New Lehrhaus Bay Area hub for adult Jewish learning brings students and teachers together in dialogue to explore Jewish sources, traditions and arts, sustaining and enriching the vibrant spirit of Jewish civilization http://www.newlehrhaus.org Learn More
Under One Tent Presented by the Contra Costa JCC. Inclusive, vibrant partnership of synagogues, Jewish organizations and schools serving Contra Costa and Tri-Valley. http://www.underonetent.org%20 Learn More
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute Offers Jewish study programs at sites throughout Northern California as well as on the internet. Associated with Chabad-Lubavitch. http://www.myjli.com Learn More
Shalom Hartman Institute of North America Leading center of Jewish thought and education serving Israel and North America. Mission is to strengthen Jewish peoplehood, identity and pluralism, and ensure that Judaism is a compelling force for good in the 21st century. http://shalomhartman.org Learn More
JSN – Jewish Study Network Resource pool of Jewish educators for the Bay Area. Jewish concepts explored in an engaging and stimulating environment. Ongoing classes and short courses available. http://www.jsn.info Learn More
Jewish LearningWorks | Professional Development for Jewish Educators and Leaders Providing Jewish educators with knowledge, skills and tools through high-caliber professional learning programs, customized consultation and coaching http://www.jewishlearning.works Learn More
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Career coaching is a one-on-one, fee-based offering that helps job seekers clarify goals, plan career transitions, or resolve issues that are holding back career growth. http://www.jvs.org Learn More
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Skill-training programs provide job seekers with in-demand qualifications and connections to growing industries such as healthcare, utilities and technology. http://www.jvs.org Learn More
Hebrew San Francisco: Ulpan 2022 is the 23rd consecutive summer of the three-week intensive Hebrew language program on the campus of University of San Francisco. Emphasis is on conversation. For more information and registration, visit the website. http://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/undergraduate-programs/jewish-studies-and-social-justice/summer-hebrewsf Learn More
Chico Hillel Creating Jewish community together through an on-campus social club: Jewish holiday celebrations, recreational activities, wellness and leadership. http://www.chicohillel.org Learn More
CSU Chico Modern Jewish and Israel Studies Offers an undergraduate minor focusing on classical Judaism and Jewish history with instruction in modern Hebrew. http://www.csuchico.edu/mjis Learn More
Hillel at Davis and Sacramento Warm, vibrant place offering wide range of educational, social, spiritual, cultural, and tzedek programs; no membership required. Shabbat dinner Fridays and free lunch Tuesdays at noon during the academic year. http://www.hillelhouse.org Learn More
UC Davis Jewish Studies Program Offers a minor in Jewish studies. Provides a diverse set of courses focused on Jewish histories, cultures, communities and literatures well as Middle Eastern politics and courses in Judaism. https://.ewishstudies.ucdavis.edu Learn More
Graduate Theological Union Grants advanced degrees in Jewish studies and offers courses and academic programs for the Graduate Theological Union and Bay Area communities. Auditors are welcome. http://www.gtu.edu/cjs Learn More
UC Berkeley Hillel Cultural, spiritual, intellectual, religious, educational and social programs for Jewish students at UC Berkeley, Berkeley City College and Mills College. http://www.berkeleyhillel.org Learn More
Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies Cross-campus institute draws 22 faculty members from social sciences, humanities, professional schools; engages faculty and students; sponsors courses, lectures, conferences and experiential learning programs on campus and in Israel; hosts visiting Israeli professors. http://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/helen-diller-institute-for-jewish-law-and-israel-studies/ Learn More
Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at Berkeley Supports Jewish life on campus: Shabbat, holiday services and meals; weekly classes, special events and Shabbatons; kosher meals, Mezuzah Bank and Jewish library. http://www.jewishucb.com Learn More
UC Berkeley Jewish Studies Program Offers a Designated Emphasis for graduate students, a minor for undergraduates, and lectures and programs for the broader community. http://jewishstudies.berkeley.edu Learn More
