Hillel of Metro Detroit Community Programs

Shabbat Dinner with Chabad

6:45 PM Kabalat Shabbat

7:30 PM Dinner

Friday, February 3

@ ChabaD of Greater Downtown Detroit

278 Mack Ave, Detroit


Join HMD and ChabaD of Greater Downtown Detroit for a classic Shabbat dinner in the city. Kabalat Shabbat services are at 6:45 PM and dinner is at 7:30 PM. RSVP to save your spot!


Questions? Contact Olivia at Olivia@hillel-detroit.org for more info!

Register Here!

Jewish Heritage Night with the Motor City Cruise

7:00 PM

Monday, February 13

@ Wayne State Fieldhouse

RSVP by February 3


Come watch Ryan Turell, the first Orthodox Jewish player to be drafted into an NBA franchise, in action at the Wayne State Fieldhouse for Jewish Heritage Night!


$10 Package includes:

  • Kosher food and snacks
  • Discounted Cruise Ticket
  • Post-game meet & greet with Ryan Turell
  • Chance to win Ryan Turell autographed memorabilia


Questions? Contact Olivia at Olivia@hillel-detroit.org for more info!

Register Here!

Wayne State Upcoming Programs

SFI Bedouin Bonfire

5:00 PM

Wednesday, February 8

@ Hillel Lounge


Join WSU Students for Israel as we gather with food and friends to learn about the Bedouin people and culture in Israel.


Questions? Contact Jeremy at Jeremysoper909@gmail.com for more info!

Register Here!

Monday is Cookie Day

Every Monday @ The Hillel Lounge


On Monday afternoons, HMD will have fresh baked cookies! Come up to the sixth floor for a yummy treat sponsored by sweet memories from Alan z”l and Ruth Hurvitz. 

Questions? Email Olivia

Thursday is Bagel Day

Every Thursday @ The Hillel Lounge


We are excited to bring back bagel days at HMD. Stop in to the Hillel lounge on Thursdays to enjoy a free bagel on us! 

Questions? Email Brittany

Oakland University Upcoming Programs

Italian Shabbat Dinner

5:00 PM

Friday, February 10

@ The Oakland Center


Join the Jewish Student Organization for a tasty Italian style Shabbat dinner in the Oakland Center. RSVP now to save your spot!


Questions? Contact Olivia at Olivia@hillel-detroit.org for more info!

Register Here!

Lawrence Tech Upcoming Programs

JSO Shabbat Dinner

6:30 PM

Friday, January 27

C406 in the Welcome Center


Join the Jewish Student Organization at LTU for Shabbat dinner filled with food and friends! This dinner is free for students. RSVP by January 20 to save your spot!


Questions? Contact Ava at acole3@ltu.edu for more info!

Register Here!

Oakland Community College Upcoming Programs

Wellness Workshop

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday, February 2

@ J Building


Join HMD's Social Worker, Aliza Bracha, to Learn helpful strategies for navigating stress and managing student life!


Questions? Contact Aliza at Aliza@hillel-detroit.org for more info!

Questions? Email Aliza

University of Michigan Dearborn

Upcoming Programs

Schmooze and Schmear:

Tu B'Shevat Edition

11:00 AM

Thursday, February 2

@University Center


Stop by HMD's table to grab a bagel and learn about Tu B'Shevat, the Birthday of the trees!


Questions? Contact Brittany at Brittany@hillel-detroit.org for more info!

Questions? Email Brittany

University of Detroit Mercy Upcoming Programs

Wellness Workshop

11:30 AM

Thursday, January 26

@ U of D Dental School


Join Hillel and the University of Detroit Mercy Ministry to learn about wellness tips and tricks to get through the semester!


Questions? Contact Olivia at Olivia@hillel-detroit.org for more info!

Questions? Email Olivia

Mental Health Wellness Corner with Aliza Bracha Klein, LMSW


For more information about Wellness contact Aliza Bracha Klein, LMSW at Aliza@hillel-detroit.org or 248-826-0652.

Contact Aliza

Join the HMD Team!

Hillel of Metro Detroit (HMD), a vibrant and innovative Jewish campus organization, seeks an individual who thrives on creating meaningful connections and conversations to be our new Program Associate. 


For more information about the Program Associate position, please contact Brittany Begun at Brittany@hillel-detroit.org or

313-577-3459

Contact Brittany
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HMD Staff Members

Executive Director

Miriam Starkman

Associate Director

Brittany Begun

Rabbi/Educator

Rabbi Michele Faudem

Development Director

Margo Lazar

Director of Advancement

Illana Greenberg

Office Manager

Kyle Smith

Israel Program Coordinator

Arad Kauf

Director of Marketing & Jewish Life Coordinator 

Olivia Berlin

JFS Social Worker 

Aliza Bracha Klein