Diversity
Hillel Montreal is a Jewish student organization that represents the needs of the diverse Jewish student population in Montreal. Hillel Montreal is responsible and committed to creating a vibrant, innovative and exciting campus life for Jewish CEGEP and university students. Hillel Montreal aims to create an atmosphere of openness where all students feel welcome and comfortable to actively participate in programming or attend events.
Leadership
Hillel Montreal is a student run, student led organization. Students work hard to develop innovative and fun programs, as well as taking key roles in community issues. Through their involvement, students gain invaluable experience in leadership, teamwork, community responsibility, fundraising and marketing.
Jewish Pride
Hillel Montreal is committed to fostering Jewish pride through creative activities and programs involving Jewish learning and promoting Jewish values and identity. Hillel runs Shabbat and Jewish holiday programming throughout the year.
Israel Affairs
Hillel Montreal supports the democratic State of Israel. Hillel’s advocacy wing develops ways influence public opinion, influence public leaders and make things comfortable for Jewish students on campus. Hillel’s Israel culture wing promotes Israeli culture through educational seminars, food, festivals and other programs.
Social Action
Hillel Montreal recognizes its responsibility to the Montreal community. Hillel is dedicated to transforming campus life through community partnership, advocacy, awareness, volunteering, and education. Framed by the Jewish imperative of tikkun olam (‘fixing the world’), Hillel engages and empowers students in meaningful public service and social justice work. Hillel organizes programming involved with the poor, handicapped, elderly and the environment. Hillel is affiliated with numerous causes such as Dans La Rue, Just For Kids Foundation, One Family and breast cancer research just to name a few.
Fun
The Hillel House is a great place to socialize, hangout, mix and mingle. The Hillel House is fully loaded with a restaurant (featuring a delicious North American and Israeli grill priced for the student budget), lounge with big screen TV, comfy couches and a library with free internet and computers. Hillel organizes many parties (such as our legendary Purim Party), BBQs and many other fun activities for students.
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Hillel House on Stanley built.
1943
Mount Royal Lodge agrees to sponsor Hillel, at the request of the Maccabean Circle and Avukah (Zionist group on campus formed the first Hillel Executive), the lodge assumed full responsibility for the budget until 1946.
1944
B'nai Brith Mount Royal Lodge purchased 3460 Stanley for Hillel.
1947
Official dedication of Hillel Foundation of Montreal.
Hillel established at Sir George Williams College (Concordia).
1961
The famous Arnold Toynbee/Ambassador Yaakov Herzog debate "Jews are a fossil" broadcast on CJAD.
Scholarship Committee established to help students in university.
Hillel Canteen established with the help of B'nai Brith Woemen volunteering.
1964
Chapel inaugurated. Torah mantles reclaimed from the remnants of the Czechoslovakian Jewish community.
1970
Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry established the first advocacy group for Soviet Jewry.
1972
Centre Hillel established to serve Francophone Jews attending Université de Montreal.
1974
Program established to work with CEGEP students at Dawson and Vanier.
1975
Nazi war criminal hunter Simon Wiesenthal spoke to Hillel in his avowed last appearance in Canada, to protest Canadian policy towards war criminals.
1978
lel Task Force for Ethiopian Jewry created to sensitize Jewry to the plight of the remnants of this Jewish civilization.
1980
Cult Project, later named Info-Cult, created as the only cult centre in Canada.
1985
Building on Gatineau St. purchased and renovated for Centre Hillel.
1991
Stanley building renovated with the creation of the Anne G. Bailey residence for out of town students.
1994
Students and Faculty organize the first annual Peter Kleinman Holocaust Symposium. Over 3000 people attend the various events. 130 students visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.
1997
Centralization of Hillel Montreal with the creation of the Citywide Executive.
1998
Opening of student bank account.
Students vote to unequivocally support the government of Israel and its policies.
Student leaders meet with Charles Bronfman.
1999
Student leaders meet with Ariel Sharon in Atlanta.
2000
Inaugural birthright Israel trip.
Student leaders meet former Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at Beth Israel Beth Aaron Synagogue in Cote St. Luc.
Student Leaders meet with the parents of the Israeli kidnapped soldiers in Chicago.
2001
Rally for Peace in Israel on McTavish attracts over 2,500 students.
