Student Life: Jewish Student Union

The Jewish Student Union (JSU) at Michigan State University is a voting member of ASMSU, MSU’s student government.  Hillel (a non-university organization) and the JSU have a superior working relationship and join forces to create an energetic Jewish presence on campus.

The primary objective of the Jewish Student Union is to provide Jewish students with opportunities to explore their cultural and ethnic experiences. The JSU has many different umbrella groups that have regular and free programs open to the entire student body, faculty and staff at MSU. The JSU annually sponsors Welcome Week Events, Israel Fest, concerts, and many other programs that encompass all aspects of Jewish culture.

The goal of the JSU is to provide a wide variety of programming that caters to the interests of Jewish students and provide opportunities to explore Jewish cultural and ethnic diversity at Michigan State University. The JSU serves as the umbrella organization that supports the programs of a multitude of social, cultural and religious groups. It is co-sponsored and funded by the Associated Students of Michigan State University and the Lester & Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center.

JSU Student Board:

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President

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Vice President

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Secretary

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ASMSU Programming Board Representative

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ASMSU Student Assembly Representative

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ASMSU Academic Assembly Representative

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Residence Hall Association Representative

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Residence Hall Association Representative

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Engagement Intern

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Engagement Intern & Jews in Greek Life Chair

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Jews in Greek Life Chair

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Athletic Chair

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Jewish Women’s Forum Chair

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Jewish Business Association Chair

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Tzedek/ Community Service Chair

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Tzedek/Community Service Chair

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Teva/ Outdoor Club Chair

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Cultural Chair

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Jewish Alternative Break Chair

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Jewish Alternative Break Chair

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ResLife Liaison

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POP Liaison

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Interfaith Liaison

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Senior Class Representative

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Senior Class Representative

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Junior Class Representative

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Junior Class Representative

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Sophomore Class Representative

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Sophomore Class Representative

Jewish Business Association

The Jewish Business Association provides social, cultural and networking opportunities for Jewish business students. The club aims to bring its members together with other Jewish students on campus as well as serve as an educational resource for the greater business school community.

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Jews In Greek Life

Jews In Greek Life (JIGL) is a student group that works closely with Hillel staff to bring together Jewish students who belong to the MSU Fraternity and Sorority community. JIGL hosts many programs and leadership opportunities including a back-to-school mixer at Pizza House, networking and internship opportunities, and a Hookah night. JIGL plans and organizes events where Jewish members, of all Greek organizations, have an opportunity to participate in Jewish events within the Greek system on campus.

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Jewish Women’s Forum

The Jewish Women’s Forum provides programming for women to gather, study, learn, discuss, and celebrate themselves. With programs such as Chinese, Sex & the City, Feeding the Soul: The Jewish Perspective on Body Image and nationally recognized speakers, the Jewish Women’s Forum strives to address issues confronting Jewish women today.

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Jewish Law Society

The mission of the Jewish Law Society (JLS) is to promote a spirit of community among the Jewish law students and other students interested in the same at Michigan State College of Law. JLS looks to promote issues of importance to the Jewish community and is dedicated to providing cultural, social, charitable and educational programs. JLS holds social, religious, and networking events giving students the opportunity to get to know one another and also to meet established Jewish lawyers in Michigan.

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Spartans For Israel

Spartan For Israel (SFI) is Michigan State University’s pro-Israel advocacy group. SFI strives to educate, inform and engage students, faculty members and the MSU community at large about a multitude of Israel related issues. SFI coordinates social, educational and political events. Spartans For Israel sheds light on both the current conflict in the Middle East as well as additional Israel-related topics.

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Tzedek

This social justice student group is based on the Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Tzedek provides opportunities to interact with speakers, perform community service projects, and advocate for issues. This group is designed to educate students in order to transform the culture of campus and the greater community.

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Mishpocha

Mishpocha is the Jewish LGBT group at MSU. Mishpocha provides a relaxed atmosphere where transsexual, bisexual, lesbian, gay and queer people from a wide spectrum of Jewish backgrounds can feel comfortable. Mishpocha does joint programming, including movie nights and Pride Week events, with the LGBT office at MSU. Mishpocha also sponsors guest speakers to lead discussions on topics that affect the LBGT community at Michigan State.

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Interns

Hilllel offers one-year internships for outstanding college students at the Michigan State University. Interns gain a unique opportunity to affect many aspects of Jewish campus life while receiving an excellent professional and learning experience. Hillel offers five distinct opportunities for students to serves as interns. Hillel interns will be responsible for coordinating, organizing and executing programming in their specific program area.

An ideal intern will be a student active in campus life with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to Hillel and Jewish life on campus and a strong desire to develop programming for campus. Interns will work closely with a Hillel professional as their supervisor. The Hillel professional and intern will decide on appropriate hours for the internship. Listed below are brief descriptions of each internship position.

Graphics Intern -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Graphic Interns are expected to produce publicity tools to advertise Hillel’s events. These tools include, but are not limited to, the Hillel calendar, fliers, event invitations, etc. All projects are assigned and overseen by Hillel staff.

Grinspoon-MZ Foundation Israel Advocacy Intern- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Grinspoon-MZ Foundation Israel Advocacy Interns aim to enhance Israel’s image and educate campus communities throughout North America to be more knowledgeable about and supportive of the State of Israel. The Grinspoon-MZ Foundation Israel Advocacy Interns influence their campuses by connecting students to Israeli culture, history, and politics while enabling students to recognize the unique role that Israel plays in their lives.

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Engagement Interns work to get new and uninvolved students active in MSU Hillel and the Jewish Student Union. A friendly face on campus, the Engagement Interns work closely with freshmen students to help make their first year at MSU a welcoming and positive experience.

Marketing Intern - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our marketing intern creates brochures, flyers and works on website maintenance for MSU Hillel. All projects are assigned and overseen by Hillel staff.

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How to Get Involved

Welcome to the Lester & Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center! It is extremely easy to get involved with MSU Hillel. Whether you join us for one of the many events we offer each week or enjoy Shabbat services and dinner on a Friday night, come and visit us at our home at 360 Charles Street. We invite you to become a part of any of our diverse student groups to plan events, promote social change, or just hang out with other MSU students.

At the beginning of each semester MSU Hillel hosts several programs to welcome students back to campus. Hillel provides a variety of venues, like our Welcome Back Picnic at The Rock where students come to meet one another, current student leaders and staff. Students join Hillel groups to help implement projects and events throughout the year. Many students even propose their own programs, with Hillel providing the structure and support to make them happen.

If you're interested in getting involved, join our mailing list and register your areas of interest, or call 517.332.1916.