodi Katzeff
Certified life coach.
Email: jodi.katzeff@gmail.com
The Kyla Fox Centre
Offers out-patient, completely virtual, holistic eating disorder support and treatment.
Phone: 416-518-0440
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Community
Jewski
Hillel Jewski is our group for Russian-speaking Jewish students on campus. It is designed to connect Russian-speaking students to each other as well as to the greater Jewish community on campus. Programs range from paid internships, social and cultural programming, and holiday celebrations. Once a Jewski, always a Jewski!
Wellness
Mental Health Resources
From managing stress, anxiety or loneliness to dealing with challenging relationships or learning exceptionalities, Hillel Ontario’s in-house therapist is just a click away. Online, on our confidential counselling platform, or in person at the Hillel Ontario office.
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Consider this:
95% of young Jewish adults between the ages of 18-24 years old can be found on a university or college campus somewhere across North America. And studies show a trend that these Jewish adults are less likely to celebrate Shabbat and Jewish holidays than previous generations.
The good news?
Hillel students are THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY to celebrate Shabbat and Jewish holidays after they graduate than those who did not participate in Hillel.
Thank you for ensuring we can reverse this trend.
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