Learning Cohorts

Do you want to meet new people and have deep conversations?

 

JLF is a 10-week experiential, conversational seminar for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism on their own terms.

 

Those who participate will get a free meal or snack at every session. All students who fulfill the Fellowship expectations earn a stipend. No prior experience with Jewish learning required. Registration for Spring 2025 is open now! 

Do you want to dive deep into conversations about Israeli history from a diverse perspective?

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Nuance & Narrative is a 6 week conversational seminar for students to have a safe space to have deep conversations, explore different perspectives, and hear diverse narratives.

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Those who participate will get a free meal or snack at every session. All students who fulfill the Fellowship expectations earn a stipend. No prior experience with the topic required. Registration for Fall 2025 will open in August!

Do you want to learn Shabbat ritual skill sets, how to host your friends for a meal, and money from Hillel to host your own Shabbat dinners? 

 

Shabbat Hosting Lab (SHL) is a 10-week experiential, conversational seminar where students explore ritual, the spirituality and significance of Shabbat, and important adulting skills.

 

Participants will receive a free meal or snack at every session. All students will host 2 Shabbat meals for their friends (Jewish or not!) in their own living space, and receive money to support their hosting needs. In addition, all participants will receive a stipend upon completion of the cohort. Registration for Spring 2025 is open now!

Do you want a welcoming space to discuss themes of gender, sex, and sexuality in the Jewish canon? 

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GayLF is an 8-week conversational seminar where students explore Jewish law, stories, and themes with an LGBTQ lens. 

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Those who fulfill the Fellowship expectations earn a stipend. Anyone that is excited to learn Jewish texts with a new framework is welcome - all identifies are welcome and encouraged to learn with us. Registration for Spring 2025 is now open!