By the time a student leaves MIT, they should know as much as they can about their chosen field—and just as much about themselves. For many Jewish students, this includes engaging deeply with Jewish wisdom, exploring how their tradition can speak to the big questions of life, identity, values, and purpose.
MIT Hillel fosters an open, intellectually vibrant environment where students from all backgrounds—religious, secular, and everything in between—can explore Jewish texts, ideas, and practices in meaningful, relevant, and personalized ways. Whether you’re looking for deep Talmud study, curious about what Judaism says about gender or ethics, or just want to talk about holidays over a movie and pizza, there’s a space for you here.
Learning happens in many formats to match students’ schedules and styles: weekly classes, casual schmoozing, film discussions, and more. We explore everything from ancient texts to contemporary questions,
Curious about what’s happening this semester? Want to start your own learning group? Reach out to MIT Hillel—we’d love to learn with you.







