Jewish students are a unique minority in the collegiate world. Their identities, while grounded in a living faith, also revolve around an ancient cultural heritage with historical and geopolitical considerations that remain relevant. Perhaps the overriding attribute of Jewish identity is the emphasis on supporting their community, regardless of the scale. For many incoming Jewish freshmen, the presence of a Jewish student body on-campus is as crucial as the general academic and social merits of the institution. Such communities offer a unique source of support, providing a place to worship, Kosher meals and faith-backed extracurriculars.
Students who identify more as cultural Jews, and less as worshippers of the faith, may also care about these sorts of community efforts. The Jewish-student experience found at a school will of course vary student to student. Some may seek out Jewish Greek life, while others immerse themselves in a school’s Hillel chapter. Some students pursue Jewish studies as a major or minor, while others spend their college years parallel to a school’s Jewish community, but nonetheless appreciative of its presence.
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