Connect : Student Clubs

HillelNYU is a Jewish, non-denominational organization that hosts cultural and social events for the entire Jewish community, while simultaneously fostering communication between the various Jewish communal groups on campus. Shabbat Dinners, Hillel Prom, Art Gala, Hillel Fiesta, and Shabbat for 2000 are some of our past and annual events. For more information, or to get involved, contact the Hillel presidents Sol Adler and Arielle Braude.

Kesher is the community for Reform Jews at NYU, including undergrads, grads, alumni, and young professionals. We aim to build a Jewish community that is an open and dynamic place for Jews of all kinds of backgrounds and beliefs. We serve Reform Jews on campus by offering weekly Friday night Shabbat services, Shabbat dinners, and many other events, ranging from social to educational.

At Kesher, we understand that each Reform Jew is different. Each of us have different beliefs and we are trying to build a community that has something to offer to everyone. No matter where you come from, Kesher is a place for you. For more information and/or to get involved, email Malcolm McElheney and visit our website.

KOACH's goal is to enrich the experience of Conservative Jews at NYU. We have weekly Shabbat services, monthly community Shabbat dinners, social programming, and much, much more! Check out our website, email a board member, come to our events, and get involved! For more information on Koach, please contact Rebecca Cushman.

Shalhevet at NYU is an exciting and forward-looking Jewish group that makes Orthodox Jewish life come alive. Our lineup includes fun social events, Jewish educational eperiences, lots of Chessed (charity) opportunities, exciting Shabbat programing every week and much more! Join our committees, attend planning meetings and participate in our activities to help shape Jewish life at NYU. Visit our website or contact President Eitan Fleischman for more information.

AEPi was founded to provide opportunities for Jewish men seeking the best possible college and fraternity experience. With NYU as its Alpha Chapter, AEPi has maintained the integrity of our purpose by strengthening our ties to the Jewish community and serving as a link between high school and career. Contact President Zachary Dubow or Jewish Life Liason Bill Bokoff to learn more about our special brotherhood or visit the Alpha Epsilon Pi website.

Alpha Epsilon Phi is a national sorority, founded in 1909 by seven Jewish women, dedicated to helping women become the best they can be. We prize individuality, encouraging each member to discover and develop the talents and abilities that make her unique. But just as we value individuality, we also prize togetherness, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging that last a lifetime. When you're an AEΦ, you'll find there's always a sister to laugh when you laugh, to listen when you talk, to lend a hand and be there for you. Contact Mollie Kurshan for more information or visit our website.

ZBT was founded in New York City as a Zionist youth organization during a time when Jewish men were denied entry to other fraternal organizations because of their beliefs. Today, the Gamma Chapter at NYU is the oldest active chapter of ZBT, having been re-founded in 2008 after its disbandment in 1994. Each brother of ZBT dedicates themselves to the principles of Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity, and Brotherly Love. To learn more about about us contact President Jon D'Errico, Jewish Life Liason Sean Kross or visit our website.

Ani V’Ata, our co-ed Jewish student a cappella group offers the opportunity for students to share their common love of Jewish music through performances at senior centers, synagogues, Shabbatons & music festivals. Ani V’Ata performs on campus, around NYC and at other universities in the northeast. They recently released their second full-length CD, available for purchase on their website or at concerts. For more information please email Teddi Kalb or visit anivata.com.

The Tehila-Las are NYU's premier female Jewish A Cappella group. This the first A Capella group at NYU to observe the Jewish laws of Kol-Isha, but most importantly it's open for all the ladies who love to sing! For more information or to become involved, emai Erica Frankel.

Our resident Jewish student theatre company produces a student-driven performance every semester. SHMUTZ promises to provide NYU students with a theatrical company that remains open to all students, assuring that their religious beliefs and theatrical desires never conflict. All rehearsals and performances are eliminated on Shabbat and other Jewish religious holidays. SHMUTZ is for you regardless of your religion, major, or anything else! For more information contact Amira Mandelbaum.

Literally translated, 'gesher' in Hebrew means 'bridge." Gesher @ NYU's goal is to maintain the bridge from New York to Israel, through Israeli music, film, culture, political discussions, and more. Israel is a small, but multi-faceted country, and our goal is to translate all of this to campus in the upcoming months! Whether you were born in Israel, have been there once, or are not even sure where to find Israel on a map, we hope you will get involved! If you have any questions, or would like to join the Gesher @ NYU list-serve, please e-mail gmailgesherNYU@gmail.com or visit our website. 

The Iranian Jewish Club celebrates the vibrancy of Iranian cultural traditions by hosting various cultural, political, and religious events that unite students of common Iranian descent and further reach out to the greater Jewish community. Best known for hosting an annual 'IJC Benefit Fashion Show' that raises thousands of dollars for various Israeli humanitarian organizations each year, the IJC is looking forward to developing a legacy for the latest generation of Iranian Jews in America. For more information about the IJC, please contact Stephanie Torkian. To learn more, please visit our website.

