Hamline University — Department of Religion
1536 Hewitt Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-523-2313
dthompson@hamline.edu
www.hamline.edu
Chair of Religion Department: Professor Deanna Thompson
The religious studies program offers rigorous examination of various religions. It includes examination of the cultural, historic, systematic and contemporary significance of religious texts, beliefs and practices. Courses in Jewish studies include Introduction to Judaism, Jewish Ethics and Old Testament Poetry, as well as other offerings.

Hillel — University of Minnesota
1521 University Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-4026
Hillel@umn.edu
www.ujews.com
Executive Director: Sarah Routman
Hillel’s mission is to create meaningful Jewish experiences for Jewish college students. We achieve our mission by offering a variety of student generated programming including community service, religious, Israel, social, arts, sports, and Jewish learning events and activities. For details about the great stuff we’re up to, visit: www.ujews.com.

Hillel — Twenty-somethings and Grads (TAG)
1521 University Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-4026
Hillel@umn.edu
www.tagmn.org
Program Coordinator: Stephanie Goldner
TAG is all about connecting Jewish twenty-somethings and graduate students. Through social and religious programs such as happy hours, Shabbat dinners and cultural events, TAG keeps Twin Cities twenty-somethings and graduate students connected to their Judaism — and each other.  E-mail: stephanie@tagmn.org to join the mailing list.

The Jay Phillips Center for Jewish Christian Learning of St. John’s University and the University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-962-5780
Fax: 651-962-5790
www.stthomas.edu/jpc
Director and Chair of Jewish Studies at SJU: Rabbi Barry D. Cytron, bdcytron@stthomas.edu
Director Interfaith Conversations Project: Rabbi Amy Eilberg, rebamy@eilberg.com
Associate Director: Dr. John Merkle, jmerkle@csbsju.edu
Associate Director: Karen L. Schierman, klschierman@stthomas.edu
The center offers an active lecture and dialogue series, hosting distinguished leaders in Jewish, Christian and Muslim thought. The center supports classes on both campuses, hosts interfaith study workshops, brings scholars-in-residence to area Jewish and Christian congregations, colleges and seminaries, and is affiliated with other centers and institutions devoted to interfaith relations.

JVS — College Consulting
952-417-2108
Fax: 952-591-0227
ltemkin@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Career Development Manager: Leah Temkin
JVS helps students assess critical factors when considering and evaluating college choices. The in-depth program assesses a student’s interests, abilities and career personality, along with educational and vocational priorities through one-on-one interviews, interest testing, and a review of high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. This program offers a unique Jewish perspective including Jewish resources such as kosher meals and Hillel.

JVS — Scholarship Services
952-417-2108
Fax: 952-591-0227
ltemkin@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Career Development Manager: Leah Temkin
JVS provides grants for post-secondary education based on merit and need. Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields of study including medicine and the rabbinate. Endowments through the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and JFCS fund these scholarships.

UJFC — Higher Education Scholarship
790 Cleveland Ave., Suite 227
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-695-3183
lsavin@ujfc.org
www.jewishminnesota.org
Director: Laura Savin
We offer annual scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students seeking two-year, four-year, graduate and professional degrees. Minnesota residents are eligible, although the committee gives preference to St. Paul residents and students attending Minnesota colleges or universities. Students of all ages are eligible, including recent high school graduates or older adults who are returning to school.

University of Minnesota — Center for Jewish Studies
202 Nolte Center
315 Pillsbury Dr. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-4914
Fax: 612-624-4579
jwst@umn.edu
jwst.cla.umn.edu
Outreach Director: Saranee Newman
The Center for Jewish Studies, part of the university’s College of Liberal Arts, is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of Jewish culture and history. Our focus is threefold: research, education and outreach.