The Social Committee, also known as SoComm, is a seriously fun planning committee. With vital duties such as organizing the annual Hanukkah Party and Hillel Formal and the occasional coffeehouse or basketball tournament, Hillel's Social Committee is crucial to the overall social scene at the University of Pennsylvania
For more information, contact Stephanie Felton
¡Alianza! is Penn's Latino-Jewish partnership group. Through thought-provoking dialogue projects and other engaging social events, ¡Alianza! works to build bridges between two of Penn's strongest communities. ¡Alianza! is committed to promoting complete tolerance of all cultures, ethnic groups, and religions on campus, as well as informed awareness of global Jewish-Latino issues.
For more information, contact Madeline Schnur
J-BaGeL (Jewish Bisexuals, Gays and Lesbians) is a Philly-wide student group dedicated to serving members of the LGBT community. J-BaGeL runs events for the Jewish and/or gay community, including social gatherings, panel discussions, and Shabbat dinners. J-BaGeL keeps an active online listserv where privacy is deeply respected.
For more information, contact Jason Goodman
The Cultural Committee is where you go if you love to dip apples in honey, devour your grandmother's matzoh ball soup, and watch Adam Sandler movies till the sun comes up. While exploring the cultural aspects of Jews and Judaism, the Cultural Committee plans on hosting a Kosher Cooking Club, Jewish comedians, Holiday and Israeli-themed events and much more!
For more information, contact Ben Steinberg, Rebeca Liberbaum, or Arielle Herzberg
The Shabbatones always put on a great show. Having toured London, California, Florida and Boston, they have brought their a capella delight far and wide. With a repertoire of popular Israeli, American and Jewish songs, the Shabbatones' music appeals to a wide group of people. So make sure to keep an eye out for this fantastic group as they rock their vocals all over campus.
For more information, contact Allie Sperling or see their website
Shebrews hopes to unite the women of the Penn Hillel community community through social and spiritual events. We'll host events such as a monthly Rosh Chodesh minyan, speakers and discussion groups on topics such as women's role in Judaism and women's health, a twice-yearly bagel brunch, movie nights and a girls football league. In the past years Shebrews has brought Jennifer Weiner, the Philadelphia author of In Her Shoes, to speak at Hillel. And sorry, no boys allowed!
For more information, contact Rebecca Berger
Teatron Jewish Theatre is Penn's only Jewish theatre group. A member group of Penn's Performing Arts Council, Teatron puts on one professionally-directed show each year. E-mail us about cast and/or tech audition information.
For more information, contact Ariel Stein or David Hilbert
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