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Harvard University

6% Jewish

449
Jewish students

6,979
Total undergrads

Reaction to Oct 7

Letters

10/09/23

Response to the conflict in the Middle East

Encampment: Yes

Community Life

Pro-Israel Related Clubs
Harvard Israel Initiative
Other Israel Related Clubs
J Street
Palestine Solidarity Committee
Arts and Culture
Harvard Krav Maga
The Jewish Theatre Project
ApiChorus
Other
Harvard banned single sex fraternities/sororities but has the Aleph.
Birthright Trip: Yes

Religious Life

Communal Groups
Hillel
Chabad
Religious Services
Friday night services at Hillel
Friday night services at Chabad
Saturday morning services at Hillel
Saturday morning services at Chabad
High Holidays at Hillel
High Holidays at Chabad
Shabbat Dinners
Hillel
Chabad
Kosher Food/Meals
Kosher food is available through the university meal plan in the “Kosher Corners” in each of the College Houses, as well as through the kosher dining hall inside the Hillel building, which serves dinner Sunday through Friday and lunch on Saturday. There are many other items available in regular dining halls that are certified kosher as well. There is also a kosher station in The Hark at Harvard Law School that is open to all, where one can purchase lunch on weekdays. There is a weekly Kosher hot lunch on Mondays and dinner on Tuesdays at Chabad.

Academic Life

Jewish Studies
Major
Professional Development Clubs
Tamid