Welcome to
Hillel Queen's,

your Jewish home away from home!

Dive into the vibrant Jewish experience at Queen's.

Hillel Queen’s is more than just a community; it's a home away from home. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every Jewish student feels connected and valued. Whether you're keen on getting involved with one of our student leadership committees, participating in one of our learning fellowships, or exploring the many facets of Jewish life available in Kingston, we have something for everyone!

Events

Discover & engage!

From our weekly dinner programs, to our delicious Shabbat meals, to dedicated programs for first years and grad students, programs at the Otterburn House, thought-provoking seminars on contemporary issues, karaoke socials, and holiday celebrations, our events have you covered all year round!

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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.

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Community

Jewski

Jewski embraces the diverse backgrounds of Jewish students at Queen's, especially those with recent familial heritage in the Former Soviet Union. This community offers a chance to bond over shared cultural nuances and histories, creating a sense of home away from home for any student who grew up playing Durak, eating pierogi, and watching Nu Podgodi! And/or celebrating Novi God and Chanukah!

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Contact your Jewski representative 

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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Community

Rainbow Jews

Rainbow Jews is a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ2+ Jewish students in Kingston, providing a space to celebrate and connect over shared identities and experiences.

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Community

Lev

Lev is a community for Israeli students in Kingston, seeking to strengthen the ties between fellow Israelis. Alongside Cafe Ivrit, our weekly Hebrew chat club that meets every Monday from 4-5 PM at an on-campus location, Lev offers an array of events and programs that engage with Israeli culture.

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Community

Jewish Post-Graduates

A fresh community on the block, Jewish Post-Graduates is tailored for Jewish 5th-year, postgraduate, professional, PhD, and Post-Doc students at Queen’s. This space is dedicated to those further along in their academic journey, offering an opportunity to connect and share experiences unique to post-graduate life in Kingston.

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Help enrich the lives of Queen's Jewish students.

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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Meet the Team

The dedicated faces of Hillel Queen's

Yos Tarshish

Director, HIllel Queen's


Leora Tarshish

Director of Advocacy & Jewish Education, Hillel Queens

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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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