Holiday Programming

Holiday Programming

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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.

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah

    Monday, Sept. 22 - Dinner* 6:30 PM, Services 7:30 PM

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah

    Monday, Sept. 22 - Dinner* 6:30 PM, Services 7:30 PM

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah

    Monday, Sept. 22 - Dinner* 6:30 PM, Services 7:30 PM

  • Rosh Hashanah Services

    Tuesday, Sept. 23 - 10 AM Morning Services

  • Rosh Hashanah Services

    Tuesday, Sept. 23 - 10 AM Morning Services

  • Rosh Hashanah Services

    Tuesday, Sept. 23 - 10 AM Morning Services

  • Tashlich

    Tuesday, Sept. 23, 4 PM at the Duck Pond

  • Tashlich

    Tuesday, Sept. 23, 4 PM at the Duck Pond

  • Tashlich

    Tuesday, Sept. 23, 4 PM at the Duck Pond

  • Leadership Dinner (Shabbat Shuvah)

    Friday Sept. 26, 6pm - Commonwealth B in Squires

  • Leadership Dinner (Shabbat Shuvah)

    Friday Sept. 26, 6pm - Commonwealth B in Squires

  • Leadership Dinner (Shabbat Shuvah)

    Friday Sept. 26, 6pm - Commonwealth B in Squires

  • Kol Nidre

    Wednesday, Oct. 1 - Pre-Fast Dinner* 5:30pm, Kol Nidre 7~pm

  • Kol Nidre

    Wednesday, Oct. 1 - Pre-Fast Dinner* 5:30pm, Kol Nidre 7~pm

  • Kol Nidre

    Wednesday, Oct. 1 - Pre-Fast Dinner* 5:30pm, Kol Nidre 7~pm

  • Yom Kippur Day Services

    Thursday, Oct. 2 - 10am-12pm morning service, 12pm Yizkor

  • Yom Kippur Day Services

    Thursday, Oct. 2 - 10am-12pm morning service, 12pm Yizkor

  • Yom Kippur Day Services

    Thursday, Oct. 2 - 10am-12pm morning service, 12pm Yizkor

  • Motzei Yom Kippur

    Thursday, Oct. 2 - 6:30pm Ne’ilah, 7:30~pm Break Fast*

  • Motzei Yom Kippur

    Thursday, Oct. 2 - 6:30pm Ne’ilah, 7:30~pm Break Fast*

  • Motzei Yom Kippur

    Thursday, Oct. 2 - 6:30pm Ne’ilah, 7:30~pm Break Fast*

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

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  • Below is the example passover meal plan from last year:

  • Saturday, April 12th

    Day 1 Seder*

    Day 1 Seder*

    Day 1 Seder*

    Sunday, April 13th

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Hillel, 11 am - 1 pm

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Hillel, 6 pm

    Tuesday, April 15th

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Location on campus TBA, 11 am - 1 pm

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Hillel, 6 pm

    Wednesday, April 16th

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Location on campus TBA, 11 am - 1 pm

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Senior Shabbat at Hillel, 6:30 pm

    Thursday, April 17th

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Location on campus TBA, 11 am - 1 pm

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Hillel, 6 pm

    Friday, April 18th

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Location on campus TBA, 11 am - 1 pm

    Shabbat Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Shabbat Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Shabbat Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Hillel, 6:30 pm

    Saturday, April 19th

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Hillel, 11 am - 1 pm

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Dinner (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Hillel, 6 pm

    Sunday, April 20th

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    Lunch (Kosher-for-Passover)

    • Hillel, 11 am - 1 pm

    Mimouna

    Mimouna

    Mimouna

    • 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]