Academic departments of Jewish studies

Below is a list of Academic departments at Israeli universities which offer Jewish studies.

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Institution	Department	Phone
Bar-Ilan University	Department of Bible	03.5318258
Bar-Ilan University	Department of Jewish History	03.5318353
Bar-Ilan University	Department of Land of Israel Studies	03.5318350
Bar-Ilan University	Department of Talmud	03.5318612
Bar-Ilan University	Faculty of Jewish Studies	03.5318246
Ben Gurion University	Department of Jewish Thought	08.6472531
Hebrew University	Department of Bible	02.5883605
Hebrew University	Melton Center - Jewish Education	02.5882033
Hebrew University	Department of Jewish Thought	02.5883505
Hebrew University	Department of Talmud	02.5883558
Hebrew University	Department of the History of the Jewish People	02.5881388
Hebrew University	Institute of Jewish Studies	02.5883504
Tel Aviv University	Department of Jewish History	03.6409277
University of Haifa	Department of Jewish History	04.8240948

Hillel

Hillel in Israel offers a unique vehicle for Jewish experiences, cultural expressions, and social change in Israeli society, engaging and empowering young adults to explore and identify their Judaism in a way that resonates with them. University is one of the only times in Israeli's lives when they have the freedom and opportunity to explore a sense of Jewish identity and practice in a relatively safe and pluralistic environment. The social and ideological fissures of Israeli society are often reflected and played out on the campuses of Israeli universities through:
• Jewish Renaissance
• Israeli Culture
• Tzedek
• Leadership Training 

Individual Hillels are described below, but you can also visit the Hillels in Israel web site.

Hillel at Ben Gurion University
Ben Gurion University in the Negev has already had a big impact on student campus life by encouraging students to take ownership of their Jewish identity. BGU Hillel began building relationships with the various university departments and student organizations in order to work together to bring meaningful programs to the student population. Hillel at Ben Gurion University provides a supportive atmosphere for students to stop by and share their Jewish story.

For more details, email director Assaf Ovadia or visit Ben Gurion University Hillel's website in Hebrew.

Hillel at Hebrew University
Hebrew University has had a long and successful history, helping generations of Jewish students to connect with their Jewish identity through cutting edge programming. Located in Beit Hillel on the Mt. Scopus campus and recently expanded to engage students at the Givat Ram campus as well, Hillel in Jerusalem offers a wide variety of unique programs for all types of students.

For more details, email director Heli Tabibi or visit Hebrew University Hillel's website in Hebrew.

Hillel at Tel Aviv University
While studying at Tel Aviv University, students are offered a variety of options for academic excellence, but there are very few social and cultural venues where they can find a sense of community on this large commuter campus of 29,000 students.
Hillel has a unique challenge at TAU to engage students, many of whom are openly suspicious toward anything relating to the Jewish religion. Hillel strives to create an environment in which students feel secure to approach, explore, and take "ownership" of their Judaism.

Activities at Tel Aviv Hillel include community service, Jewish learning and celebration, arts and culture, and student engagement and leadership. For example, TAU's Rock & Text program examines the overlaps between Jewish texts and popular culture; CoolNoa analyzes Jewish values in contemporary films; Eishet Chayil focuses on women's issues in Jewish life; Osim Chagim sponsors text study and celebrations of the Jewish holidays; and Ami"t trains Israeli students to be student leaders in Hillel centers in North and South America.

For more details, email director Pnina Gaday or visit Tel Aviv Hillel's website in Hebrew.

Haifa Hillel
Haifa Hillel is a unique community-based center, serving the universities and college campuses in the city of Haifa. With a beautiful Hillel center on Mount Carmel and offices at Haifa University and the Technion, Hillel offers programs to students from all the schools in the area.

A sampling of the programs at Haifa Hillel includes: the Chaim Be'seret film series exploring Jewish identity; a Jewish social leadership project; the Speaking Poetry piyut project; Derech Eretz Insights on Israel; a beit midrash for the Jewish calendar; and an Island of Tzedek, in which students work to raise public awareness of social issues.

For more details, email director Yonatan Barkan or visit Haifa Hillel's website in Hebrew.

Hillel at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya
Hillel was established at IDC in 2005 and has since become a haven on campus where students can express their Jewish identity, develop leadership skills, explore their Jewish heritage, and learn how they can help shape a more tolerant and caring society in Israel.

Hillel programs at IDC include a pluralistic beit midrash, Friday night dinners, a kabbala workshop, mifgashim between Israeli and overseas students, and a study group that explores Jewish texts from a woman's perspective.

