Every day our phones, computers and televisions seem to be flooded with news about antisemitic protests that grow more extreme with each passing day. Encampments have been set up at over 50 campuses around the country, including two MCH schools. But even as we see more and more extreme antisemitism at our schools than ever before, we stand confidently with our students, and the Metro Chicago Hillel team will do everything we can to keep our students safe, and Jewish life strong at all of our campuses.
Many people have reached out to ask what they can do to support students at this time. Below are some ways you can help.
Support our Students with a Triple-Match During Hillel Global Giving Week
On too many campuses, including ours, Jewish college students have had to face growing antisemitic incidents, protests, and speech in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Jewish students at Metro Chicago Hillel are courageous and resilient – but they need more support. That’s where Hillel comes in – and that’s where you come in too. Will you make a special #HillelGlobalGivingWeek gift to support hundreds/thousands of Jewish students? TRIPLE your impact today at https://give.hillel.org/MCH
Stand up for Jewish Students Everywhere
The time to make our voices heard and stand up for Jewish students is now! Join us and thousands of other students and supporters in calling on university presidents and college administrators to do better — to step up and take action to create a safe learning environment for all students. Sign the petition and ensure the safety of Jewish students here https://hillel.jotform.com/241225370108951
Help Students Get Home Safely
Shabbat and other MCH programs may end after dark and student may feel unsafe walking home. MCH provides our students with ride shares to ensure they get home safely. You can help by sending us Lyft and Uber gift cards which we can use to offset this expense. Please use info@metrochicagohillel.org as the recipient address and we will use your gift to send students home safely.
Purchase Items on our Amazon Wishlist
Click here to help fulfill Metro Chicago Hillel’s Wishlist. Please note: Amazon does NOT share your information with us. Email info@metrochicagohillel.org to let us know you've purchased items so we can thank you and provide you with an in-kind donation receipt!
Sponsor Student Meals
With everything going on at our campuses right now, students may feel uncomfortable or unsafe visiting campus dining halls. If you’d like to help provide them with some nourishing meals, you can sponsor a campus lunch using our secure, online donation form and use the “Comments Box” to provide instructions.
$180 - Pizza or Bagels: Your $180 donation can provide a group of students with a bagel brunch or pizza feast
$360 - Falafel: Your $360 donation can bring a taste of Israel to campus with falafel, hummus and shwarma
$540 - Kosher BBQ: Your $540 donation will fill students’ bellies with brisket, chicken and corn bread
Due to dietary needs, allergies and religious observances, we are unable to accept offers of home-cooked dinners and desserts. If you would like to provide snacks and treats for our students, you can purchase packaged items that have a visible kashrut symbol and deliver them to our office at 858 W Wrightwood, Chicago, IL 60614
Donate to Metro Chicago Hillel
Even as we see more and more extreme antisemitism at our schools than ever before, we stand confidently with our students. This is what Hillel is for: to keep Jewish students safe, and at the same time to maintain a vibrant, joyous Jewish community, on campus and around the city. Whether you’re a parent, friend, student, neighbor or alumni, we’re deeply grateful for your generosity.
Online donations directly support Metro Chicago Hillel. Click here or use the button above. If you prefer to contribute by check, please make your checks payable to Metro Chicago Hillel and mail to: Metro Chicago Hillel, 858 W. Wrightwood Ave. #1, Chicago, IL 60614.