Religious Foundations
The Christian Association
Phone: 215-746-6350
The Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale, General Minister & President
Katherine Primus, Executive Director
The Christian Association is an ecumenical non-profit organization serving as the faith based public voice for peace and social justice issues at Penn and in the wider community. Individuals, including students, staff, faculty, churches and community organizations from a variety of religious and spiritual backgrounds and traditions whow value diversity ecumenical and interfaith experiences are invited to get involved. Ongoing programs include an interfaith dialogue, bi-weekly lunch meetings with student representatives to network, ESL-oriented workshops that discuss issues with international students and Christian Fellowship for the LGBT community. get involved and develop your leadership skills as you help create positive change. We have volunteer opportunites in an afterschool program as well as social change activism projects. Sign up for our weekly electronic newsletter to join our events and issues we focus on. http://www.upennca.org/about/stay_in_touch/
The Hillel Foundation: The Foundation for Campus Jewish Life
Phone: 215-898-7391
Mr. Jeremy Brochin, Director
Rabbi Michael Uram, Associate Director
Rabbi Howard Alpert, Senior Rabbinic Associate
Hillel is the foundation for organized Jewish student life at the University of Pennsylvania . Through its 22 student organizations and religious communities students govern their activities and create opportunities for social, social action, religious, and cultural activity. Hillel professionals are available to Jewish students for counseling, teaching, and informal conversation.
Penn Newman Catholic Center
Phone: 215-898-7575
Fr. Phil Florio, SJ, Director
Jeff Klein, Campus Minister
The Penn Newman Catholic Center offers spiritual, social, educational and community service opportunities for the Catholic community at the University of Pennsylvania. We offer a variety of programs and activities to share in the rich tradition of Catholic thought, culture and life. The Center is directed by a full-time professional staff that works in partnership with undergraduate and graduate student leaders to bring the Catholic tradition to life at Penn. See our website at www.newman.upenn.edu and please feel free to contact us for more information.
Lubavitch House at Pennnuse a
Phone: 215-222-3130
Rabbi Ephraim Levin, Director
Rabbi Levi Haskelevich, Campus Rabbit P
With a vision of opening the doors of Judaism to all students and faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, the Lubavitch House was established - a place where Jews of all backgrounds and degrees of observance can enjoy, expore and celebrate their heritage in a warm, welcoming and non-judgemental environment. It is "where every Jew is family."enn