Learning Fellowships

Minnesota Hillel Learning Fellowships are a meaningful opportunity for students to engage in Jewish learning in ways they might not typically experience throughout their college careers. Fellowships occur throughout each semester and are instructed by Minnesota Hillel staff. Every participant receives a free catered meal before each session and the opportunity to earn a stipend. These learning cohorts are an excellent way for students to begin building deep connections to their Jewish community, fostering a commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.

Kane family ha’atid leadership fellowship

A community is only as strong as its leaders. Thanks to a generous grant from the Kane Family, Minnesota Hillel has an opportunity to invest in students. We offer a 10-session leadership experience like none other! Our fellowship dives deep into topics that will help guide one’s leadership journey, such as Individual Strengths, Models of Leadership, Philanthropy, Israel, and more. Participants will have access to an exclusive Weekend Retreat, swag, catered meals, community partners, and a stipend. Secure your spot to be part of ha’atid (the future) today!

Israel learning fellowship

Our Israel Learning Fellowship is interactive, intellectual, and discussion-based. The fellowship is aimed to deepen one’s understanding of Israeli history, society, and politics, to ask difficult questions, and to challenge preconceived notions. The goal of ILF is to begin to develop a ‘big picture’ understanding of the different factors that have shaped Israel into the country it is today. 

Jewish Learning fellowship

The Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) is an 8-week experiential, conversational seminar for students looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism on their own terms. We’re interested in asking big questions. You know, the big stuff — like Who am I? What communities am I a part of? What is worth committing myself to, and why?

JLF adds two critical components to traditional study: (1) it builds a cohort of students within each class who build relationships with one another and support each other in their engagement with Jewish communal life, and (2) it teaches classical Jewish texts by drawing on the life experience and intuition of college students. We make no claims about the “right” way to practice or not to practice Judaism. Our job is to help you explore the tradition in a safe space and find your own place, on your terms, in Jewish life!