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WHAT IS JETCampus?

Barely survive Sunday School? Sprint out of Temple after your Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Never did anything Jewish ever??? Well, times have changed and JET (Jewish Education Team) has hit CAMPUS!!! At JET our mission is very clear: to provide college students and young professionals with the most meaningful, relevant, and fun Jewish education one could possibly imagine. With our innovative crash courses in Judaism both in person and on-line in addition to our phenomenal trips to JETset around the globe, you will be empowered to make informed decisions about YOUR Jewish identity while having the time of your life! JET's rabbinic families always provide a very warm and accepting atmosphere in addition to spectacular home-cooked meals! Come join the top Jewish students in Illinois and beyond to begin your journey with JET.

HISTORY OF JET

Founded by Rabbi Zev Kahn in the Fall of 2005, JET launched its programming on Chicago campuses with the Maimonides Leaders Fellowship, an intensive 10-week crash course in Judaism. Since then, JET has graduated more than 150 very satisfied students from this amazing fellowship. But we did not stop there. In an effort to cater to the interests and needs of all types of Jewish students, JET has partnered with several international Jewish organizations to bring YOU the BEST variety of COURSES, TRIPS, & SOCIAL EVENTS for YOUR Jewish adventure. So as you browse our site and see the wide range of programs, just know that JET is working for you. Come fly with JET and let us be the PORTAL for your fun, authentic, and meaningful Jewish experience on campus and beyond!

OUR MISSION

JET strives to empower and to inspire Jewish college students to develop a stronger connection to our Jewish heritage, the Jewish people, and the land of Israel through amazingly fun, authentic, and innovative educational, social, and travel programs.

OUR VISION

To provide Jewish college students in Chicago with the best resources needed to make informed choices about their Jewish life and their contribution to the Jewish people.