Upcoming Events


May
9
10:30 AM10:30

MCH End of Year Celebration!

Come commemorate the end of the school year, celebrate our seniors, and say see you later (not goodbye!) to our friends and staff for the summer. Additionally, there will be a collection of Jewish art showcased in the building all made by MCH students for viewing.

The event will be Friday, May 9th from 10:30-12:30 @ the MCH offices, 858 W Wrightwood Ave

10:30-11:00: ONLY seniors/graduating students are welcome for a schmooze and l'chaim with the staff. 

11:00-12:30: Brunch and art gallery opens for everyone to enjoy!

Register HERE.

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May
7
5:00 PM17:00

Sorority Challah Bake

Metro Chicago Hillel is inviting the Panhellenic community at DePaul University for a Challah bake! Come to our Hillel office (858 W Wrightwood) on May 7th, at 5pm. We're excited to teach you what challah is, how to braid it (no experience needed!), and for you to take a tasty treat home! Free diner provided!

Register HERE.

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May
6
11:30 AM11:30

Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Star Wars

Come join Rav Jonathan and Marni on Tuesday, May 6th at 11:30am for a Lunch n' learn. We'll be eating, chatting, and exploring about Jewishness in fantasy, and Jewish perspectives on the struggle between good and evil. Come stop by the JLC (Jewish Life Center- Student Center Room 340) for a free lunch and interesting discussion. We are so excited to see you!

Register HERE.

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Apr
16
7:30 PM19:30

Matzo Brei Brinner @ Base Logan Square

Join Base Logan Square on 4/16 at 7:30 pm for Brinner! Yes, that's breakfast for dinner. In good seasonal fashion, we will be serving both sweet and savory matzo brei with other delicious Passover-friendly foods. With mimosas too, of course! Come hang out and have brinner, duh. Address and details provided the day before the program. 

Click here to register.

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Apr
1
6:15 PM18:15

October 8 Movie Screening

Our world both on and off campus has looked a lot different since October 8th, 2023. This film unpacks the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, social media, and across the U.S. since Hamas’s 10/7 attack on Israel. Join Metro Chicago Hillel for a screening and discussion on Tuesday, April 1st. Registration required.

Registration includes movie ticket, food, popcorn, drink, and reflection with Rav Ezra afterwards.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlMCVNgdUSS4OLh3T_wxvxnm0s07RU8Oo1HuJAdI3HdHfvQ/closedform

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Columbia College Chicago Stand-Up Special
Mar
20
6:30 PM18:30

Columbia College Chicago Stand-Up Special

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Join us at THE HIVE at Columbia College Chicago for a hilarious evening of stand-up comedy! Non-Columbia students must register beforehand and bring an ID for entry to the event.

Register here: https://hillelheart.my.site.com/eventreg/s/flow/Engagement_Sign_In_URL_Launched_add_participant_flow_v2_1?EngagementId=a0oRP000006ndw1

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Purim with Drag Bubbe
Mar
11
5:30 PM17:30

Purim with Drag Bubbe

OY VEY! Merriam Levkowitz is BACK by popular demand for another Purim Spectacular. Meet us at the Annoyance Theatre on March 11th for hamantashen, bottomless mocktails, and one HECK of a show. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register here: https://hillelheart.my.site.com/eventreg/s/flow/Engagement_Sign_In_URL_Launched_add_participant_flow_v2_1EngagementId=a0oRP000006uXc9&HillelName=Metro_Chicago_Hillel&HillelId=0013u00001rtgNS

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Feb
28
6:30 PM18:30

MCH Alumni Shabbat

Calling all MCH Alumni! Together with a group of former MCH students, we’ve created an Alumni Council so people can stay in touch with each other, and keep with them a small piece of what made Hillel so special. With that in mind we’re hosting our first event: an Alumni Shabbat! Friday, Feb 28, 2025, 6:30 pm @ the first floor of Silverstein Base Lincoln Park. Visit https://forms.juf.org/Hillels/MetroHillelPayment to register.

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