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Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) - Life's Big Questions: For students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism on their own terms. We’re interested in asking big questions. You know, stuff like Who am I? What communities am I a part of? What is worth committing myself to, and why? And we don’t purport to have any of the big answers... certainly not for anyone else. JLF: Life's Big Questions will meet weekly on X beginning Week 2 (January 14, 2024) with Rabbi Jessica Lott and Rachel Kraemer.  Dinner will be provided. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and a $300 stipend is available for first time participants.
Art & Wisdom Workshop offers an immersive journey into the intersection of Jewish spirituality and artistic expression, inspired by the insights and wisdom of both classical Jewish texts and modern art principles. You will explore your individual and collective relationships to the Jewish tradition of artistic creation. Every session will include an experiential/hands on art-making opportunity. No prior experience in art production OR formal Jewish learning is required, though personal experience is welcome. Meets weekly on XXX from 4-5:30pm beginning February 15 with Rabbi Jessica Lott and theatre artist Sara Bogomolny. Food will be served.
Cooking Jewish with Chef Jacob: It is a true joy to cook and share a Shabbat dinner with friends, but it can also be a little intimidating! This cohort is for junior and senior students looking to sharpen their cooking skills, explore different Jewish dishes and cuisines, and work on all the details that go into planning a meaningful and delicious Shabbat dinner. We will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings 5:30pm - 7pm beginning Winter Quarter Week 2 (January 14, 2024). Each session we will cook a dish and then sit down together to enjoy what we have made. The cohort will culminate in participants cooking and hosting a Shabbat meal of their own, ingredients paid for by Northwestern Hillel. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and includes an apron (purple of course!). If you can handle the heat, get in the kitchen!
Senior Series: This seniors-only cohort will be a space to talk about issues and ideas that come up in the transition between college and the rest of your life. Led by Hillel Executive Director Michael Simon and Rabbi Jessica Lott, these conversation-based sessions will be places to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and explore your Jewish identity. Meets on Fridays 12-1pm and lunch will be served.
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