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Williams College

10% Jewish

200
Jewish students

2,078
Total undergrads

ADL Antisemitism
Campus Report Card

Reaction to Oct 7

Letters

10/12/23

Campus vigil on Israel and Gaza, and the college president's role in the wake of world crises

Encampment: No

Community Life

Other

The Jewish Religious Center (JRC) is home to the Williams College Jewish Association and Jewish life on campus.

Religious Life

Communal Groups

Kosher Food/Meals

The JRC has a kitchen that is strictly kosher, under the supervision of the Jewish Chaplain. Students use the kitchen to prepare weekly Shabbat dinners and lunches as well as other meals during the year. During Passover, the kitchen is made strictly kosher for Passover, and students are welcome to prepare all their meals during the holiday at the JRC. The JRC hosts Shabbat dinners and has a sanctuary for Shabbat services and High Holiday services.