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Save the Date!
The Thirteenth Annual
Commonwealth Kiddush Cup
December 1 - December 7 at 8 pm


Save the Date!
The Thirteenth Annual
Commonwealth Kiddush Cup
December 1 - December 7 at 8 pm


We invite you to share in our joy as we celebrate the B’nai Mitzvah of The Commonwealth Kiddush Cup, from December 1-7! This annual fundraiser supports Jewish students at Virginia Tech through a friendly fundraising competition against UVA. The Cup takes its inspiration from the annual Commonwealth Cup, with teams vying for 17 points (more about this below).​



The Rules:

  • Anyone can support the Commonwealth Kiddush Cup - but certain affiliations with UVA or VT Hillel count for extra points! Be sure to denote which groups you belong to when you make your gift. 

  • Are you both a first-time donor and an undergraduate student? Good news – your donation can count toward winning a point in multiple categories that you're eligible for! 

  • Any alumni or current parent in-person gathering of at least 4 UVA or VT alumni or 4 parents of current UVA or VT students counts as a satellite event. Submit a screenshot for proof to help your team win the points.

  • Have questions about workplace matching or anything else? Reach out to Beryl at beryl@hillelvt.org




The Points:  Points go to the school with the...

  • Highest Total Amount of Money Raised (3 points)

  • Most Individual Overall Donors (2 points)​

  • Most Alumni or Current Parent In-Person Gatherings  (1 point)

  • Most Undergraduates Who Donate (2 points)​

  • Most First-Time Donors (1 point)

  • Most Donations from the Class of 2025 (1 point)

  • Most Money Raised by by Families of Alumni & Current Students (1 point)

  • Most Money Raised by Grandparents of Current Students (1 point)

  • Highest Number of Gifts at or over $1,000 (1 point)

  • Most Alumni Who Sign Up To Give $10+ Monthly (1 point)

  • Most Alumni Who Get Their Donations Matched Through Their Workplace (1 point)

  • Most B’nai Mitzvah Photos Submitted by Alumni (1 point)​

  • Winner of 11/29 Virginia Tech/UVA Football Game (1 point)​


​​Whichever school has the most total points at the end of the Cup wins! 



Hillel at Virginia Tech envisions a world made better because of the impact of dynamic Jewish leaders. Hillel at Virginia Tech is a home away from home where one can grow personally and socially through involvement, leadership, and mentorship. With pluralism and intersectionality in mind, our programs cultivate an environment of accessibility and unwavering curiosity towards Judaism and Israel for the Hokie community.

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Hillel at Virginia Tech envisions a world made better because of the impact of dynamic Jewish leaders. Hillel at Virginia Tech is a home away from home where one can grow personally and socially through involvement, leadership, and mentorship. With pluralism and intersectionality in mind, our programs cultivate an environment of accessibility and unwavering curiosity towards Judaism and Israel for the Hokie community.

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Hillel at Virginia Tech envisions a world made better because of the impact of dynamic Jewish leaders. Hillel at Virginia Tech is a home away from home where one can grow personally and socially through involvement, leadership, and mentorship. With pluralism and intersectionality in mind, our programs cultivate an environment of accessibility and unwavering curiosity towards Judaism and Israel for the Hokie community.

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