Our History

Established in Blacksburg in the late 1940s, Hillel at Virginia Tech is the heart and home of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s 2,000 Jewish undergraduate and graduate students. In the spirit of Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community, we affirm the inherent dignity and value of every student, regardless of their age, color, ability, gender, political affiliation, race, or sexual orientation.

Our History

Established in Blacksburg in the late 1940s, Hillel at Virginia Tech is the heart and home of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s 2,000 Jewish undergraduate and graduate students. In the spirit of Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community, we affirm the inherent dignity and value of every student, regardless of their age, color, ability, gender, political affiliation, race, or sexual orientation.

Our History
& Impact

Alumni Stories

Mayer Levy
Mayer
Levy

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Brian Storrie
Brian
Storrie

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Ben Abramowitz

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Howard Feiertag

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Butch Aaron
Butch
Aaron

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Seymour Stein
Seymour
Stein

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Bruce Kaplan
Bruce
Kaplan

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Rochelle Friedman

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Alvin Orlian
Alvin
Orlian

Emily leads efforts to connect with local communities, ensuring our programs meet their needs and provide lasting impact.

Our History
& Impact