Friends, Food, and Torah
The Jewish Learning Fellowship is the #1 way to plug into Jewish life at UCLA. The Fellowship is a 10-week conversational seminar on a new Big Question each week. Cohorts of Fellows meet weekly with a staff educator share a meal, dive deep into a particular topic, and get to know one another. Upon completion, each Fellow will receive a $250 stipend.
Here's what we have in store for Winter Quarter. Register now!
Life's Big Questions
When: Thursdays 5-6:30pm
Who: Learn with Monica
What: Ask big questions through learning Jewish texts. How do I make the most out of college? Who am I? What communities am I a part of? What is worth committing myself to, and why?
Sex, Love, and Romance
When: Thursdays 5-6:30pm
Who: Learn with Ben
What: This course explores the ethics of human relationships and sexuality in the Jewish tradition through traditional Jewish texts. Speak frankly and openly about intimacy, gender, sexuality, and more.
Leadership
When: Wednesdays 5-6:30pm
Who: Learn with Maya
What: Explore the core topics of leadership in a Jewish context. Perfect for emerging or future leaders in Hillel.
Enter Stage Right (to Left) *NEW Winter 2020*
When: Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Who: Learn with Izzy
What: What does the Talmud teach us about performance? Is being a comedian really in Jewish nature? How true is Fiddler on the Roof? Explore all that and more in a JLF designed to connect to the inner performer in you.
Hip Hop
When: Tuesdays 7:30-9pm
Who: Learn with Rabbi Alex
What: A listening cafe that pairs our ancient tradition with the music of Lizzo, Chance, & Kendrick to explore the human experience. Want a taste? Check out RAPentance - a Hip Hop take on Rosh Hashanah.
Israel
When: Tuesdays 5-7pm
Who: Learn with Amit
What: ILF is back! Learn about Zionism, burning issues in Israeli society, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.