Jewish Life at Penn Hillel is committed to creating programs which promote the richness of Judaism. Be on the lookout for Phridays, special community-wide celebratory Shabbat dinners which have previously featured comedians, a capella groups and hypnotists. Other great programming includes huge holiday celebrations on Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Purim and Passover. During the first semester join us for a community break fast after Yom Kippur. In the Spring join us for Shabbat Across Penn, when students across campus from a variety of backgrounds host a Friday night dinner. Steinhardt Hall is home to an assortment of prayer services ranging from Reform, Orthodox and Conservative services on shabbat as well as daily Orthodox services. Jewish Life at Penn includes unique experiences such as women's programming and LINKS, an interdenominational dialogue group. Come share your creative ideas and suggestions, and help plan the meaningful and festive events that our community enjoys.
For more information, contact Beth Sussman
The Conservative Jewish Community (CJC) is a warm and welcoming community that hosts social, educational and spiritual opportunities for the Penn Jewish community. CJC holds well-attended Shabbat services that are filled with soulful melodies and singing that restore the weary souls of Penn’s most elite and eclectic. In addition to the services, CJC provides a full helping of warm schmooze and good friends to wrap up your week. Make sure to check out CJC’s Rush which provides a series of social outings and events geared at connecting new and returning students.
For more information, contact Aaron Blacksberg , Rebecca Gerr or see their website
LINKS: The Jewish Dialogue Project is Hillel’s interdenominational dialogue group, which brings Jewish students of all backgrounds, shapes and sizes together to learn about their Judaism, make new friends and educate peers, all the while uniting and solidifying the Jewish community at Penn. Those who wish to participate in LINKS will have the opportunity to facilitate dialogues, plan social events and create enterprising, community wide programs.
For more information, contact Beth Sussman The Orthodox Community at Penn (OCP) offers what can only be called a plethora of programs and services for Orthodox Jewish students at Penn and at neighboring schools. OCP offers courses for students interested in studying Torah and Talmud and learning about halakha (Jewish law), Jewish women’s issues and a great deal of other topics. OCP hosts a number of social events like the ever-popular casino night, and celebrations for Jewish holidays. World-renowned scholars-in-residence join OCP each year, and the community makes an extraordinary effort to raise money for the needy around the world.
For more information, contact J.J. Katz, or Amanda Sugarman, or see their website Kesher - The Reform Jewish Community at Penn - opens its arms to Jews from all backgrounds as teh face of liberal Judiasm at Penn. Our Friday night services are musical and spirited. Our educational programs are interesting and relevant. Our social events are fun and lively. And our commitment to social justice is deep and vigorous. Check out this magnetic group and feel the community connection!
For more information, contact Dan Ross The Sephardic Community at Penn strives to practice Sephardic culture and preserve its identity within Penn’s diverse Jewish community. At traditional Sephardic services, all Jews of all backgrounds are invited to share in the rich heritage of Sephardic customs.
For more information, contact Rabbi Janice Elster Phridays at Penn Hillel is a way to pump up the excitement for Shabbat evenings at Steinhardt Hall. Once or twice a semester, the buzz fills Steinhardt Hall and Shabbat turns into a lot more than services and dinner. Phridays brings special entertainment to Hillel like comedians, hypnotists, and—naturally—a cappella groups, and also provides scrumptious desserts.
For more information, contact Ahuva Kranzler, Naomi Kaplan, Ryna Frankel |
