Temple University, Main and Ambler - Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

Campus Information

School Website:	Temple University, Main and Ambler
Address:	1441 W. Norris Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 USA Map It
Phone Numbers:	Office: (215)777-9797 Office Fax: (215) 763-9686
Public/Private:	Public
Commuter Campus?	No
Enrollment:
Undergraduate:	25000
Graduate:	10000
Jewish Enrollment:
Undergraduate:	1750
Graduate:	1750
Approximate number of Jewish Studies courses:	35
Jewish Studies Major or Minor:	Minor,Major,Certificate
University has program in Israel:	No
Religious Services:	On Campus
Kosher Food Available on Campus:	Yes
US Region:	Mid-Atlantic

Hillel Information

Hillel Name:	Hillel at Temple University
Hillel Website:	Hillel at Temple University
Hillel Campus Address:	1441 Norris Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 USA
Phone Numbers:	Office: 215-777-9797 Office Fax: 215-777-9790
This Hillel has its own building:	Yes
Hillel Staff:	Phil Nordlinger Director pnordlinger@phillyhillel.org Office Phone: 215-777-9797 Office Fax: 215-777-9790 Elana Friedman Rabbinic Intern efriedman@phillyhillel.org Carly Adelmann Jewish Life Director cadelmann@phillyhillel.org Office Phone: 215-777-9793 Office Fax: 215-777-9790 Hila Shaulski Israel Fellow hshaulski@phillyhillel.org Office Phone: 215-777-9799 Trisha Swed Office Manager TSwed@phillyhillel.org Office Phone: 215-777-9797

The following groups offer activities on this campus:
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority
Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Fraternity and Foundation
Chabad-Lubavitch World Center
College Democrats of America (CDA)
College Republican National Committee (CRNC)
Hillel offers activities in the following areas and for these groups:
Academic area (undergraduates)
Birthright Israel Alumni
Business school students
Campus leaders
Campus-wide activities/traditions
Community service/social action
Conservative movement
Dorm/residential halls
First-year students
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Graduate Students (general arts & sciences)
Greeks
Holocaust
Israel
Jewish Holidays
Jewish learning/education
Kosher issues/meal plan
Law students
Multiculturalism
Orthodox students
Reform Students

Hillel offers the following religious services:
Conservative/Egalitarian
Reform

Kosher meals are offered:
Between 1 and 12 meals

Campus Profile:

The Edward H. Rosen Hillel for Jewish Life at Temple University is committed to serving the social, spiritual, and cultural needs of Jewish students at Temple University. Hillel provides a wide selection of events, programs and resources. On a daily basis students can participate in their choice of BBQ`s, concerts, Jewish learning, religious services, home cooked Shabbat dinners, lectures, Domestic/International travel, and leadership training. Additionally, Hillel supports the growth of Jewish micro-communities on campus including groups for Jewish business students, GLBTQ and others. Hillel shares with the University a commitment to diversity. Embracing students in a pluralistic environment that encourages the exploration and acceptance of our shared heritage. Student run programming is an integral part of Temple campus life and serves undergraduates, graduates and community members. A priority of Hillel is to support student initiated programs that provides an entryway to Jewish life on campus for all students. The Jewish campus experience is enhanced by Temple University`s Judaic Studies Department. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as a Certificate program are available.