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We’re so happy to welcome the class of 2030, transfers, and incoming graduate students to Stanford. We’d love to connect!

New students and families: fill out the form below to join the Stanford Jewish community. You’ll receive the Stanford Jewish newsletter, be added to our group chat, and get invitations for you and your family to lots of fun events.

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New Student Welcome!

Hillel Open House for Parents & Families

Tuesday, September 15 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hillel-Ziff Center for Jewish Life, 565 Mayfield Ave.

As you help your student settle into Stanford during New Student Orientation (NSO), we warmly invite you to stop by Hillel for an open house designed especially for parents and family members.

Take a moment to connect with other families, meet the Hillel staff, and learn how Hillel helps Jewish students build community, celebrate Jewish life, find support, and make Stanford feel like home.

Join us to celebrate this meaningful new chapter and raise a l’chaim to your student and family.

Hillel Open House

Friday, September 18 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hillel-Ziff Center for Jewish Life, 565 Mayfield Ave.

If you are Jewish, Jew-ish, or curious about Jewish life, stop by Hillel, the hub for Jewish life on campus. Meet fellow new students, student leaders, and Hillel staff, and learn about upcoming Shabbat dinners, holidays, and other ways to get involved throughout the year.

GOALIE (hosted by the Graduate Life Office)

Friday, September 18, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Law School

G.O.A.L.I.E. (Graduate Orientation Activities Lunch and Information Event) is a long-standing campus tradition that welcomes new graduate students to Stanford. The event offers an opportunity to connect with support services, discover campus resources, and learn about ways to get involved in graduate student life.

ORSL Open House

Friday, September 18 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Old Union Courtyard.

Meet ORSL student leaders, chaplains, and staff, and tour our multifaith center. All are welcome.

Shabbat with Hillel

Friday, Sept. 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Hillel-Ziff Center for Jewish Life, 565 Mayfield Ave

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat services (egalitarian and participatory)

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. – Kosher Shabbat dinner (and mocktails!) and socializing with new and returning students, Hillel staff, and University faculty guests.

Cookies and Contemplation

Saturday, September 19, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Windhover Labyrinth

A session of beginner contemplative practices — breath work, seated meditation, and stretching — plus a look at how to access contemplative practices throughout the year. Meet like-minded people and enjoy delicious cookies.

Multifaith Welcome at Memorial Church & Activity Fair

Multifaith Service: Sunday, September 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Memorial Church

Religion @ Stanford Activity Fair: Sunday, September 20 | 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Memorial Church Green (located behind Memorial Chu)

A multifaith celebration of song, sacred text, and reflections from diverse traditions. An activity fair follows, where new students can meet SAR organizations and learn what they offer. All are welcome.

First Day of Class Mega Bagel Brunch

Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m. | Hillel-Ziff Center for Jewish Life, 565 Mayfield Ave.

All are welcome!