About Us

The Brody Jewish Center, Hillel at the University of Virginia, is the focal point in a renaissance of Jewish life for the estimated 1,000 Jewish undergraduates on Grounds.  Building upon UVa’s strong tradition of student leadership, the Brody Jewish Center actively and successfully empowers Jewish students to create relevant and meaningful Jewish experiences focus on education, empowerment, and community.

Whether it's through weekly Shabbat dinners, taking a bus of students on Birthright, social gatherings, interfaith dialogues, or volunteering at a local homeless shelter, there is a place for every student at the Brody Jewish Center.  With over 50 students serving in leadership roles, The Brody Jewish Center is truly an organization for students, run by students. 

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Prospective students

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Mission

Vision

​To develop relationships, communities, and experiences that empower Jewish students at UVa to take ownership of their Jewish identity.

​Every student will make an enduring commitment to Judaism and the Jewish People

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Values

Brody Jewish Center is committed to:

• Creating pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive communities;
• Creating multiple entry points and outlets for involvement in Jewish life;
• Knowing every student by name and by story;
• Fostering students’ intellectual, emotional, and social growth;
• Creating a balance of being distinctively Jewish and universally human;
• Fostering a relationship with Israel and global Jewish peoplehood;
• Delivering excellence, innovation, accountability, and results.

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What Our Students Are Saying

“You get to build a community for a specific group of people and give them something they’ve been missing or looking for at UVA. I’ve learned a lot about how to weave Jewish values into my everyday interests and involvements, like social justice, through my connections with the staff at the BJC”  
- Noa Kipnis, CLAS '23 

“I met all of my friends here at the BJC. Moving in early and having a group of people to get close with has been really amazing. It’s been a fantastic support group as we all settle into college. There’s always someone to say hi to, always someone to study with. The BJC is a great place to go to for whatever I’m looking for in the moment. There are tons of great programs and events, but it’s also a great place to just go and relax, hangout, or study with friends.” ​
- Samara Tanner, CLAS '26