Artists-in-residence offer all sorts of incredible workshops and one-on-one mentoring. Love art? Meet them!

Judaism is not just a religion.  It is a people, a culture, a civilization.  Just as there would be no Judaism without the Torah, there would be no Jewish people without Jewish art.  Hillel at the U of C takes great pride in bringing artistic opportunities to our campus for students to access in their personal search for meaningful Jewish expression.  We sponsor artists in residence who come from widely-varied Jewish backgrounds and who are expressive teachers of their own artistic media.  You don’t have to have any experience with an art form, just a willingness to try.  We invite you to stretch your wings and write, draw, jam, bake or some combination thereof with our amazing creators who will encourage you to define for yourself what is Jewish about your art.

Newberger Hillel Center • 5715 S. Woodlawn • Chicago, IL 60637 • office phone (773) 752-1127

Rebecca studied theater and music in NYC, and as a veteran of Jewish summer camps, has learned how to change the world one experiential moment at a time. As a singer, actress, yogini and educator, Rebecca creates inspiring opportunities to explore Jewish sources and rituals. She added yoga to the mix because a deeper connection between mind, body, and soul allows a person to flow with grace and do an amazing handstand… Interested? She’ll show you how! 

Rebecca Sykes

r.anne.sykes@gmail.com