ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is home to a vibrant community of Jewish students from across the country.
Meaningful connections are created through Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, social activities and intellectual pursuits. Students are supported by a welcoming campus committed to the well-being of its students and have opportunities to have deep Jewish experiences, grow in their faith and develop lasting friendships.
The Hilltop is a warm environment to engage in Jewish life. ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ encourages and supports our students as they celebrate holidays and strengthen their Jewish identities. Hillel serves as a Jewish home away from home, creating rich Jewish experiences and spiritual guidance as students navigate their college experience. As of Spring 2025, Hillel has a new campus home in Prothro Hall which serves as a community hub.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ honors religious belief and practice through its Religious Observance Policy, including accommodations for Jewish holidays and consideration of these observances when planning major University events.
While ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ does not yet offer kosher dining, campus facilities provide vegan and vegetarian meals, along with some prepackaged, grab & go and delivery kosher selections.
Students celebrate holidays and traditions with Jewish campus organizations.
Jewish student life at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is rooted in community, celebration, learning and deep conversations. Some noteworthy events and traditions at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ include:
The joyful energy of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s Jewish students is present on campus and beyond! Multiple Birthright Israel campus trips are offered each year for ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students, Chabad hosts dinners and guest speakers, and Hillel at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ and AEPi share a Boulevard tent during home football games.
Interested students may , which offers courses exploring Jewish history, thought and culture.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Hillel provides Jewish students with a strong home base for religious, cultural and social life, guided by two full-time professionals.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Chabad has a mission to uplift a robust Jewish experience on campus, fortifying ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s growing Jewish population.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s AEPi fraternity is committed to developing leadership skills and forming lifelong bonds.
University leadership, the Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life, and ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s rabbi remain in close communication with Jewish students – as well as those from other faith traditions – to listen to concerns, provide guidance and offer support. This includes helping students navigate the impact of larger geopolitical events, fostering dialogue, and creating a community where every student feels heard, respected and cared for.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is deeply committed to ensuring students feel safe and supported on campus. Jewish student organizations and community members collaborate closely with ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Police, who follow national best practices and partner with organizations such as the FBI, Homeland Security, the Secure Community Network, the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Security Program and the Dallas Fusion ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Police provide threat assessment, planning assistance and security personnel at Jewish events on campus at no cost to the community.
StopAntisemitism’s 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ earned an A in its response to antisemitism – one of only 15 universities nationwide.
Dallas has a passionate and well-established Jewish community, providing additional cultural and religious exploration beyond campus.
Dallas is home to 80,000 Jewish residents and major Jewish institutions that host religious and cultural events throughout the year.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is less than two miles from , the largest synagogue in the southern United States. There are 47 synagogues in North Texas.
The Jewish community of Dallas is actively engaged with ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, with organizations such as the providing support to Hillel at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ and local professionals offering insights and networking opportunities to students.
*All congregations listed below are LGBT friendly congregations.
Address: 8500 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas, TX 75225
Email: hello@tedallas.org
Phone: 214-706-0000
Careline: 214-706-0012 (After-hours emergency line for crisis related calls)
Address: 9401 Douglas Ave. Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: 214-361-6606
Transportation to Shearith Israel
Michelle Refoua, megoua@shearith.org
Phone: 214-939-7310
Address: 6930 Alpha Rd. Dallas, TX 75240
Phone: 972-661-1810
Clergy Emergency Phone: 972-661-1810 ext.: 300
Contact
David Lamden, Executive Director
Email: dlamden@templeshalomdallas.org
Services held at Northaven Church
Address: 11211 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75230
*On the Southwest corner of Preston and Northaven Rd.
Approximately 3.64% of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students identify as Jewish.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is a church-related institution with a non-sectarian curriculum. We welcome people of every religious background and no religious commitments. Many students within the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ community have rich spiritual and religious lives. The Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life on campus seeks to create an inclusive community for those of all religious backgrounds through spiritual mentorship as well as programming for events and religious holidays.
Students do not have to be Methodist to attend ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. While founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, the University’s founding principles were to promote higher education and freedom of inquiry. ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ remains non-sectarian in its teaching.
While ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ does not yet offer Kosher dining, campus facilities provide vegan and vegetarian meals, along with some prepackaged, grab & go and delivery Kosher selections.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ has a religious observance policy for students that supports observance of religious holidays. All Jewish holidays are celebrated on campus with religious services and communal meals hosted by Hillel at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, under the leadership of Assistant Chaplain for Jewish Life, Rabbi Heidi Coretz.
Yes, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ has many opportunities to attend Shabbat dinners and connect with the Jewish community. Hillel at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ and ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Shabbat are two organizations that host regular Chabad at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ dinners, as well as many other events such as Challah Bake, Bagel Monday, social nights out and many more!