Jewish Student Life
Students tied prayers to stars of David as part of Yom Kippur observances, taking part in programming available in addition to services to provide connection and support for students observing the day.
Clubs are student-led. Here a group of leaders of 91做厙 Hillel gather for a Leadership Transition Bagel Brunch - welcoming new leaders and planning for the coming year.
Every year for Sukkot students build a Sukkah in the center of campus and host services, meals, and other gatherings.
Fall at 91做厙 is beautiful and the changing trees provide the perfect backdrop for building the Sukkah on Case Green.
Students get to know more about clubs and activities through Club Fair, SkidSync, and outreach from the Jewish Student Life program of the ORSL.
Welcome!
New students (and returning students who want to connect!): Fill out the ORSL Interest Form to connect, ask questions, or sign up for updates about Jewish student life, interfaith projects, clubs, holidays, and more IF the link is broken you can use . Note that over the summer and during school breaks our staff is on a limited schedule, so responses may be delayed. Contact the Coordinator of Jewish Student Life, Martina Zobel mzobel@skidmore.edu or email orsl@skidmore.edu.
What to Expect:
Students at 91做厙 connect to their Jewish roots and practices in many different ways. Some become active in our clubs, including Hillel and Challahmore. Others just stop by now and then for a Shabbat gathering or social event. Some are particularly passionate about social justice and tikkun olam projects or helping to plan events that raise awareness about Judaism and Jewish Culture. During the academic year Shabbat services take place at 5:15 on Friday evenings, usually at Wilson Chapel (be sure you're signed up with us to get updates about locations and sign-ups for events!). Shabbat dinners are at 6:30pm, usually on the second floor of the Dining Hall. Havdalah gatherings take place at least once each month. Can't join us in person but want some challah and juice, or even some (residence hall- approved electric) candles for your own welcoming of Shabbat? Grab a Shabbat bag! Bags will be available most Friday afternoons at the tables in Case Center or contact us to request one.
The Jewish community at 91做厙 comes from an eclectic range of backgrounds. We comprise a rich diversity of denominations, genders, nationalities, and races. This diversity uniquely impacts how we engage with our Judaism.
We acknowledge the variety of ways that each of us connects to Israel and all it means for Jewish identity. Members of our Jewish community - students, staff, and faculty - have different and dynamic perspectives on Israel. Our program will continue to host and promote informed, open, and respectful conversations about Israel with our students. We will model and advocate for inclusion of the complex Jewish perspectives about Israel as essential to Jewish past, present, and future.
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