The Russian Club brings together the NYU Russian community and all those interested in Russian culture. For more information, or to get involved, contact Erica Frankel.

Keshet (Hebrew for "rainbow") is NYU's club for LGBTQ Jews and allies. We'll discuss matters relating to both groups, how they connect, and examine what it means to be a multiple minority. No need to identify as LGBTQ or Jewish—all are welcome! For more information or to get involved contact Bryan Meisel.

SRL, short for “Sarah, Rachel, Leah” is the Jewish women's group at NYU. This isn't your mother's Sisterhood group or a Rosh Chodesh group like in days of yore. This is our community, our circle of friends, and our link to a wide and welcoming group of girl friends. Most of all, this is the means for NYU students who are Jewish and female to get together and do stuff. What's "stuff?" Well, that's the best part. We get to decide. For more information or to get involved contact Rebekah Thornhill.

The Jewish Voice was created in April 2009 in association with Hillel at NYU in order to provide Jewish students at NYU with a widely distributed publication of their own. Our goal is to serve YOU; to create an outlet for students to learn about, participate in, and be inspired by all that Jewish life in NYC and at NYU has to offer. Most of all, we hope that this magazine will serve as a way to connect Jewish students at NYU and across NYC in a new and creative way. For more information or to get involved contact Aimee Mosseri.

Welcome to M.E.A.T. @ NYU! M.E.A.T., which stands for Meet Eat And Torah, is an innovative Tuesday night learning event serving the Jewish Community at New York University. M.E.A.T. provides the opportunity to socialize with old friends and make new friends, enjoy delicious FREE meat dinner (on a dairy day in the Kosher Cafeteria), and learn a wide range of topics. Every week there will be several different classes held, lead by students and Bronfman Center staff, discussing topics ranging from a weekly parsha shiur to contemporary conflicts to introductory courses in Jewish life. Students are also welcome to find a quiet spot in the Bronfman Center in the Beit Midrash/Libray on the second floor to learn on their own or with a friend. For more information or to get involved contact Rabbi Gideon Black.

Our goal is to create a community of Jewish pre-health students, at NYU, centered around Jewish values and an interest in the medical professions. In addition to creating an active community, we hope to positively influence the greater Jewish community at NYU. For more information please contact Eitan Fleischman.

Announcing the Ofek Israel Consulting Group!  Ofek provides opportunities for students to learn more about the Israeli business community and business culture. The club combines interactive and experiential learning, including workshops, conferences, and consulting projects for Israeli start-ups. To find out more, contact Daniel Pessar, VP of Communications or Jason Bieber.

Bridges is a student run club that works in conjunction with the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life and the Islamic Center at NYU to bring together knowledgeable and passionate Jewish and Muslim students to engage in constructive and comparative discussions of our faiths. We strive to learn from each other so that we me may put aside notions of “Us vs. Them” and responsibly confront both our similarities and differences in an attempt to achieve a mutual understanding and sense of shared purpose.

We are back this semester with a great lineup of Panel discussions, roundtables, service projects, community lunches, and women's programming.

For more information, please visit the Bridges website.

Cooper Union Hillel is a Jewish non-denominational organization that makes Jewish life at Cooper come alive. We host many cultural and social events for the entire Jewish community – engineers and artists alike. Our bi-annual Shabbaton, fun events for the holidays, Shabbos lunches, and much more help establish a strong Jewish presence at Cooper and provide a great break from all our studying J. You don’t have to understand calculus to attend our events, so come join the cooper family! Visit our website, or contact President Lauren Bayer for more information.

TorchPAC is a bipartisan student advocacy club that has dedicated itself to strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship. Our club focuses on lobbying and supporting policies that not only support Israel, but also benefit the U.S. by reaching out to Members of Congress as well as self-identified student leaders on campus. We need your help! We have to stay involved and influence our Representatives to keep supporting Israel! Staying informed and voicing our opinions will really enable us to make a difference. Contact Michael Harris.

A student-club affiliate of the Green Zionist Alliance, Yovel brings together environmentalism, social justice, Judaism and Zionism to help change the way that we interact with each other at NYU and in the world. Our mission is to nurture our divine sparks by fostering an environmentally minded community caring about nature, food justice, peace and spirituality on campus, in New York City, in Israel and in the world. Contact Hannah Gorback for more information.

The JSU at NYU-Poly welcomes all participants looking to join Polytechnic's Jewish community. Our goal is to provide students with an understanding of Jewish culture and identity through fun and inspirational events such as lunch 'n' learn and holiday parties, livened by the presence of the dynamic Rabbi Simcha. For more information or to get involved, email us at thejewnion@gmail.com.