For more details, email director Yuval Ben-Hai.

Hillel at Sapir College in S'derot
Sapir College is located in S'derot, a vibrant city in southern Israel that has endured missile attacks for the last six years. Hillel opened a center in Sapir in fall 2007, to give students a warm, comfortable place to discuss the issues that matter to them, support one another and the surrounding community, and share meaningful Jewish experiences.

On Chanuka 2007, Hillel Sapir launched a solidarity project called Light a Candle with S'derot, in which they invited Jews from around the world to dedicate their thoughts and prayers to the people of S'derot and the western Negev on one night of Chanuka. Read more >





Activities at Hillel Sapir include music events with local musicians, a mentoring project with youth at risk who work in a local caf?? on condition that they remain in school, and volunteer work in strengthening the defenses of S'derot.

For more details, email director Eyal Mazliah.

Hillel at Emek Yezreel College
Hillel at Emek Yezreel College in Afula was founded in winter 2007 and is establishing itself as a presence on campus. One of their opening events was a public awareness-raising program in behalf of Israel's kidnapped soldiers, with guest speakers including members of the soldiers' families.

For more details, email director Yaniv Binyamini.

Hillel at Tel Hai College
Tel Hai College is located in Kiryat Shmona, near Israel's northern border. The new Hillel center at Tel Hai is a welcome addition to student life on the northern periphery, offering students a variety of Jewish programs including a pluralistic beit midrash, a lecture series, and Jewish holiday celebrations. Hillel Tel Hai was introduced to the community in fall 2007 with a Winter Festival featuring local musicians in concert and jam session.

For more details, email director Talia Itzkowitz.

Jeff Seidel

Jeff Seidel and the Jewish Student Information Centers provide students in few campuses in Israel an easy way to explore their Jewish identity, to experience Jewish holidays, to learn Judaism and to enjoy trips and activities all over Israel.

University Student Centers

• Hebrew University
• Old City
• Tel Aviv University
• Ben Gurion University
• Technion
• Kiev
• IDC Herzliya

V.I.S.A. at the Hebrew University

VISA (Visiting Israel Students Association) appeals to Jewish students of all backgrounds who are inspired to encounter the celebration of Jewish life and study in a spirit of self empowerment achieving spiritual and intellectual growth in Israel and their home universities. Our programming includes; Lunch & Learn after Ulpan programs that offer textual study and discussion on relevant topics of interest for improvement in learning skills and personal development and Lecture programs which include inviting top lecturers personalities to campus to address exciting and challenging issues in Jewish thought and experience.
VISA offers Spirited Weekend Retreats featuring renown scholars in residence, festive meals, live music and dancing.
VISA strives to present authentic Jewish wisdom and inspiration while at the same time taking serious the academic demands and needs of today's university student.
In addition to social projects, VISA provides informal and confidential counseling. We strive to maintain a personal relationship with students to address their practical needs and spiritual interests.

For more specific info contact Rabbi Emanuel Gentilcore.

Phone: 054-814-3762
Email: aegent7@gmail.com
Facebook: VISA

Jewish Student Organizations

There are Jewish students organizations all over the world, these organizations offer Jewish students a variety of programs.
Below is a list of Jewish students organizations over the world.

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Country	City	Organization
Argentina		Hillel Buenos Aires
Australia	Melbourne	Australian Zionist Youth Council
Australia	Melbourne	Hillel Foundation of Victoria
Australia	Sydney	Australasian Union of Jewish Students
Australia	Sydney	Hillel New South Wales (NSW)
Belgium	Bruxelles	Belgian Union of Jewish Students
Brazil	Rio de Janerio	Rio de Janerio Hillel
Canada		ARZA Canada, Canadian Association of Reform Zionists
Canada		Betar - Tagar Student Activist Movement
Canada		Canadian Federation of Jewish Students
Canada	Guelph	University of Guelph Jewish Student Organization
Canada	Halifax	Jewish Student Association Atlantic Canada
Canada	Kingston, ON	Queen's University Hillel
Canada	London	University of Western Ontario Hillel
Canada	Montreal	Centre Hillel (branche francophone du Hillel Montreal)
Canada	Montreal	McGill University Hillel
Canada	Toronto	Canadian Young Judaea
Canada	Toronto	Hillel of Greater Toronto
Canada	Toronto	Ryerson Polytechnic University Jewish Student Association
Canada	Toronto	University of Toronto Hillel
Canada	Vancouver	Hillel Vancouver
Canada	Vancouver	University of British Columbia Hillel
Canada	Waterloo	University of Waterloo - Wilfred Laurier University Jewish Students Association
France		French Union of Jewish Students
France	Paris	Betar de France
Germany	Berlin	Federal Union of Jewish Students in Germany
Germany	Heidelberg	Organization of Jewish Students of Baden
Germany	Stuttgart	Jewish Student Federation, Stuttgart
Hungary	Budapest

Beit Morasha

Beit Morasha of Jerusalem: The Center for Advanced Judaic Studies and Leadership is devoted to advancing a vibrant and inclusive vision of Judaism, through cultivating inspired and dynamic Jewish leadership for the State of Israel and the Jewish world.

