David Grant

On any given night there is something going on for Jewish students at Aish Penn State; whether it’s Maimonides, Challah baking, Aish PSU leadership board meetings, social events, or holiday programs. Both the Vigons and the Grants open their homes to Jewish students weekly for Shabbat meals, study with students in the Penn State Hub on campus daily, and accompany them on various Jewish trips and retreats during breaks.

Penn State has been a hub of Jewish activity for Aish NY since 2013. Spreading further across the Northeast, Ricki and Sarah Vigon moved to State College where they started building a warm and growing community of Jewish students. In 2014 they were joined by David and Esther Grant, and Penn State now features the full array of Aish NY programs and offerings.

MAIMONIDES:

Maimonides is a semester-long program that offers Jewish students like yourself the core knowledge you need to be an educated and inspired Jew in today’s world.

Fellows convene one night a week for 10 weeks to engage in discussions with leaders in Jewish thought, business, philanthropy and industry, acquiring the greatest tool you need to stand out as a Jewish leader – knowledge.

Each week, comprises of two sessions such as:

Introduction to Jewish Knowledge:
Jewish history, hcash course in Jewish knowledge, road map to Jewish learning.
Introduction to Jewish philosophy:
The Jewish approach to God and the purpose of our existence, free will, body and soul.
Contemporary Jewish Issues:
Men and women, love, relationships, suffering, happiness, Israel, modern ethical dilemmas.
The Foundations of Jewish Leadership:
Perfecting the world, character development, measuring success.
Dinner and/or refreshments may be served each week depending on the location.

The Fellowship includes 2 Shabbat experiences, which are announced at the beginning of each semester. You are recommended to keep a journal of your Maimonides experience, which you can discuss with your Maimonides advisor to ensure that you are gaining as much as possible from the program.

Students who complete the program receive a $300 voucher that can be applied toward any approved Aish NY trip or program.

College Campus: Pennsylvania State University

Organization: Aish Penn State

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