Santa Cruz Hillel Foundation Cultural, religious, educational, social, political and Israel programs, including weekly Shabbat services and dinners for UC Santa Cruz and other college students in the Santa Cruz area. http://www.santacruzhillel.org Learn More
UC Santa Cruz Jewish Studies Program Introduces students to the study of Jewish culture. Helps students pursue graduate work in the field, attend rabbinical schools or work in the Jewish community. https://jewishstudies.ucsc.edu/index.html Learn More
Affordable Colleges Online/ Jewish Student Guide College resources and scholarships for Jewish students in easy-to-use website. Excellent tool for college students seeking a robust Jewish community and other resources for Jewish practice. http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/jewish-student-guide Learn More
Hillel of Sonoma County Encourages Sonoma State University and Santa Rosa Junior College students to explore Judaism and Jewish identity through creative social, religious, educational and community service activities. http://www.sonomahillel.org Learn More
Sonoma State University Jewish Studies Program Interdisciplinary minor-granting curriculum that allows students to take courses in Jewish history, culture and society, and Hebrew. http://www.sonoma.edu/jewishstudies Learn More
Touro University California Educates professionals in medicine, pharmacy, public health, physician assistants, nursing and education. Provides a glatt kosher kitchen and Jewish programming. Shabbat services held on campus with onsite rabbinical presence. http://www.tu.edu Learn More
Rohr Chabad House at Stanford Dedicated to sharing the warmth, wisdom and depth of Judaism with the Stanford community through classes, lectures, social action projects, Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations. http://www.chabadstanford.org Learn More
Hillel at Stanford Offers educational, religious, social, social action, cultural and Israel-related programs to Stanford students and local young adults. Some programs open to the community-at-large. http://www.stanford.hillel.org Learn More
Hillel of Silicon Valley Strengthening connections to Judaism/Israel at San Jose State and Santa Clara universities, as well as De Anza, West Valley and Foothill colleges, through social, cultural, educational and tzedek (social action) programs. http://www.hillelsv.org Learn More
San Jose State University Jewish Studies Program Interdisciplinary minor program facilitates exploring the multicultural diversity and complexity of Jewish and Israeli culture; includes history, literature, religion, politics, Hebrew and art. http://www.sjsu.edu/jwss Learn More
Stanford University Taube Center for Jewish Studies Interdisciplinary program studying all facets of Jewish culture. Courses across the full expanse of Jewish history, literature, language, religion, politics, education and science. http://jewishstudies.stanford.edu Learn More
Chabad Student Center of S. Francisco Place where Jewish students can feel comfortable expressing themselves while finding meaning and inspiration in Jewish traditions. http://www.jewishsunset.com Learn More
San Francisco Hillel Providing inclusive, innovative and fun Jewish experiences and programs for college students across San Francisco. With active communities at SF State, USF, UC Hastings and UCSF, this organization helps students of all backgrounds cultivate connection, create meaning and pursue justice as they author their adult identities and launch careers. http://www.sfhillel.org Learn More
San Francisco State University Department of Jewish Studies B.A. in modern Jewish studies and a minor in Jewish studies, as well as adult learning through the College of Extended Learning and ElderCollege. Professors include Kitty Millet, Marc Dollinger, Eran Kaplan, Rachel Gross and Fred Astren. http://www.jewish.sfsu.edu Learn More
University of San Francisco, Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice The country's first and only academic program formally integrating Jewish studies and social justice. http://usfca.edu/artsci/jssj Learn More
CSU Chico Modern Jewish and Israel Studies Offers an undergraduate minor focusing on classical Judaism and Jewish history with instruction in modern Hebrew. http://www.csuchico.edu/mjis Learn More
UC Davis Jewish Studies Program Offers a minor in Jewish studies. Provides a diverse set of courses focused on Jewish histories, cultures, communities and literatures well as Middle Eastern politics and courses in Judaism. https://.ewishstudies.ucdavis.edu Learn More
