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University of Pennsylvania

Campus Information
School Web Site:   University of Pennsylvania
Address:
Steinhardt Hall
215 South 39th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
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Phone numbers:  
Office:+1 (215) 898-7391
Office Fax:+1 (215) 898-6393
Public/Private:   Private
Commuter Campus?   No
Enrollment:  
Undergraduate: 9,730
Graduate: 10,283
Jewish Enrollment:  
Undergraduate: 2,400
Graduate: 3,000
Approximate number of Jewish Studies courses:   50
Jewish Studies Major or Minor: Major, Minor
University has program in Israel: No
US Region: Mid-Atlantic

Hillel Information
Hillel Name:   University of Pennsylvania Hillel
Hillel Web Site:   University of Pennsylvania Hillel
Hillel Campus Address:  
Steinhardt Hall
215 South 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Phone numbers:  
Office:+1 (215) 898-7391
Office Fax:+1 (215) 898-6393
Accredited Hillel:   Yes
This Hillel has its own building:   Yes
Hillel Staff:  
Joan Bobroff
Office Manager
joanb@pobox.upenn.edu
Office: +1 (215) 898-7391
Office Fax: +1 (215) 898-6393
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Mike Uram
Assistant Director and Campus Rabbi
muram@pennhillel.org
Office: +1 (215) 898-7391
Office Fax: +1 (215) 898-6393
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Debbie Yunker
Director of Engagement
dyunker@pobox.upenn.edu
Office: +1 (215) 898-5443
Office Fax: +1 (215) 898-6393
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Miriam Steinberg
Director, Jewish Graduate Student Network
info@jewishgrads.org
Office: +1 (215) 898-7391
Office Fax: +1 (215) 898-6393
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Mordy Friedman
JLI Educator/Campus Rabbi
ravmordy@pobox.upenn.edu
Office: +1 (215) 898-7391
Office Fax: +1 (215) 898-6393
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Limor Friedman
JLI Educator
limor@pobox.upenn.edu
Office: +1 (215) 898-7391
Office Fax: +1 (215) 898-6393
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Jeremy Brochin
Director
jbrochin@pobox.upenn.edu
Office: +1 (215) 898-7391
Office Fax: +1 (215) 898-6393
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Joel Nickerson
Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator
jnickerson@pennhillel.org
Office: +1 (215) 573-5567
Office Fax: +1 (215) 898-6393
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The following groups offer activities on this campus:
AIPAC
Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi)
Chabad
College Democrats of America
College Republicans
KESHER (Reform)
KOACH (Conservative)
Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity (SAM)
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority (SDT)
Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity (TEP)
USD/Hagshama/WZO
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (ZBT)
Maimonides Program
Hillel offers activities in the following areas and for these groups:
A Cappella
Academic area (undergraduates)
Athletic/sports
Birthright Israel Alumni
Campus leaders
Campus-wide activities/traditions
Career/Internships
Community leaders
Community service/social action
Conservative movement
Domestic politics
Dorm/residential halls
Drama
Education/Teaching
Environment
First-year students
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Graduate Students (general arts & sciences)
Greeks
Holocaust
Israel
Israeli/folk dance
Jewish Holidays
Jewish learning/education
Kosher issues/meal plan
Law students
Medical students
Multiculturalism
Off-campus housing
Orthodox students
Publications

Hillel offers the following religious services:
GroupFrequency
Conservative/EgalitarianWeekly (Friday & Saturday)
Orthodox (Carlebach style)Once a term
Orthodox (Traditional)Daily
Pluralistic/Combined MinyanOnce a term
ReformWeekly (Just Friday evening)
Women'sOnce a term


Kosher meals are offered:
Between 1 and 12 meals
Kosher dining is provided through:
Hillel kitchen
Kashrut supervised by: Vaad of Philadelphia, orthodox hashgacha

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