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University of California – Santa Cruz

7% Jewish

1,200
Jewish students

17,517
Total undergrads

Reaction to Oct 7

Letters

10/09/23

Statement on Israel-Hamas conflict

Community Life

Jewish Fraternities
Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi)
Other Israel Related Clubs
Students for Justice in Palestine at UCSC
Arts and Culture
Jewish Student Union
Leviathan Jewish Journal
Other
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi (independent Jewish sorority)
Challah 4 Hunger

Religious Life

Communal Groups
Hillel
Chabad
Religious Services
Friday night services at Hillel
Friday night services at Chabad
High Holidays at Chabad
Shabbat Dinners
Hillel
Chabad
Kosher Food/Meals
There is no kosher meal plan through the university, but the dining halls provide kosher-style dining during Passover. Kosher/kosher-style Shabbat meals are offered every Friday evening at Hillel.

Academic Life

Jewish Studies
Major