Experiential Learning

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The Senior Jewish Educator Initiative, funded with the generous support of the Jim Joseph Foundation, hires talented educators to build relationships with students who are less connected to Jewish life on campus, helping students explore life’s big questions through the lens of Jewish tradition.

A message from Rabbi James about Experiential Jewish Learning

College is about exploration, both of the world around you and of yourself. So why not take this opportunity to explore your Jewish identity?! To figure out if there is more to Judaism than you learned in Sunday School. Experiential Jewish learning is about taking advantage of nearly 4000 years of wisdom to inspire you, challenge you and push you to grow.   Every religious (or non-religious!) background is welcome.  Nothing is presumed. Come as you are!

Experiential Learning Opportunities

• G-d Cast: Inspired by an animated version of the Torah portion, fresh bagels and deep thoughts, G-d Cast is your chance to talk Torah, discuss contemporary issues and MAKE FRIENDS! No previous knowledge required. G-d Cast meets every Friday at 11AM, location TBD. (G-D Cast Kickoff – 10.1.10)
• Life… on the Rocks: What does life look like after college? And where does being Jewish fit in? Relationships, friends, community, jobs and spirituality are just part of the answer! Come learn over a free whiskey (or beer, or Coke) with Rabbi James.
• Radical Judaism… The Book Club – A bi-weekly discussion group dedicated to reading powerful, contemporary Jewish authors over a good cup of coffee. Every member of the club will receive free books!! Intense reading is not required (excerpts will be fine). Topics will be diverse – Jewish Feminism, Judaism & G!d, Jewish Mysticism, and more!!
  Time & Location TBD (email James to sign-up)
• Not Yo Mama’s Judaism (NYMJ) is a program designed for and by women on college campuses seeking to find ways to infuse everyday life with a taste of Jewish identity.  These women can be sorority sisters, friends, members of the same sports team…they can be anywhere, because they are YOU. The goal of this program is to serve as a safe space for discussion of every issue we encounter as women on a college campus—as viewed through a Jewish lens. NYMJ is a unique opportunity to think deeply about everything from gender roles and sexuality in Judaism to healthy eating and hygiene. There is nothing
  that is off-limits! Ultimately, Judaism is a religion and culture based in helping us through the decision making process that is life…and that’s what NYMJ is all about. To get a NYMJ group together, contact Merav.