1891
First Recorded Jewish Student
Gerard Swope enrolled at MIT, the first known Jewish student at the Institute.
About
The Kosher Suites represent a unique residential community designed for Jewish students attending MIT. Located on campus in Burton-Conner House, our facilities provide a fully kosher living environment that enables students to maintain their religious observance while pursuing their academic goals.
Facilities
- • Fully equipped kosher kitchens
- • Separate meat and dairy areas
- • Shabbat-compliant accommodations
Community Life
- • Daily minyan services
- • Shabbat and holiday celebrations
- • Social and cultural events
Our History
1914
Menorah Society Founded
MIT's Menorah Society begins with about 10 members, marking organized Jewish student life.
1935
Intercollegiate Menorah Dance
MIT hosted the Intercollegiate Menorah Dance in Walker Memorial.
1945
Menorah Society Affiliation
MIT Menorah Society became affiliated with the Hillel Foundation.
A significant fire impacted the Kosher Suites community.
1992
The First Girls Kosher in Burton-Conner
Girls Kosher in BC starts with 3 girls on B5.
1993
A Channukah Hack
Kosher Suites members put a Menorah on the top of the Dome.
1994
The Religious Building Opens
The religious building opens and davening, eating, and other activities moved to there.
2011
Kosher Dining Options
MIT offered kosher options in the dining halls for the first time.
Jewish students put a Turkey Dreidle on Building 10.