Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) - Thrive: In this series, we will explore Jewish ideas and approaches to what it means to thrive as an individual and in relationship to others, developing our own directions and approaches to well-being and spiritual life. Facilitated by Rachel Kline and Noah Shapiro, JLF: Thrive will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM beginning on October 7. Dinner will be provided. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and a $200 stipend is available for first time JLF participants.
Jewish Leaning Fellowship (JLF) - Jewish Foundations Jewish Foundations is an introduction to the core components of Jewish life - sacred text, community, ritual, calendar, etc. Students will leave with a stronger sense of how Judaism shows up in the world, and in your own life as well as what it means to be part of the Jewish people today. Facilitated by Rabbi Jessica Lott and Sara Bogomolny, Jewish Foundations will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00pm beginning Oct 6. Dinner will be provided. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and a $200 stipend is available. (NOTE: This is perfect first step in our B' Mitzvah program! What's that? contact Rabbi Jessica)
Looking for other options? We have other Learning Cohort opportunities coming in future Quarters! Including:
- Shabbat Hosting Lab
- Sex, Love and Relationships
- Cooking with Chef Jacob
- Ruach Fellowship
- HLI (Hillel Leadership Institute)
- Life's Big Questions
- Interfaith Dialogue
- B'nai Mitzvah Cohort
Have an Idea for a Cohort? Reach out to Rabbi Jessica or Noah Shapiro!
Senior Series: You made it! This seniors-only group will be a space to talk about issues, ideas, and experiences 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.
ILF (Israel Learning Fellowship)- We Need to Talk about Israel: There is a lot of talk on campus, on social media, and in the news about Israel and Palestine. Spend time with a cohort of peers, Executive Director Michael Simon, and Israel Fellow Tamir Haik exploring the complex history beyond the slogans. Both basic and complicated questions are encouraged. ILF will meet weekly on Mondays from 5:30-7pm beginning Oct 5. Dinner will be provided.
Jewish & Catholic Dinner Dialogue- 10 Jewish and 10 Catholic students will spend 5 weeks learning together. We will explore and share our beliefs, practices, and worldviews. Each week we'll share a meal and engage a different question, alternating between meeting at Hillel and at Sheil Catholic Center. The group will also have a shared sabbath - spending Friday night at Hillel Shabbat services and dinner and Sunday evening Mass and dinner at Sheil. Exact time TBD. Please use this form to express interest and we will reach out with details.