A tapestry of Jewish practice, belief, belonging, and joy.

Shabbat at BRH is a unique campus experience. It is a time for hundreds of Jewish students to gather with their friends, enjoy wonderful meals, and recharge after the long weeks of studying and classes.

Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform minyanim (Shabbat services) meet Friday nights at 6:15pm. A delicious and free Shabbat dinner is served at 7:30pm. Shabbat morning minyanim gather at 10:00am followed by free kiddush lunch. Shabbat afternoons include Third Meal and Havdallah.

There is no need to register in advance and all students are welcome. Shabbat Shalom!

BRH makes it easy for students to observe the full calendar of Jewish holidays. Whether the fall’s New Year’s holidays, or Hanukkah, Purim, and Pesach, students can count opportunities to celebrate the festivals and connect deeply with the meaning and themes of our sacred times.

BRH provides everything students need to observe Jewish holidays according to traditions both old and new.

BRH is a center for Kosher culinary culture. Our Kosher kitchen provides kosher-certified meals for all Shabbatot and holidays, and enables student clubs to cook together, respecting and learning about Jewish food traditions.

Kosher snacks and beverages are always available at BRH. Brown and RISD offer rapidly growing options for Kosher food including Kosher meal plans. Last Fall, Brown opened a dedicated Kosher Kitchen at the Sharpe Refectory. Learn more today.

And Providence is a hidden gem of Kosher-certified restaurants and cafes.

Daily morning minyan meets at 7:45am at BRH. A space filled with gratitude and reflection, the BRH daily minyan is open to all students, regardless of background and level of Jewish literacy. Students hoping to grow in familiarity with the daily liturgy can expect to find support from BRH's rabbinic leadership and fellow students.

Our College Hill Eruv enables a growing population of observant Jewish students to be fully at home at Brown and RISD, and reflects the University's foundational commitment to diversity and religious expression. Click to view the Eruv map.

The College Hill Eruv is an extension of the Providence Eruv, which for over thirty years has covered Jewish communities located on Providence's historic East Side. Learn more about the College Hill and Providence Eruv today!

Jewish students belong to a global Jewish people with a shared home in the State of Israel. BRH is a launchpad for educational and immersive travel to Israel, and a platform for Israel engagement and advocacy here on College Hill. For students looking to explore Israel for the first time, BRH Birthright is the perfect opportunity. And for students seeking to pursue research or internships, BRH's generous College Hill Abroad in Israel (CHAI) scholarships are easy to apply for and access. To learn more about either of these programs, email BRH at info@brownrisdhillel.org

This timeline highlights significant moments and milestones in Jewish life at Brown University. Drawing extensively from the university archives, it offers a community-oriented account of shared history and growth from Brown’s founding through the present day.