Student involvement is an essential aspect of Jewish life on campus. The Jewish Student Association is the student leadership arm of GW Hillel and the umbrella organization which represents the various Jewish student groups at GW. Jewish Student leaders work with countless other student organizations, staff, individuals, and campus administrators to continually support and celebrate the Jewish community on campus and to create social, religious, Israel, community service, and political programming. More information about the JSA and individual positions can be found on the student leadership page.
Social
- Jews in Greek Life Organization (JIGLO) - JIGLO is a co-ed planning committee that is open to all Jewish students who are involved in Greek organizations around campus. The goal of the group will be to strengthen the network between Jewish Greeks on campus, and provide both social and philanthropic themed events. Contact Lior at for more information or to get involved.
- First Year Students at Hillel (FYSH) - Hillel hosts a special program just for Jewish freshmen on campus. Contact Alison at for more information or to get involved.
- Shabbat-in-a-Box - There are many Jewish students on campus who want to find different ways to be Jewishly involved on GW’s campus. Do It in The Dorms! program is a unique experience where students can have Shabbat every Friday on their time, with their friends, in their rooms. The kit comes full with deliciously fresh challah, candles, matches, grapejuice, and condoms. Contact Ahava at for more information or to get involved.
Religious
- Kedma (Orthodox Movement) - Kedma is in charge of Orthodox Shabbat and holiday services including finding students to lead services, provide d’vrei torah, and make announcements. Kedma is also responsible for working with other students and student groups to help celebrate Jewish holidays and create an environment for students to observe Jewish traditions. Contact David at for more information or to get involved.
- Koach (Conservative Movement) - Koach is in charge of Conservative Shabbat and holiday services including finding students to lead services, provide d’vrei torah, and make announcements. Koach is also responsible for working with other students and student groups to help celebrate Jewish holidays and create an environment for students to observe Jewish traditions. Contact Aviva at for more information or to get involved.
- Kesher (Reform Movement) - Kesher is in charge of reform Shabbat and holiday services including finding students to lead services, provide d’vrei torah, and make announcements. Kesher is also responsible for working with other students and student groups to help celebrate Jewish holidays and create an environment for students to observe Jewish traditions. Contact Marcus at for more information or to get involved.
Israel
- Student Alliance for Israel (SAFI) - SAFI brings Israeli culture, history, politics, and traditions to campus through speakers, rallies, film screenings, and fairs. Contact Steve at for more information or to get involved.
- Helping Advocate for Israel (HAVI) - HAVI provides students with the information and background they need to serve as ambassadors for Israel, on and off campus. Contact Brittany at for more information or to get involved.
Social Action
- Tzedek - Tzedek is the community service arm of the JSA. Tzedek provides Jewish students with opportunities to perform Tikun Olam, Repairing the World. Contact Carly at for more information or to get involved.
- Alternative Spring Break - Every year, GW students participate in American Jewish World Service’s ASB trip to Central America. Contact Brenda at for more information or to get involved.
Political
- Jewish Progressive Political Association (JPPA) - The JPPA plans progressive, politically motivated programs and tries to integrate politically motivated goals into the programming of other students groups. Contact Aaron at for more information or to get involved.
- Jewish Republicans / The Conservative Coalition for Israel - The Jewish Republicans provides a platform for right wing politically motivated programming with Jewish values in mind. Contact David at for more information or to get involved.
- Jewish GLBTQ - The JSA strives to be a community for all Jewish students to come together and celibate common values. The GLBTQ chair creates programming to encourage that community. Contact Sasha at for more information or to get involved.
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