Jewish Holiday Celebrations" Subheadline: "Join us throughout the year for meaningful Jewish holiday observances and weekly Shabbat celebrations.
Shabbat
Shabbat Services are at 6 PM in the main sanctuary and dinner is at 6:30 PM in the dining room every Friday of the school year at Hillel.
Come taste the joys of Shabbat with Hillel at Virginia Tech! From special theme nights to guest speakers, every Shabbat at VT is unique. On Friday nights, 50 to 100 students come together for inclusive, innovative, and student-driven Shabbat services, followed by a delicious Kosher meal. No matter your level of observance or experience, you are very welcome. Join us on any Friday during the school year for food, friends, and fun!
Check the calendar frequently as more programming details are added throughout the year!
High Holidays
For years our Hillel has served as a community gathering place during the High Holidays. We have had over a thousand individuals use our Center for services and dinners. We offer egalitarian services and opportunities for student participation and leadership. There are also beginner services available for those who are unfamiliar with the High Holiday services, but still want to participate.
*Free registration for services is required.
Passover
Hillel at Virginia Tech is proud to offer a first night seder for students who are away from their home. We combine both tradition and innovation in our seders! We offer Kosher-for-Passover lunches and dinners for students during Passover.
To attend Seder, contact beryl@hillelvt.org
Below is the example passover meal plan from last year:
Saturday, April 12th
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Seder starts at 7:00 PM
To attend Seder, contact annalee@hillelvt.org
Sunday, April 13th
Hillel, 11 am - 1 pm
Hillel, 6 pm
Tuesday, April 15th
Location on campus TBA, 11 am - 1 pm
Hillel, 6 pm
Wednesday, April 16th
Location on campus TBA, 11 am - 1 pm
Senior Shabbat at Hillel, 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 17th
Location on campus TBA, 11 am - 1 pm
Hillel, 6 pm
Friday, April 18th
Location on campus TBA, 11 am - 1 pm
Hillel, 6:30 pm
Saturday, April 19th
Hillel, 11 am - 1 pm
Hillel, 6 pm
Sunday, April 20th
Hillel, 11 am - 1 pm
Hillel, 8:30 pm
Yom HaShoah
Reading of the Names
Each year, Hillel at Virginia Tech observes Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a solemn ceremony honoring the memory of the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. Our community gathers to read the names of victims, light memorial candles, and hear from Holocaust survivors and their descendants.
This meaningful observance creates space for remembrance, education, and reflection on our responsibility to stand against hatred and injustice.
[2026 schedule to be announced]