Education/Culture

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Hillel at Stanford is strongly committed to the Education and Culture programs which strive to deepen students' 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 or Rabbi Joey Felsen at joey@jsn.info for more information about individual classes. If you have programming ideas or would like to get involved by being on the Education and Culture committee, please contact the student Education and Culture Chair on the Jewish Leadership Council, Amie Baron at arbaron@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.

Interfaith Learning: Join Rabbi Mychal Copeland and Reverend Elena Larssen in a weekly discussion for students of varied religious backgrounds. We learn about our respective traditions and get to know students of other faiths through the study of our texts.

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 Joey Felsen, 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").

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:

A Cappella: Interested in singing Jewish music in a fun, informal atmosphere? Please contact jkatz@stanford.edu.

Cooking Classes: Join the Felsen's for periodic cooking classes at the Kennedy Kosher Co-op. Contact joey@jsn.info.

Israeli Dancing: This weekly group learns, practices and performs Israeli dances throughout the year. Contact Tali Manber Talim@stanford.edu or Julie Zaks jzaks@stanford.edu.

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

Jewish Women's Collective: Celebrate being Jewish and female with other students as we celebrate, learn, and question together. This group holds weekly discussions, a Rosh Chodesh meeting (New Moon), and brings Jewish women speakers to campus. Please contact student leaders Alyssa Schwartz aaschwartz@stanford.edu, Kendra Berenson kendrajb@stanford.edu or Gail Swedroe gswedroe@stanford.edu to get involved.

Moon Mentors: Become a big sister in this monthly Rosh Chodesh (New Moon) program. We mentor Jewish teenage girls in the Palo Alto area by leading discussions on issues relevant to teens. Contact aaschwartz@stanford.edu or rabbimrc@stanford.edu for more information.