MCH Shabbat @ Silverstein Base Lincoln Park
We hope you'll join us for dinner! We're looking forward to delicious food, invigorating conversation, friends new and old, and a chance celebrate Shabbat together :)
Register HERE
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.
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.
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.
Mega Israel Shabbat
What a better way to close out Israel Week than with Shabbat Dinner all together? Come celebrate Israel at this year’s Mega Israel Shabbat! Visit https://forms.gle/AXK5oj4UETziR5XL6 to register.
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Party on Loyola Beach
Celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s independence Day, with a party on the beach! Enjoy food, games, music, and more! Click here to register.

We Will Dance Again!
Come together at Columbia’s The Hive to celebrate your Jewish joy! Enjoy dancing, singing, snacks, and more! Click here to register.
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.
Student Seder @ Metro Chicago Hillel
Wear your comfy clothes and step out of your comfort zone with Rabbi Nicole as we explore why this night feels different from all other nights. Click here to reserve your spot.
Student Seder @ Luba and Bernard Friedman Base Loop
Come gather around the Seder plate as we tell the story of our liberation. We will enjoy a full Seder, sing, share stories, and rejoice in our freedom. This event will be capped, and you must register to attend. Please click here to register.
Columbia College Chicago Movie Night
Join us in The Hive as we watch Liberty Heights (1999). Non-Columbia students must bring an ID to access the building!
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
Shabbat Dinner @ Loyola University Chicago
Join us for Shabbat dinner at Loyola University Chicago
Spring Shabbat!
Put your parkas in storage and join us to celebrate the beginning of Spring at Shabbat Dinner with Metro Chicago Hillel!

Columbia College Chicago Stand-Up Special
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
MCH Purim Shabbat @ Base LGSQ
Come join us at Base Logan Square for a delicious, home cooked Shabbat dinner and a Purim costume contest! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. This is a space specifically for college students. Address and details provided day of the event.
Register here: https://forms.gle/z6Y4g7MTSW4Sx1g3A

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!
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.