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Jewish Life in Charleston Starts Here

Whether you're looking for Shabbat dinners, lifelong friendships, leadership opportunities, Jewish learning, Israel experiences, or simply a place to call home, Charleston Hillel helps students build a meaningful Jewish college experience at the College of Charleston.

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What does a week at Hillel look like?

College life moves quickly, and no two weeks are exactly the same. Whether you're grabbing a bagel between classes, studying with friends in the Jewish Studies Center, celebrating Shabbat, attending a leadership meeting, or heading to the beach on the weekend, Hillel offers countless opportunities to connect, grow, and make the most of your college experience. Here's a glimpse of what a typical week might look like.

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Weekend

Beach trips, game nights, community service opportunities, and community events.

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Monday

Study, relax, and hang out in the Hillel Lounge at the Jewish Studies Center.

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Tuesday

Bagel Tuesday in the Hillel Lounge! Come grab a bagel and meet new students.

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Wednesday

Coffee chats, student club events, learning opportunities, social events, and so much more!

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Friday

Shabbat dinner with friends, cooked up by our own Chef John.

What  upcoming activities look like.

  • Shabbat Dinner
    Shabbat Dinner
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 21
    Jewish Studies Center
    Aug 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jewish Studies Center, 96 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29424, USA
  • Sun, Sep 06
    Location is TBD
    Sep 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Location is TBD
  • Homecoming Shabbat
    Homecoming Shabbat
    Fri, Nov 06
    Jewish Studies Center
    Nov 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
    Jewish Studies Center, 96 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29424, USA
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Let's chat!

Are you coming for a visit or just looking for some information? Let's have a conversation about Jewish life in Charleston.

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