Welcome to Hillel at the Claremont Colleges!

We strive to build a close-knit community among Jewish college students and we invite you to explore the expansive Jewish life at the Claremont Colleges. Events are open to students, faculty, and staff as well as to residents of the surrounding community. We include people of all backgrounds, experiences, political views, and identities.

Shabbat Schedule

Friday, March 23rd — Sponsored by FYSH (First Year Students of Hillel)

Friday, March 30th and Saturday, April 1st — Jewish Community Shabbat Retreat at Halona, a beautiful cabin in the mountain town of Idylwilde — Rest, laugh, breathe, hike, talk, with new and returning friends.

Friday, April 6th — First Night Passover Seder, 5:00pm*, held at Oldenborg Dining Hall, Pomona College, RSVPs required by March 23rd

Saturday, April 7th — Second Night Passover Seder, 5:00pm*, held at Oldenborg Dining Hall, Pomona College, RSVPs required by March 23rd.

Friday, April 14th — Passover Shabbat Meal and Services, Oldenborg, Pomona

Friday, April 20th — Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Shabbat

Friday, April 27th — Yom Ha’atzmaut and Alumni Shabbat — Celebrate Israel’s birthday and welcome back returning alumni from various colleges

Friday, May 4th — Final Shabbat of the Semester — Join us to honor graduating seniors, students traveling abroad and on Israel trips, and Hillel Board Leadership

Friday, May 11th — Graduation Shabbat

Every week:

5:30pm Shabbat Services
6:30pm Shabbat Dinner

*Note special start times for Passover Seders and Passover meals

Upcoming Special Events

Thursday, March 22nd — STAND UP FOR PEACE, an Israeli and Palestinian use stand-up comedy to create ways to talk and open up dialogue. Co-sponsored by Hillel and the Muslim Student Association.

Saturday, March 23rd — Jewish Mentor Program (post)-Purim Party, Dom’s Lounge, Pomona

PASSOVER

Friday, April 6th through Saturday, April 14th
First and Second Seder as well as kosher-for-Passover lunches and dinners throughout the week are available at Oldenborg Dining Hall, Pomona College — RSVPs required by March 23rd.  (Follow link to RSVP.)

Thursday, April 26th — 7:00pm, McAlister Center, Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration with Captain Avner Evan Shohan, speaking on Gay Rights in Israel

For more information, contact: claremonthillel@gmail.com