Michigan Dining offers a variety of Kosher-certified menu items out of a kosher-certified serving area in the South Quad dining hall. The station is open during weekdays and is closed beginning at dinner on Friday, all day Saturday, and during holidays.
Holiday meals will include:
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – Closed – Rosh Hashanah Eve
Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4, 2024 – Closed – Rosh Hashanah
Friday, October 11, 2024 – Closed – Yom Kippur Eve
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Closed – Sukkot Eve
Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18, 2024 – Closed – Sukkot
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – Closed – Hoshana Rabah
Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024 – Closed – Simchot Torah
Thursday, March 13, 2025 – Closed for Dinner – Purim Eve
Friday, March 14, 2025 – Closed – Purim
Friday, April 11, 2025 through Sunday, April 20, 2025 – Closed – Passover
Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Closed for Dinner – Shavuot Eve
Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – Closed – Shavuot
Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Closed – Seventeen of Tamuz
Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Closed – Tisha B’av
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find kosher-certified food on campus?
Michigan Dining has a kosher-certified kitchen located in the South Quad dining hall at 600 East Madison.
What are the hours of service?
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00am – 2:00pm and 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Closed for Friday dinner, Saturday, and all holidays listed above
Can I be compensated for Passover/high holiday meal purchases at Hillel?
Individuals who self-identify at Hillel that live in a University residence hall with a room and board contract are eligible for free Passover meals and high holiday meals eaten at Hillel.
Students will need to ensure Hillel is able to track their participation during these meals by providing Hillel with basic personal information (UMID, Name, Email, etc).
Who will be able to eat the options found in the Kosher kitchen?
All individuals that pay for a(n) meal plan or individual meal will be able to enjoy the options served out of the Kosher kitchen when they dine at South Quad. For info on single meal rates and options, please visit here. Off-campus students, faculty/staff, and community members are all welcome with the single meal option.
What is offered in the kosher kitchen?
The kosher kitchen is classified as a meat kitchen and super-glatt meats are served. There is no dairy allowed within the kitchen or service area. The daily menu can be found here under the “Kosher” heading and will only appear if the station is open.
Do you offer parve items in the dining hall?
Yes, parve items that contain neither dairy nor meat ingredients and are considered “neutral” are offered in all of our dining halls. A full listing of parve items can be found here but availability by dining hall may vary.
Who manages the certification for the kitchen?
The Kosher kitchen is supervised by a Mashgiach under the supervision of a Rabbi.
What if I can’t get to South Quad when the Kosher kitchen is open?
All students with a meal plan can request a kosher meal to go. Simply, complete this form by 4 pm the day before pick up and pay attention to what is available at the time you are picking up the meal.
Can I find kosher-certified options in retail locations?
There will be several kosher Blue to Go sandwiches and salads available for purchase. These items will be prepared in the Kosher kitchen, overseen by the Mashgiach, and labeled with the Kosher seal. They can be found in the following retail locations: Fireside Cafe, Blue Market at Pierpont Commons, Blue Cafe and Market and Mosher-Jordan, Mujo Cafe, Berts Cafe, Maizie’s Kitchen and Market, Blue Market at Michigan Union, Blue Cafe at South Quad, and Blue Cafe at East Quad.
Where can I eat kosher when South Quad’s Kosher kitchen is closed?
Individuals who self-identify at Hillel that live in a University residence hall with a room and board contract are eligible to eat at Hillel for Friday dinner and meals on Saturday
I still have questions. Who can I talk to for more info?
Email [email protected] with any further questions.
Hillel
- Hillel partners with Michigan Dining for our residence hall students with room and board contracts during times our Kosher kitchen is closed. They also offer a wide variety of programming for Jewish students. Please visit michiganhillel.org for further information.
Chabad House
- Chabad House Student Center offers a variety of kosher meal options during the week, Shabbat and other Jewish holidays. Please visit jewmich.com for further information.
