Greater Philly Hillel Network
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
631-388-2073 • info@phillyhillel.org • phillyhillel.org
A pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for students at Bryn
Mawr College, Haverford College and West Chester University. Hillel works in
partnership with many other student groups to inspire students to explore their
Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and create patterns
of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student-led programs
include social opportunities, Jewish learning, religious services, Shabbat
dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and leadership training.

Hillel at Drexel University
The Perelman Center for Jewish Life
118 N. 34rd St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-895-2531 • hillel@drexel.edu • drexelhillel.org
Creates a welcoming community in which to gather, engage and grow;
empowers and inspires students to learn, lead and serve in order to bring
about positive change in the world around them; strengthens each student’s
connection to their Jewish heritage; and cultivates Jewish campus life. Signature
experiences include: free weekly Shabbat dinners, peer engagement internships,
Jewniversity First Year Experience, the Jewish Learning Fellowship, Israel Week
and Birthright Israel. Drexel Hillel supports several diverse prayer communities
and kosher dining is available at the Perelman Center for Jewish Life’s Cafe run
by Aramark and under the supervision of Keystone-K Community Kashrut of
Philadelphia. Hillel at Temple University
The Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center
1441 Norris St. • Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-777-9797 • Fax: 215-777-9790 • dlevitt@phillyhillel.org • templehillel.com
Temple Hillel’s mission is to create Jewish experiences that will help students
develop as Jews and as future leaders of the community. Hillel’s goal is to
facilitate a process of engagement through which each student acquires
personal wisdom, connects with the Jewish people, performs acts of social
justice, grows spiritually, and creates patterns of Jewish living that can be
sustained after graduation. Inherent in Hillel’s approach, is an emphasis
on student empowerment and a keen awareness of the value of their social
networks. Kosher dining available at Temple Hillel’s Zaydee’s Deli, supervised by
Keystone-K - Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia.

Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel)
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-7391 • Fax: 215-898-6393 • info@phillyhillel.org • pennhillel.org
Works in partnership with many other student groups to inspire students
to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation,
and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation.

Student partners include religious communities, educational initiatives,
social-justice projects, social and cultural opportunities and groups focusing
on Israel education and politics. Penn Hillel sponsors the Jewish Renaissance
Project, which continues to develop Jewish life and community in residence
halls, off-campus apartments, the Greek community and wherever students
live. Kosher dining is available at the Falk Dining Commons, a university hall
in Steinhardt Hall. Supervised by the Keystone-K - Community Kashrus of
Greater Philadelphia.

Jewish Graduate Student Network
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
631-388-2073 • info@phillyhillel.org • jewishgrads.org
A program of the Greater Philly Hillel Network which serves all of the Jewish
graduate and professional students in the Philadelphia area through campus-
based and city-wide events. The Grad Network offers a wide range of social,
educational, cultural, and religious programs, as well as career development and
community service opportunities.

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Penn State Hillel
114-117 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center • University Park, PA 16802
814-863-3816 • 215-832-0735 (local contact) • Hillel@psu.edu pennstatehillel.org
A pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jewish college students,
where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially.

Activities encourage students to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam
(repairing the world), and Jewish learning, and to support Israel and global
Jewish peoplehood. Through the Jewish community, students can find social
outlets, religious learning, and service opportunities.

Lubavitch House of the University of Pennsylvania
Perelman Center for Jewish Life • 4032 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-6115 • Lchaim@dolphin.upenn.edu • lubavitchhouse.com
College campus facility of the Lubavitch organization, open to all Jews. Provides
Shabbat and holiday programs, celebrations and other religious
observances. Jewish Heritage Programs
215-746-6105 • Fax: 215-222-9635 • info@jhp.org • jhp.org
Geared toward unaffiliated students and young professionals. Provides
leadership training and mentoring opportunities with Jewish professionals.

Hosts retreats and trips, Shabbat dinners, speakers and holiday parties.

LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 1-866-JFCS-NOW 1-866-532-
7699 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers a resource for connections to the Jewish community. Provides counseling
and support groups to individuals and families in the LGBTQ community,
including programs that address: Sexual orientation; Transgender/Non-binary;
Gender identity; Family conflict; Bullying; Anxiety; Coming out; and,
Depression. Inclusion Training & Coaching Services offer Sensitivity Training
for Affirming and Respectful Spaces (STARS), an LGBTQIA+ sensitivity
training program, to synagogues, schools and other community-based
organizations. J.Proud—a JFCS Initiative
ggodel@jfcsphilly.org • facebook.com/J.ProudEvents/
Consortium of members including Jewish organizations, synagogues,
schools, and other institutions, are committed to building and nurturing a
safety net of LGBTQ-inclusive programs and resources for Jewish LGBTQ
individuals and communities. J.Proud hosts events throughout the year in
an effort to build community and provide spaces that support and celebrate
being Jewish and LGBTQ.

pRiSm at Congregation Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad. St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747
info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org/prism
Serves Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley’s LGBTQ Jewish community.

Welcomes people of all gender and sexual identities and provides a place for
people of all sexual orientations and religious affiliations to experience Judaism.

Tribe 12 LGBTQIA+
1900 Market St., Eighth Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-652-0088 • info@tribe12.org • tribe12.org
Offers events and programs for individuals in their 20s/30s who want to explore
their connection with Jewish community, queer identity, and the intersection
between the two in a welcoming and fun environment.