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Meor students are Jews from all backgrounds and levels of observance who are committed to learning about Jewish heritage and philosophy. Here's what some graduates are saying about the programs!

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Maimonides has helped establish my Jewish roots and Jewish identity. Once you're at Penn, you shouldn't miss the opportunity." -Robert Jakobi 2007
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The Maimonides program truly enriched my experience at Penn. It gave me the opportunity to forge a deeper connection to Judaism, it gave me a place to grapple with important and controversial issues among my peers, and it gave me an extended family away from home. Participating in the Israel trip as well was so meaningful because it laid the foundation for the beginning of my life as a Jewish adult outside of the Penn environment." — Elana Hoffman 2007
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MLF has definitely changed my outlook and perspective on Judaism. I am more proud than ever, more knowledgeable and more willing to share that knowledge with others." — Josh Rosenbaum 2008

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I love that there is no question without an answer - not necessarily an obvious one, but there is one." — Anonymous

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To be a Jew is a gift. To be a Jew is to keep trying to understand what that means.” — Robby Rothrock 2008

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“Last night was the first time in five years that I have sat in a room of Jewish peers and studied a Biblical text. The feeling was surreal… It felt comfortable, familiar, and, most importantly, meaningful."— Carlye Rosenthal 2011
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I can't even explain the kind of joy it brought me that I got home from our first session yesterday (and after a long day of classes) and still wanted to discuss with my housemate more about what I had just learned. I can't get enough. I can't. And that's what's the best part: it doesn't end. There is an infinite amount of learning I can do. I realized that it's not just that there's facts to be memorized or things to study (though of course, I know that comes along with it), but I just want to BE a Jew. A good Jew. I want to learn more, and practice what I can, and discuss and argue and question and enjoy everything there is about Judaism. I'm very much looking forward to the rest of this Fellowship, and plan to be very involved both in and outside the classroom. I truly can't wait until the next session" — Jackie Shlecter 2009