Jewish Life
Jewish Holidays:
Jewish life at the University of Illinois is blossoming. Learn more about our various opportunities for Jewish learning and participation in Jewish ritual life.
Celebrate Shabbat and all of your favorite Jewish holidays with Illini Hillel. Work with our Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus for Jewish learning classes, individualized learning opportunities and much more. Learn more about joining Jewish Greek Life in the country's biggest Greek system and Kosher dining options available in town. As of August 2017, Champaign-Urbana has an Eruv that includes campus. Check the Eruv Facebook page for weekly updates. Need to miss class to observe a Jewish holiday? Read more about University policies and request an accommodation form.
Tu B'shvat
January 21
Purim
March 21
April 20-27
May 1
May 8
Yom Haatzmaut
May 9
Shavuot
June 9-10
Tish'a B'av
Jewish Greek Life
Did you know the University of Illinois has one of the largest Greek systems in the country? There are five Jewish chapters on campus including:
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Sigma Delta Tau
Zeta Beta Tau
August 11
Rosh Hashana 5780
September 30-October 1
Yom Kippur
October 9
Sukkot
October 14-15
October 14-15
Shmini Atzeret
October 21
Simchat Torah
October 22
Kosher Dining Options
Hanukkah
December 22-30
Hours:
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Mon 11:30AM - 1:30PM
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Tue 11:30AM - 1:30PM
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Wed 11:30AM - 1:30PM
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Thu 11:30AM - 1:30PM
cRc Kosher Certified
Store Hours:
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Mon 12:00PM - 10:00PM
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Tue 12:00PM - 10:00PM
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Wed 12:00PM - 10:00PM
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Thu 12:00PM - 10:00PM
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Fri 12:00PM - 11:00PM
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Sat 12:00PM - 11:00PM
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Sun 12:00PM - 10:00PM
cRc Kosher Certified
Kosher meals are served:
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Sun 4:45PM - 6:15PM
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Mon 4:45PM - 6:15PM
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Tue 4:45PM - 6:15PM
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Wed 4:45PM - 6:15PM
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Thu 4:45PM - 6:15PM
Only during the school year when dining halls are in operation.