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.
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.
Still figuring college out? Want to explore your Jewish roots? Do you have deep, burning questions about life and want to earn a little money? Then JLF: Sex, Love, and Romance is for you! This 10-week experience through Jewish Learning Fellowship, brings students together as part of a cooperative learning cohort to explore powerful questions about what it means to live life as a Jewish adult, such as: What role does companionship play in our lives? How do we understand sex and intimacy? And how do we create a sexual ethic that is compatable with our individual Jewish values.
We hope you'll consider applying to be a part of our next JLF cohort. Classes meet Wednesdays starting February 5th as part of a 10 session course. Students that successfully complete the course, participating in at least 8 of 10 sessions, will earn a stipend of $300.
