WashU Hillel Parent & Family Weekend 2026
Saturday, October 31
Shabbos Morning Services | 9:30 am | Hillel
Student-led traditional Orthodox services followed by kiddush and snacks.
Community Shabbos Lunch | 12:15 pm | Hillel
Experience the vibrant and warm community that comes together for Shabbos each week at Hillel! Stay after morning services and kiddush or come by midday for our special Shabbos lunch with members of the Hillel staff and OU-JLIC Co-Directors, Rav Shlomo and Kyra Ashkanazy. After Mincha, students and families can enjoy a board game together in our living room, relax around our building or on the hammocks in our yard, or stroll through campus or nearby Forest Park. Student meals are free; family member meals are $30/person.
Seudah Shlishit | 5:10 pm | OU-JLIC Home (address provided upon RSVP)
Come together at the end of Shabbos for food, singing, sharing of Torah, and community, hosted by OU-JLIC Co-Directors, Rav Shlomo and Kyra Ashkanazy, in partnership with WashU Hillel.
Due to catering deadlines, RSVPs are requested by Sunday, October 18. To RSVP for Shabbos events, click here!
Sunday, November 1
The Day After: From Israel's National Elections to the Upcoming Midterms
A Conversation with Policy Expert Dr. Efraim Chalamish
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 10am Brunch | 10am Talk | Hillel
Where is Israel heading from here? Just a few days after Israel's national elections, join WashU Hillel for brunch and Dr. Efraim Chalamish (WashU ’30 Parent), Professor of International Law and Economics at NYU and a Senior Advisor & Media Commentator, for an insightful analysis of the Israeli election process and its results. From the potential coalitions, to trends, and how the results might impact key regional and international diplomatic, military, and commercial relations— Dr. Chalamish will unpack it all and discuss what comes next.
Student brunch is free; community and family member brunch is $18/person.
RSVPs are requested by Sunday, October 25. To RSVP, click here!
Co-sponsored by WIPAC and the Israel on Campus Coalition. Additional program co-sponsors in progress.
Bagel Brunch | 10am - 2pm | Hillel
A popular Sunday destination among students, stop by anytime to enjoy bagels, lots of lox, and more at our delicious brunch! Thank you to our co-sponsors, MindyKnows and Mosaic, for underwriting the cost of brunch this week for our students!
Student brunch is free; community and family member brunch is $18/person.
RSVPs are requested by Sunday, October 25. To RSVP, click here!
