Jewish Life at BU
Boston University has one of the largest and most vibrant Jewish communities of any university in the country. Here's everything you need to know.
BU Hillel at Florence & Chafetz Hillel House
Located at 213 Bay State Road, BU Hillel is the hub of Jewish life on campus. With Fresh Fuel kosher dining, event spaces, and a welcoming community, it's a home away from home for Jewish students.
Daily kosher meals in Granby Commons
Free weekly dinners every Friday night
Quiet rooms and lounges open to all
20+ Jewish student groups
Building Hours
Mon-Thu 9am-10pm, Fri 9am-Shabbat
Fresh Fuel
Mon-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-2pm
Contact
(617) 353-7200
Shabbat at BU
Every Friday night, hundreds of students gather at Hillel for Shabbat dinner. It's free, delicious, and the best way to end the week.
Friday Night Services
Multiple service options including Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox minyanim.
Services start at candle lighting
Shabbat Dinner
Free kosher dinner for all students after services. Challah, wine, and community.
200+ students every week
Saturday Programming
Shabbat morning services, lunch, and afternoon learning and relaxation.
Kiddush lunch provided
Kosher Dining
Certified kosher options on and near campusFresh Fuel at Granby Commons
BU's kosher dining hall located in Hillel. Fresh, healthy plant-based meals made daily under strict rabbinical supervision. Meal plan accepted.
What's Available
- Build-your-own bowls
- Fresh salads and grain bowls
- Daily rotating specials
- Soups and sides
High Holidays & Jewish Festivals
BU Hillel provides comprehensive programming for all major Jewish holidays, ensuring you never have to celebrate alone.
Rosh Hashanah
Services, apple and honey, festive meals, and shofar blowing on campus.
Yom Kippur
Full day services, break-fast dinner, and community support for fasting.
Sukkot
Sukkah on campus, meals in the sukkah, and lulav and etrog available.
Passover
Campus seders, kosher-for-Passover meals, and matzah distribution.
Academic accommodations are available for all Jewish holidays.
Dean of Students - Holiday AccommodationsJewish Organizations at BU
Find your communityChabad at BU
Orthodox programming, weekly Shabbat dinners, and one-on-one Jewish learning.
Learn MoreBU Students for Israel
Pro-Israel advocacy, education, and community building on campus.
Learn MoreJ Street U
Student movement for peace and diplomacy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Learn MoreJewish Chaplaincy
Spiritual guidance, counseling, and support from BU's Jewish chaplains.
Learn MoreElie Wiesel Center
Academic center for Jewish Studies with lectures, courses, and research.
Learn MoreAlpha Epsilon Pi
Jewish fraternity with social events, philanthropy, and brotherhood.
Learn MoreWelcome to BU's Jewish Community
Whether you're looking for Shabbat dinners, kosher food, holiday celebrations, or just a community to call home—BU Hillel is here for you.