The Social Committee, conveniently nicknamed "So-Comm," is Hillel's newest and seriously funnest planning committee. With vital duties such as organizing the annual Hanukkah Party and Hillel Formal and the occasional coffeehouse or basketball tournament, Hillel's Social Committee is clearly crucial to Penn's social scene.
For more information, contact Aviva Vogelstein
¡Alianza! is Penn's Latino-Jewish partnership group. Through thought-provoking dialogue projects and other engaging social events, ¡Alianza! works to build bridges among people in two of Penn's strongest communities. ¡Alianza! is committed to promoting complete tolerance of all cultures, ethnic groups, and religions on campus, as well as informed awareness of global Jewish-Latino issues.
For more information, contact Madeleine Schnur J-BaGeL (Jewish Bisexuals, Gays and Lesbians) is a Philadelphia-wide student organization intensely dedicated to serving members of the LGBTQ community and is open to students from any school. J-BaGeL organizes a number of events with the Jewish and/or gay community, including social gatherings, fascinating panel discussions and Shabbat dinners. J-BaGeL maintains an active online listserv where privacy is deeply respected.
For more information, contact Matt Feczko or Yana Sigal The Cultural Committee is where you go if you love ot dip apples in honey, devour your grandmother's matzoh ball soup, and watch Adam Sandler movies till the sun comes up. While exploring the cultural aspects of Jews and Judaism, the Cultural Committee plans on hosting a Kosher Cooking Club, Jewish comedians, Holiday and Israeli-themed events and much more!
For more information, contact Arielle Kane or Melissa Rutman The Shabbatones always put on a great show. Having toured London, California, Florida and Boston, they have brought their a capella delight far and wide. With a repertoire of popular Israeli, American and Jewish songs, the Shabbatones' music appeals to a wide group of people. So make sure to keep an eye out for this fantastic group as they rock thier vocals all over campus.
For more information, contact Zach Roseman or see their website Shebrews hopes to unite the women of the Penn Hillel community community through social and spiritual events. We'll host events such as a monthly Rosh Chodesh minyan, speakers and discussion groups on topics such as women's role in Judaism and women's health, a twice-yearly bagel brunch, movie nights and a girls football league. In the past years Shebrews has brought Jennifer Weiner, the Philadelphia author of In Her Shoes, to speak at Hillel. And sorry, no boys allowed!
For more information, contact Rocky Lipsky
Teatron Jewish Theatre is Penn's only Jewish theatre group. A member group of the Performing Arts Council, Teatron puts on one professionally-directed show per year. E-mail us about cast and/or tech audition information.
For more information, contact Rivka Fogel or Liz Shayne.
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