What Happens When We Teach Philanthropy Like We Teach Leadership?
What happens when we teach philanthropy the same way we teach leadership, as a lifelong practice of investing in our values?
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At Texas Hillel, our mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. We envision a world in which every Jewish student is empowered to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. We also take seriously the UT motto that "what starts here changes the world," and see Texas Hillel as a place for students to make friends, build community, find mentors, learn, celebrate, and lead.Undergraduate Enrollment
2,750 Jewish Students (6.4%*)
42,855 Students
*Percent of population
42,855 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
750 Jewish Students (7.0%*)
10,699 Students
*Percent of population
10,699 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff Yes
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow Yes
- No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant Yes
- No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Religious Services
Texas Hillel is home to a large and diverse Jewish community. Shabbat and holiday services are led by a mix of students and rabbinic staff, typically using our own Texas Hillel siddur (prayer book) on Shabbat. Students interested in learning to lead a service are encouraged to work with staff to hone their skills, and we are eager to expand our offerings and grow with our community's needs.
Frequency: Friday night only
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 27%
- U.S. Region South
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $11,688
- Tuition Out-of-State $44,908
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- Greek Life Yes
Campus Voices
Going away to college can be daunting, as you leave behind the familiarity of home. I remember worrying I wouldn’t find a place that feels like home and would never fully adjust to living somewhere new. That is, I felt that way until I started going to Texas Hillel.Â
Sarie Goodweather, Austin, TX
Read Sarie’s Story Here
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Check out some of the scholarships available for University of Texas, Austin Jewish students.
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To support excellent research among undergraduate students on Jewish topics.
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Any first-year student who has formally declared Jewish Studies as a major. The recipient must plan to be enrolled full-time at UT as a Jewish Studies major in the semester following the application deadline.
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Current Jewish Studies Major. The recipient will be known as the "Aaron Scholar" for the academic year in which the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must plan to be enrolled at UT for the full academic year (two semesters) following the application deadline.
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