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Jewish Learning Fellowship

WashU Hillel's Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) is a 10-week experiential, conversational seminar for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism on their own terms. We're interested in asking big questions. You know, the big stuff - like: Who am I?  What values am I committed to and why?  How do I heal a broken world when Chem 111 is taking over my free time?

The Jewish Learning Fellowship adds two critical components to Jewish study: It builds a cohort of Jewish students within each class who create community, and it teaches classical Jewish texts by drawing on your own life experience and intuition.

We make no claims about the "right" way to practice or not to practice Judaism. Our job is to help you explore the tradition in a safe space and find your own place, on your terms. And, make some cash!

These classes have no grades & no papers - because we know you have enough homework! Just enjoy great discussions for an hour and a half over 10 weeks, participate in a special Shabbat dinner during the semester, and celebrate in an hour-long Siyyum (Closing) Graduation Ceremony with the JLF community (find the dates in our FAQ). 

No prior Jewish learning or background is required for 1.0 courses! All experience levels are welcome.

Have questions? Want to know the requirements for the classes? Check out our FAQ, and if that doesn't help, email rabbijordan@washuhillel.org.

WashU Hillel's JLF is funded in part by Hillel International and Mosaic United.

Jewish Learning Opportunities

JLF 1.0: Life's Big Questions
Stipend: $300 upon successful completion of the course
Wednesdays beginning October 4th
6:30-8:00pm at Hillel

Applications are now closed. Please email rabbijordan@washuhillel.org!

College is often the first time that we get to decide who we want to be in a lot of our identities. For the first time, we’re on own… so who do we want to be? What communities am I a part of? What do I want to do with my life? What is my religion? Do I need one? What do I really want to learn and why? Who do I want to hang out with? While these are universal questions, we believe they can be illuminated through the unique light of Jewish traditions.  In this seminar, we will explore what it means to be a twenty-something Jewish individual in the world. We will try to explore the often complex questions with which we are faced upon our arrival at college in a way that enables us to find our own answers, but also to ask even more big questions.

This class is open to all Jewish students! 

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Prospective Students

Are you a prospective student or parent interested in learning more about Jewish life on campus? Learn more here!

Hillel Happenings

Stay up to date with all things Hillel through our Calendar! See when you can join WashU Hillel for meals, gatherings, holidays, and more.