What is Jewish life like on campus?
A. Students come to JTS with varying levels of Jewish involvement and affiliation. Students choose to join the JTS community for a wide variety of reasons, some educational and some lifestyle related. Some are looking for a Jewish community. Some are searching for an environment that supports their current Jewish observance or seeking the chance to explore a different level of observance. Some are seeking a formal Jewish education. Many are looking for some combination of all of these factors. Students in the Joint and Double Degree Programs have access to a wide variety of opportunities to explore and enhance their Jewish identity through Jewish activities at JTS, Columbia, and Barnard, and in greater New York City. There are kosher dining options on all three campuses, and students participate in Jewish a cappella, tikkun ‘olam projects, Shabbat dinners, and sukkah festivities. We encourage students to involve themselves in whatever ways they feel most comfortable. The pluralistic en
