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