Hillel
Hillel
Jewish Life, Powered by You!
Queens University provides many opportunities for growth to its students. Students get exposed to various beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives while on campus. The campus may be small, but it has a wide range of backgrounds. The amount of diversity on campus makes Queens a great place for young Jewish adults to explore what Judaism and being Jewish mean to them.
They can also mold their Hillel experience to be unique to them because the size of the campus allows us to be more flexible in responding to students’ interests.
Who We Are
Queens Hillel is a welcoming, inclusive community where students celebrate Jewish life, explore their identity, lead with purpose, and grow together. We’re dedicated to attracting Jewish students to our university by offering meaningful and diverse experiences that foster personal growth through active engagement with Judaism and the Jewish community.
What We Do
Our events are joyful, meaningful, and student-led—designed to reflect the diversity of Jewish life and tradition:
- Shabbat and Jewish holiday dinners
- Sushi in the Sukkah, Pizza in the Hut, and more
- Annual Chanukah Party with mural painting and latkes
- Soul Food Shabbat
- Social action events, including meal prep and drink service at local shelters
- Signature events with campus partners
There are always opportunities to create connections.
Why It Matters
Queens Hillel is a student-empowered community for celebrating, exploring, and building meaningful and transformative experiences on campus. Here, you’ll shape your identity, build lasting friendships, and develop the confidence to lead — at Queens and beyond.
- Find belonging in all kinds of Jewish, your way
- Grow through leadership and service
- Explore Jewish learning and values
- Be part of something meaningful and lasting
“Queens Hillel has given me a space to explore my Jewish identity and to connect with others in the Queens community while exploring Jewish culture and tradition. There is a space for everyone at Queens Hillel, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with Queens and the greater Charlotte Jewish community.” – Ian Hirsch
Our Team
Hillel President
Mira Brunton
bruntonm@queens.edu
Faculty & Staff
Andy Harkavy, Director of Hillel & Jewish Life
harkavya@queens.edu
Rabbi Judy Schindler, Sklut Professor of Jewish Studies & Campus Rabbi
schindlerj@queens.edu
Adrian Bird, Campus Chaplain
birda@queens.edu
Mike Wirth, Hillel Artist in Residence
wirthm@queens.edu
Events
Check out our Queens Hillel Linktree to find out what’s happening with Hillel!