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ABOUT HILLEL AT UTK

Undergraduate Enrollment

300 Jewish Students (0.9%*)
32,041 Students

*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

50 Jewish Students (0.6%*)
8,380 Students

*Percent of population

Faculty

75 Jewish Faculty (3%*)
2,213 Faculty

*Percent of population

UTK is the largest Jewish employer in the state

EVENTS

Shabbat

Hosted on Friday nights, Hillel students gather to welcome the weekly day of rest with good food and even better company!

Havdalah

Hillel students gather to celebrate the end of Shabbat and the beginning of the new week.

Jewish Holidays

Depending on the time of year, Hillel students gather to celebrate the upcoming Jewish holidays!

Shabbaton

Once a year, Hillel students gather in the Smokies for a weekend of hiking, meaningful Israel-focused programming, and building a strong community together.

Hillel Night Out

Hillel students gather at local spots, including Sunspot and the UT Creamery, to hang out with friends and enjoy a bite to eat!

Volunteering

Hillel students gather throughout the year to participate in meaningful volunteer opportunities and give back to the local community.

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