This February, Chicago becomes the epicenter of something especially meaningful.
This isn’t just another conference or standard summit — it’s a premier, high-energy global leadership forum designed to upgrade your network, spark real connections, and level up your future. For 36 powerful hours, join 750+ Jewish college students from across the Hillel movement for one unforgettable weekend of connection, growth, and Jewish community.
Whether you’re already leading on campus or simply looking for what’s next, this is where your high-level ambition meets deep, authentic community.
Claim Your Spot
Tell us a bit about yourself and pick the pathway that speaks to you! Since attendance is by nomination, expressing interest helps us share your details with your local Hillel team so we can get in touch about next steps.
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Pick Your Pathway
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Ritual, Learning, and Culture
Dive into creative ritual moments, explore Jewish food traditions from around the world, dig into text-based discussions, sing along with inspiring musicians, and discover all the ways ritual, spirituality, and culture have the potential to bring Jewish life on campus to life and enrich the ways we create belonging together.
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Israel and Jewish Peoplehood
Deepen your understanding of Israel, strengthen connection to your Jewish story, and gain the tools to integrate Israel into campus life and advocacy for the Jewish people.
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Service and Civic Engagement
Channel Hillel’s commitment to tikkun olam (‘repairing the world’ in Hebrew) into action, strengthen skills in bridgebuilding, advocacy, and service learning, and discover how giving back can become a core part of your Jewish practice and leadership.
FAQs
Hillel Leaders Forum is Hillel International’s global gathering for Jewish student leaders. More than 750 students from across the movement will come together for 36 meaningful hours of connection, leadership, and Jewish life.
February 28 to March 2, 2027 in Chicago. Check-in starts Sunday morning and programming begins Sunday afternoon. The Forum ends with an optional breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Nope! You don’t need a title or an official leadership role either. If you’re making an impact on your campus, or you’re just starting to step up as a builder, creator, or influencer in your community, we want you there.
You’ll join one of three Forum Pathways: Ritual, Learning, and Culture; Israel and Jewish Peoplehood; or Service and Civic Engagement. Within your Pathway, you’ll choose the sessions that interest you most. You’ll also be part of one shared Forum experience where you’ll:
- Meet peers from across Hillel’s global movement
- Build leadership skills
- Explore networking and career opportunities
- Attend sessions outside your Pathway
- Celebrate Jewish community together
Registration is $200, plus your travel to Chicago. Scholarships are available for those who need them; more information about scholarships will be provided during the registration process.
Your local Hillel nominates you, and we’ll send you a link to register. Talk to your Hillel professional if you’re interested. Each campus has a limited number of spots, so let them know early!
That’s okay! Please fill out the interest form anyway.
Email [email protected]. We’re happy to help!