Religious Communities

Jewish Life at Penn is vibrant!

Each student is on an individual journey, and Penn Hillel is there getting to know every student by name and by story so that Hillel can connect them to new communities of friends, new approaches to Jewish wisdom and the next set of opportunities for personal and Jewish growth. With multiple religious communities, social and cultural celebrations for all holidays, Shabbat, and a state-of-the-art Kosher dining room, there really is something for everyone.

Nariya Music
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Nariya Music

Nariya Music

Nariya is a pluralistic immersive singing gathering focused on spirituality and powerful reflection. Join us once a month for original music and a group of ... more >

Orthodox Community at Penn
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Orthodox Community at Penn

Orthodox Community at Penn

The Orthodox Community at Penn (OCP) offers a plethora of programs and services for Orthodox Jewish students at Penn. The OCP offers learning opportunities ... more >

Reform Jewish Community
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Reform Jewish Community

Reform Jewish Community

The Reform Jewish Community (RJC) aims to connect Reform Jews at the University of Pennsylvania through exciting social events and upbeat Friday night Shabbat ... more >

Shira Chadasha
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Shira Chadasha

Shira Chadasha

The Shira Chadasha community strives to provide Penn’s Jewish student body with spiritual and meaningful prayer opportunities. Shira Chadasha offers a traditional service that ... more >