What opportunities exist for me to get involved with the Jewish community at Penn State?

There are so many opportunities! We are here to offer ways to explore Judaism and Jewish life. Any student on campus is welcome to participate in Hillel sponsored events. There are no membership fees and students are encouraged to attend as many programs and activities as they would like. Programs are supported by the generous gifts from our parents, alumni, and the Jewish community. Students can also get involved by planning their own initiatives or activities through JewPAC.

Penn State Hillel has its own Thon org called LEV, JLF (Jewish Learning Fellowship), ILF (Israel Learning Fellowship), Nazun, weekly Shabbat services and dinners, and holiday services and celebrations.

There are also travel opportunities through Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, Perspectives, and alternative breaks- where students have the opportunity to do community service in different environments such as Roatán, Honduras and Houston, Texas.

Moreover, Penn State Hillel offers plenty of internship opportunities involving engagement, development, communications, social media, and data.