Religious Life at Rutgers Hillel

VP of Religious Life, Dani Bank, can be reached at studentboard@rutgershillel.org. For information about Rutgers Hillel’s Kosher policy, click here.

Conservative Life

Koach, the Conservative community at Rutgers Hillel, fosters a welcoming space for students seeking a connection to their Jewish heritage. Whether through Shabbat services or social events, Koach offers a vibrant community for all students. Shabbat services are held every Friday evening, and on select Saturdays, students travel to Highland Park for services, followed by a community lunch at Rabbi Esther Reed’s home. Koach is about building both religious and social connections.

Koach/Conservative Community Co-Chairs

Boaz Fox & Stav Kanza

Koach/Conservative Rabbi

Rabbi Esther Reed

Hadar Student Rabbi

Noam Blauer

Orthodox Life

The Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (OU-JLIC) at Rutgers provides a strong foundation for Orthodox students to maintain their Jewish practices while navigating the college experience. In partnership with the Orthodox Union, OU-JLIC helps students balance their commitment to Judaism with involvement in secular life. Our campus JLIC educators, Rav Matthew Nitzanim and Rebbetzin Yael Nitzanim, lead weekly classes, host guest speakers, and support religious observance through key services such as kosher meals, Shabbat, and an eruv. They also oversee our student-led programming through Mesorah, which offers additional opportunities for learning and spiritual development.

Minyan Times:
  • Shacharit: 8:30am on Sunday, 8:00am Monday-Friday
  • Mincha: 10 minutes before sunset, followed by Maariv

Mesorah/Orthodox Community Co-Chairs

Gaby Gotesman & J.J. Guralnik

Mesorah/Orthodox OU-JLIC Educators

Rabbi Matthew and Rebbetzin Yael Nitzanim

Reform Life

The Reform Jewish community at Hillel affirms the central tenets of Judaism - God, Torah, and Israel - while acknowledging the diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices. In a warm and welcoming environment, we engage with Jewish tradition, offering opportunities for prayer, social action, relationship-building, and education. Fully egalitarian and LGBTQ+ affirming, diverse and inclusive, we offer weekly Shabbat services, holiday programming, bi-weekly social events, as well as community service projects. We cherish creativity and innovation and love new ideas! Our goal is to create a community where all students feel welcome to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity.

Kehillah/Reform Community Co-Chairs

Oliver Marchant & Lily Rudd

Kehillah/Reform Rabbi

Rabbi Joshua Lobel

Rutgers Hillel maintains a standard of Kosher observance that meets the needs of our diverse community, including our Orthodox student population. For more information, please be in touch with any of our five Clergy team members who are listed above.

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