Education/Culture

Hillel at Stanford provides opportunities for students to explore and deepen their knowledge of Judaism and Jewish culture while helping them integrate Jewish values into their lives.

Whether through weekly classes, one-time workshops, lectures, or programs in residence halls, Hillel offers opportunities for students to broaden their scope of understanding and learn about Judaism in creative and thought-provoking ways.

Please contact Rabbi Mychal Copeland at rabbimrc@stanford.edu for more information about individual classes or if you have a class you would like to help organize with friends. If you have programming ideas or would like to get involved by being on the Education and Culture committee, please contact the student Education Chair on the Jewish Leadership Council, David Sabeti at dsabeti@stanford.edu.

Education:

Extra-curricular Jewish classes: Deepen your Jewish knowledge through a variety of informal courses ranging in level to meet your needs. Most classes meet over a free, kosher bagel lunch. Contact rabbimrc@stanford.edu

Hebrew: Learn how to read Hebrew prayers after just a few easy sessions. This course is offered once per year.

Introduction to Judaism: This ongoing class is an overview of Judaism, including the holidays, lifecycle events, Shabbat, home rituals, prayer and more. It is appropriate for students preparing for conversion, becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or who want to learn more about Judaism.

One-on-one learning: pair up with one of our rabbis, Rabbi Mychal Copeland or Rabbi Ephraim Kamin, or with a friend to study a text or idea of your choosing.

Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program: Did you miss the chance at 13? Join a group of others who have made this important choice to become B'nei Mitzvah (literally "son or daughter of the commandments").

Culture:

JQ (Jewish Queers): Our Jewish LGBT group provides a safe space for Jewish students identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer, or questioning. Events include a Coming Out...of Egypt Seder, speakers, and talks. Contact Benj Fried at benjf@stanford.edu.

Vitality: Vitality is a women's health and wellness initiative devoted to promoting the well-being of ourselves and our community. For more information, please contact student leader Becca Tisdale at rtisdale@stanford.edu.

Moon Mentors: Become a big sister in this monthly Rosh Chodesh (New Moon) program. Through a partnership with Reform Congregation Beth Am, we mentor Jewish teenage girls in the Palo Alto area by leading discussions on issues relevant to teens. Contact Becca Tisdale at rtisdale@stanford.edu for more information.