Courses are offered in Hebrew language, Jewish history, Jewish thought, rabbinics, modern Israel, and contemporary Jewish problems. Jewish Studies is organized as an interdisciplinary program, which requires an independent study course with a significant paper. Courses are taught by four faculty, two regular part-time faculty and four faculty from other departments. There is an excellent Judaic collection in the University library, as well as a beautiful museum-quality Israel Heritage Classroom. Six to ten public lectures annually.
Students can receive credit for study in Israel through a variety of programs.
The University of Pittsburgh Food Services offers 2 kosher lunch options and 2 dinner options 7 days a week. The Hillel Foundation of Pittsburgh offers Shabbat dinners, holiday meals, and vegetarian dining alternatives. Many residence halls have cooking facilities. Women's groups Mentoring with community professionals Cultural Events Campus profile Please describe the most popular Jewish activities on campus as well as the intangibles that will give readers a sense of what college life is like for Jewish students on your campus. Hillel at the University of Pittsburgh offers a wide range of social, cultural, social action, Zionist, educational and religious activities, with a strong emphasis on student involvement and student leadership development.