Education
Learning provides a diverse selection of Jewish educational opportunities for the entire Penn community in areas like Hebrew, Jewish holidays, Jewish culture and religion and other parts of Jewish life. Programs include classes, lectures, panels, chevruta-partner style learning and interactive learning experiences. Have an idea for a program that you would like to run? Is there a certain topic you’d like to learn about? All ideas and suggestions are welcome!
Alif Bet Fellowship
The Alif Bet Fellowship is a semester-long customized peer-to peer initiative, featuring deep learning in Arabic and Hebrew language and culture. This is your chance to move beyond the headlines, and engage with a passionate and inclusive community dedicated to bridge-building, through weekly gatherings and supplementary learning opportunities. Broaden your understanding with guest speakers and lecturers, as well as ongoing instruction at ... more >
Holocaust Education Committee
The Holocaust Education Committee is dedicated to commemorating the Holocaust and educating both the Jewish community and the greater Penn community about the the history of the Holocaust and the contemporary values and lessons that are learned from it. The committee invites speakers throughout the year to discuss the Holocaust from different perspectives. In addition, the committee runs creative ... more >
Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF)
The Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) at Penn is a 10-week experiential, conversational seminar for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism on their own terms. We may not have the answers, but we’ll create space to ask the big questions of our lives through a Jewish lens – from Who am I? & What communities am I a part of?, to topics of ... more >
Penn Jewish Life Abroad
Thinking about going abroad? Maybe you’re nervous that it’s challenging to study or travel abroad as a Jew. Maybe you haven’t yet thought about how you won’t be at home for the holidays. We were in your shoes. Already planning on studying or traveling abroad? Whether you’re trying to get in on a free Passover seder in Buenos Aires, you’re ... more >
Sarah and Abraham Memorial Sunday Night Learning (SNL)
Sarah and Abraham Memorial Sunday Night Learning (SNL) says, "Come for the free pizza, stay to learn with a friend!" Don't have a learning partner? We'll match you up with someone who is interested in learning whatever interests you, at whatever level of comfort you want. It's a great opportunity for the whole community - people from all backgrounds ... more >
The Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus
The Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus was created as a resource for Jewish education through a fulfilling partnership between Hillel and the Orthodox Union. Rabbi Joshua and Sara Klein are available to the Jewish community as advisors and teachers to provide avenues to spiritual development, exploration and observance for Jewish students from all backgrounds. They provide formal and informal ... more >