Jesse Roth – Mentoring Lead for JHP @ Penn Jesse is a senior at Penn majoringin Political Science and minoring in Philosophy and Classical Studies. He joined JHP his sophomore year and has held several positions on the board including Mentoring Lead and Head of Social Media. He participated in JHP’s Mayanot Birthright trip the […]
Igniting & Embracing Judaism In Turbulent Times
In the Words of Ron Dermer: From A Taste of New York May 2016 “This country, I say, as someone born and raised here, is really a unique country for Jews. A lot of Jews take it for granted. The greatness of America can be summed up in less than a sentence…in less than a […]
The Significance of Tzedakah
In these times…the principal service of G-d is the service of charity, as our sages, of blessed memory, said: “Israel will be redeemed only through charity…However, [in these times….], there is no way of truly cleaving unto it [G-d’s presence] and to convert the darkness into its light, except through a corresponding category of action, […]
JHP Students Give Back in December
Student Profile Jesse Roth – Mentoring Lead for JHP @ Penn Jesse is a senior at Penn majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy and Classical Studies. He joined JHP his sophomore year and has held several positions on the board including Mentoring Lead and Head of Social Media. He participated in JHP’s Mayanot […]
Hands & Fingers
In the Jewish mystical tradition, the imagery of hands is used as an expression of the soul’s wisdom and kindness. Our hands can communicate our ideas through writing and drawing and our generosity through our deeds. But just as the hand needs the smaller and weaker fingers to accomplish it’s task, so too do we […]
What’s Happening in JHP? – December 7th Edition
YPN & The Modest Mom Make Challah Emunah Wircberg (The Modest Mom) taught many YPNers all about the history of Challah last week. Did you know that if you make more than 5 pounds of challah you have to rip off a small piece of dough and burn it until its inedible? This symbolizes […]
