Fellows come from diverse Jewish backgrounds and experiences. Hillel is primarily concerned that there be enthusiasm for Judaism and sufficient knowledge to convey the excitement of Jewish life. Community service, philanthropic projects, fraternity and sorority happenings, programming for residence hall students, holiday celebrations, and more. Also, JCSC Fellows create their own programs and activities using their background and talents. Hillel's Steinhardt Jewish Campus Service Corps presents a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills and talents while utilizing your commitment to Judaism, creativity and energy.
Fellows have the chance to see another part of the country.
Fellows work with students, members of the university community and Jewish communal professionals while simultaneously gaining exposure to new experiences and transmitting the vivacity of Jewish life. JCSC Fellows are given serious training. During the year of service, sessions that foster Jewish identity, creative thinking, and organizational excellence are conducted by talented professionals from a wide variety of fields. But many more students are not certain about what is important to them Jewishly, and how being Jewish fits into their other interests. In addition to Hillel's Steinhardt Jewish Campus Service Corps, Engagement Initiatives include the Campus Leadership Initiative, the Schusterman Leadership Initiative, the International Jewish Festivals Initiative, First-year Student Initiative, Commuter Student Initiative, Sorority and Fraternity Initiative, and the Soref Initiative, all of which target uninvolved Jewish students who are campus leaders but not engaged in Jewish campus life.