Hillel of Colorado
Hillel of Colorado, an independent 501(c)3, is one of over 500 North American affiliates of Hillel International. We are the Jewish home-away-from-home for over 2,500 Jewish students in metro-Denver and in northern Colorado.
Vision
We inspire every Jewish student to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.
Mission
We build a Jewish community whose values enrich the lives of students during their college years and beyond.
Values
Hillel is committed to:
- Training tomorrow's Jewish leaders.
- Nurturing a student-led, staff-supported culture committed to excellence.
- Creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for Jewish students and their allies.
- Motivating students to become lifelong supporters of Israel.
- Empowering students to anchor their lives in their deepest values.
- Inspiring students to embrace Jewish learning and lifelong curiosity.
- Facilitating students' drive to improve our world.
Hillel International
Hillel of Colorado is affiliated with Hillel International – The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, founded in the mid-1920's to "convey Jewish civilization to a new generation."
Named after Rabbi Hillel the Elder, Hillel International has grown into one of the world's largest Jewish campus organizations.
Hillel engages with and inspires the leadership of more Jewish college students than all other endeavors combined.
Demographics
On Hillel of Colorado's campuses in Denver and Ft. Collins:
Metropolitan Denver
Metropolitan Denver has over a dozen colleges and universities. Hillel of Colorado serves them all through The Merage & Allon Hillel Center at the University of Denver.
Northern Colorado
Northern Colorado has four institutions of higher learning. Hillel serves them through The Merage Hillel House at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins.
Overall Current Engagement Numbers (4 Campuses)
