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Approx Jewish Students on campus - 1000+

Birmingham JSoc is proud to have established itself as one of the largest and most active in the country over recent years. Our wide range of events covers social and cultural activities, campaigns, educational programmes and social action initiatives. Some of our most successful events include our massive weekly Friday night meals, parties on Jewish festivals, guest speakers, Zumba and 5-a-side-football and plenty more to keep you busy! 

Campus Notes

Birmingham holds many different bars and clubs that are cheap and fun. The Bull Ring is an amazing shopping centre that is far better than ones in other cities.

Kosher Food & Accommodation

The Orthodox Shul has a kosher shop which stocks a huge range, including meat, dairy, bakery and frozen. You genuinely don’t need to bring anything from home at all – but the opening hours differ each day, so check their website (would recommend late night Thursdays!) The large Sainsbury’s Selly Oak (the main area where non-freshers live) has a kosher section too.

Kosher flats available in halls at University of Birmingham (Mason Court & Tennis Courts). Jewish students at the other universities in Birmingham tend to go to Hillel. Hillel House – 42 rooms, all with own kitchen, some with en-suite bathroom, plus large social spaces. 10 mins walking to University of Birmingham, 10 mins train to town centre for other Birmingham universities (Aston, UCB, BCU, etc.) 10/10 would recommend.

Local Synagogue Information

Central Synagogue (Orthodox)

Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (Liberal)

Birmingham Hebrew Congregation (informally known as Singers Hill, also Orthodox, less popular with students than the other 2)

*Students are most welcome at all services and events.

The UJS Sabbatical Officer for this campus is Sarah