Graduate Theological Union Grants advanced degrees in Jewish studies and offers courses and academic programs for the Graduate Theological Union and Bay Area communities. Auditors are welcome. http://www.gtu.edu/cjs Learn More
Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies Cross-campus institute draws 22 faculty members from social sciences, humanities, professional schools; engages faculty and students; sponsors courses, lectures, conferences and experiential learning programs on campus and in Israel; hosts visiting Israeli professors. http://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/helen-diller-institute-for-jewish-law-and-israel-studies/ Learn More
UC Berkeley Jewish Studies Program Offers a Designated Emphasis for graduate students, a minor for undergraduates, and lectures and programs for the broader community. http://jewishstudies.berkeley.edu Learn More
UC Santa Cruz Jewish Studies Program Introduces students to the study of Jewish culture. Helps students pursue graduate work in the field, attend rabbinical schools or work in the Jewish community. https://jewishstudies.ucsc.edu/index.html Learn More
Sonoma State University Jewish Studies Program Interdisciplinary minor-granting curriculum that allows students to take courses in Jewish history, culture and society, and Hebrew. http://www.sonoma.edu/jewishstudies Learn More
Touro University California Educates professionals in medicine, pharmacy, public health, physician assistants, nursing and education. Provides a glatt kosher kitchen and Jewish programming. Shabbat services held on campus with onsite rabbinical presence. http://www.tu.edu Learn More
San Jose State University Jewish Studies Program Interdisciplinary minor program facilitates exploring the multicultural diversity and complexity of Jewish and Israeli culture; includes history, literature, religion, politics, Hebrew and art. http://www.sjsu.edu/jwss Learn More
Stanford University Taube Center for Jewish Studies Interdisciplinary program studying all facets of Jewish culture. Courses across the full expanse of Jewish history, literature, language, religion, politics, education and science. http://jewishstudies.stanford.edu Learn More
San Francisco State University Department of Jewish Studies B.A. in modern Jewish studies and a minor in Jewish studies, as well as adult learning through the College of Extended Learning and ElderCollege. Professors include Kitty Millet, Marc Dollinger, Eran Kaplan, Rachel Gross and Fred Astren. http://www.jewish.sfsu.edu Learn More
University of San Francisco, Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice The country's first and only academic program formally integrating Jewish studies and social justice. http://usfca.edu/artsci/jssj Learn More
Federation Fellows Educates participants in nonprofit decision-making, cultivates relationships and promotes a sense of belonging for individuals to become the next leaders of the Jewish community. http://www.jewishfed.org/federationfellows Learn More
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Anti-bias and diversity training to create and sustain inclusive schools and communities; programs and resources for Holocaust education and for confronting antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. https://sanfrancisco.adl.org Learn More
Kohn Summer Intern Program Offers an 8-week, paid summer internship to Jewish undergraduates from the Bay Area, providing work experience at local Jewish nonprofits, in a variety of fields. Compensation up to $3,400. http://www.jvs.org Learn More
Graduate Theological Union Library Books, periodicals and electronic resources in biblical studies; Judaism, Christianity and other religions; history, art and literature; ethics and philosophy. Resources in Hebrew, English and other languages. http://www.gtu.edu/library Learn More
Genealogy Library – Sutro Library Features local U.S. history, the notable rare book and manuscript collections formed by Adolph Sutro, and the largest genealogy collection west of Salt Lake City. http://www.library.ca.gov/sutro/genealogy Learn More
JIY Celebrations Collection includes Torah scrolls, ritual objects and prayer books available to extended community for ceremonial and educational purposes and may be borrowed free of charge. http://www.jccsf.org/program/jiy-celebrations Learn More
Tauber Holocaust Library and Archives Library houses over 13,000 volumes, an archive of 2,000 recorded oral histories, and many rare artifacts, memorabilia and images documenting the Holocaust. Free and open to the public by appointment. http://www.jfcsholocaustcenter.org Learn More