Ein Prat

The Academy for Leadership is an incubator for these modern-day pioneers. A pluralistic Beit Midrash serving hundreds of young adults each year, Ein Prat enhances Jewish identity, strengthens Israel's social fabric, and serves as a bridge between the country's next generation and young Jews the world over.

Isralight

Isralight is dedicated to inspiring a worldwide Jewish renaissance through essential and innovative educational solutions that empower Jews to experience the relevance, wisdom, and joy of Jewish living.

Hartman Institute

The Shalom Hartman Institute (SHI) is a center of transformative thinking and teaching that addresses the major challenges facing the Jewish people and elevates the quality of Jewish life in Israel and around the world. A leader in sophisticated, ideas-based Jewish education for community leaders and change agents.

Mayanot Institute

Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies, located in the heart of Jerusalem, offers a highly academic Judaic Studies curriculum taught by dynamic staff in a welcoming atmosphere. Mayanot offers annual, semester, winter, summer and post Taglit-Birthright Israel study programs for women and men ages 20 and over.

Shalem Center

Shalem is a small school with big aspirations. Our unique core curriculum integrates the founding texts of the Jewish and Western traditions, so our students gain an appreciation of the rich and varied sources of their intellectual heritage.

Pardes Institute

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem brings together men and women of diverse backgrounds to study classical texts and current issues in an open, warm and challenging environment.

Research Centers

Below is a list of all Jewish research centers in Israel.

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Institute	City	Phone
Ben-Zvi Institute	Jerusalem	02.5398888
Casa Shalom Institute For Marrano-Anusim Studies	Gan Yavneh	08.8573150
Elyashar Center for Studies in Sephardi Heritage	Beer-Sheva	073.2161123
Halacha Brura Institute	Jerusalem	02.6521259
HaTorah ve HaAretz Institute for Mitzvot Haaretz	Ashkelon	08.6847325
Hebron Rabbinical Research Institute	Hebron	02.9964722
Institute for Kiddush Hachodesh Studies	Yavne	08.8562007
Institute for Science and Halacha	Jerusalem	02.6424880
Jerusalem Center for Research on Medicine and Halacha	Jerusalem	02.5383558
Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI)	Jerusalem	02.5633356
Leo Baeck Institute for research of the history and culture of Jews in Germany	Jerusalem	02.5633790
Maimonides Research Institute	Haifa	04.8255152
Schlesinger Institute for Medical-Halachic Research	Jerusalem	02.6555266
Schocken Institute for Jewish Research	Jerusalem	02.5631288
Yad HaRav Herzog - Talmudic Encyclopedia Institute	Jerusalem	02.6423242
Zalman Shazar Center for Jewish History	Jerusalem	02.5650444
Zomet Institute	Alon Shvut	02.9931442

Aish.com

Aish.com's goal is to give every Jew the opportunity to discover his or her heritage in an atmosphere of open inquiry and mutual respect.

AskMoses.com

AskMoses.com provides one-on-one spiritual guidance about Judaism to people of all backgrounds in a confidential, real-time forum with no required registration or fee. Just join a chat with a Rabbi and ask a question!

Ohr Chadash

The Trugmans began Ohr Chadash to share creative, joyous, and non-coercive educational programs that allow participants to explore Judaism at their own pace and according to their own interests.

Hidabroot

Hidabroot is one of the world's largest organizations, engaged in providing an explanation of Judaism, Kabbalah, education, friendship, love, mysticism, and more. The organization's goal is to bring together Jews in Israel and around the world through dialogue and advocacy, peace and an attitude of openness, friendship and kinship.

Shorashim

In Shorashim Tel Aviv we believe that by love, workshops and classes, You can reach consciousness, spiritual growth and flowering. in shorashim you'll find a warm home, where you can open a book in a homely and pleasant atmosphere, take a deep breath And enjoy a variety of activities offered by the place.