CJL Virtual Jewish Learning Fellowships (JLF) Spring 2021 Application Survey

Thank you for your interest in the Jewish Learning Fellowships (JLF) at Princeton in the Spring 2021 Semester!

Jewish Learning Fellowships are 6- week, 8-week, or 10-week small-group, discussion-based learning seminars in a warm and welcoming environment designed to build community and delve into meaningful Jewish learning. We invite you to come and explore the intersection between your story, Jewish wisdom, and contemporary life. These are excellent opportunities to engage deeply with the Princeton Jewish community - wherever we are in the world!

For JLF: Your Jewish Story, anyone who identifies as Jewish and/or as having Jewish heritage is welcome, including students from interfaith families and students who converted to Judaism or whose parent(s) converted.

For JLF: Biomedical Ethics, JLF: Let Our People Go (Mass Incarceration), JLF: Judaism and Politics, JLF: Judaism Through a Queer Lens, and JLF: Jewish Law in the 21st Century – all students are invited.

JLF is open to Princeton students who are enrolled and who are not currently enrolled.

We will offer 6 Jewish Learning Fellowships (JLF) at the CJL this semester:

1. JLF: Your Jewish Story

Taught by Rabbi Ira and Claire Spaulding
Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm ET
10 weeks + Commencement: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 + 4/28 (Commencement)
$300 stipend

2. JLF: Biomedical Ethics

Taught by Rabbi Julie, Rabbi Ira, and Rav Mati
Mondays 4:30-6:00pm

8 weeks: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12.

$200 stipend

3. JLF: Let Our People Go (Mass Incarceration)

Taught by Professor Udi Ofer and Rabbi Julie
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm ET
6 weeks: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/16, 3/23.

$150 towards books and donations

4. JLF: Judaism and Politics

Taught by Professor Benjamin Schvarcz and Rav Mati
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm ET

6 weeks: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/16, and 3/23

$150 stipend

5. JLF: Judaism Through a Queer Lens

Taught by Claire Spaulding and Abi Weber
Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm ET (starting after spring break)
6 weeks: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.

$150 stipend

6. JLF: Jewish Law in the 21st Century: Technology, Economy, and Global Society
Taught by Rav Mati and Shira Kahn
Wednesdays 4:30pm-6:00pm ET (starting after spring break)
6 weeks: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28.
$150 stipend

7. Life as a Sacred Gift (Grad Students)

Taught by Rabbi Julie Roth and Abi Weber

Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm ET

6 Weeks (3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, and 4/27)

$150 stipend

You are welcome to apply to multiple fellowships. Regular attendance at every session is expected, and all fellowship sessions will take place virtually on Zoom.

If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Ira Dounn at idounn@princeton.edu. Looking forward to getting to know you better soon!

CJL Virtual Jewish Learning Fellowships (JLF) Spring 2021 Application

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* 1. Name and Contact Info

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* 2. Class Year

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* 3. Major/Concentration, Certificates:

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* 4. Where will you be living this semester when participating in JLF?

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* 5. How did you hear about JLF?

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* 6. Which JLF seminars would you like to participate in?

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* 7. How does the fellowship you're interested in fit into your story? (and if you're applying to more than one fellowship, please share a bit about your interest in each one!)

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* 8. I understand that by taking part in JLF, I am committing to attending the weekly sessions. I understand that receiving my stipend (if applicable) will be contingent upon my regular attendance and the completion of mid-semester and end-of-semester evaluations.