Explore our center

The Jewish Culture Center is located in the IU Hillel building and serves as a collaborative hub that celebrates Jewish community, culture, history, and traditions while creating opportunities for students to explore their identities, build community, develop leadership skills and engage with the broader campus.

Exterior of a two-story brick building surrounded by mature trees and landscaped grounds, with a Star of David visible on the front facade.

Main level
Fireplace Lounge

Kick back for a quiet place to study, rest or meet up with friends for a welcoming home away from-home atmosphere. Grab a cup of coffee or a snack from the kosher kitchen to refresh for the day.
Main level
Dining Hall

The kosher dining hall is more than just a space to gather for Shabbat Dinner. Throughout the week, the dining hall is in constant use by students taking advantage of the space with classes for IU credit and various student groups. With a moveable dividing wall, the dining hall is multi-purpose.
Main level
Sunday Sports Grille

The dining hall is utilized by the Sunday Sports Grille, a focal point for its six big-screen TVs and kosher pub-style food each Sunday from 1 pm- 5 pm. Catch the NFL/NBA games of the week while munching on free wings, fries and snacks! Be sure to check out the IU Jewish Sports Wall of Fame recognizing Hoosiers who excelled in sports and left a lasting impact on IU’s Jewish community.
Upper level
The Sanctuary

The sanctuary provides a room for Shabbat services and more. It provides space for X170 classes, guest speakers, and special programs. A versatile space, the sanctuary's main purpose is for prayer, and the room's stained-glass windows and permanent ark bring wholeness to our weekly Shabbat services.
Upper level
The Chapel

The Jewish Culture Center serves a variety of Jewish observances and the chapel provides a second dedicated prayer space for Shabbat services. During the week, the chapel also serves as a classroom, meeting and study space.
Lower level
Wellness Center

A general space to meet friends for billiards, socialize and keep up to date on the latest happenings on campus.
Lower level
Library and learning center

With a collection of over a thousand Jewish texts and literature, this space is dedicated to enhancing your Jewish learning experience. Our library's extensive Judaic collection is utilized by IU Jewish Studies department students, and is open to all. The library, located on the lower level, is always a quiet place to study alone or in small groups.

Bloomington

Jewish Culture Center

730 E. Third St. Bloomington, IN 47401