Rutgers Hillel JLF Application Spring 2021
The Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) is a ten-week experiential, conversational seminar for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism on their own terms. At the core of JLF is building a community of students who develop connections with each other and learn together. Each week, ancient and modern texts are woven together through vibrant conversations and chavruta, intense study with another student. Students who complete the course are eligible to earn a $300 stipend.
Topic: Life's Big Questions
College is not only a time to meet new people or to learn the skills of a profession. It is also a time to explore some of the big questions that orient a life well-lived. Who am I? What communities am I a part of? Who am I responsible for and why? What is the difference between love, lust, and intimacy? What is worth committing myself to and why? While these are universal questions, we believe they can be illuminated through the unique light of Jewish texts and traditions. In this class we will explore the big questions of life as refracted through the Jewish tradition.
The class will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting on Tuesday, Feb 2nd, and Wednesday, Wed. Feb. 3rd.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday Jan. 22, 2021