Jewish clubs and organizations
Click the links to learn more about each student organization and get contact information.
- Hillel: Provides a place to celebrate Jewish culture, learn about and practice traditions, and be a part of the Chapman Jewish community and campus as a whole.
- Chabad: Offers social, educational, and spiritual programs for Chapman’s Jewish community. Some of these activities include weekly Shabbat dinners, holiday meals and events, and cultural learning programs.
You can also learn about and join clubs in person at the Student Involvement Fair, which takes place once every semester.
Jewish holidays and traditions
At Chapman, you have a welcoming place to join in religious, social, and cultural programming on a regular basis, including these major Jewish observances and celebrations:
- Shabbat: Both Chapman Chabad and Chapman Hillel student groups host weekly Shabbat dinners for students.
- Passover: Fresh cooked kosher-for-Passover food is provided on campus at the Caf (Randall Dining Commons).
- If you’re on a meal plan, simply show up as usual and there’s no extra cost to you. If you’re not on a meal plan, review Passover FAQs for information about how to purchase food.
- Hanukkah: Although Hanukkah occurs when many students and faculty are off campus, Jewish Life at Chapman often coordinates a campus-wide “It’s (Almost!) Time for Hanukkah Fest” in the Attallah Piazza.
Academic opportunities
There are many academic opportunities that are notably enriched by our on-campus Holocaust Library. Some of these options include:
Holocaust History minor
The Holocaust History minor allows you to study the origins and history of the Holocaust within the context of European and Jewish history, and explore the central themes and topics in Holocaust research.
Students may declare a minor once the semester begins and before they reach 60 units. For further instructions on how to declare a minor, visit the Change or Add Majors and Minors page.
Religious accommodations
Chapman’s religious accommodations policy ensures that all students have the right to utilize certain religious accommodations, allowing you to modify your schedule in accordance with religious observances.
Jewish Community internships and careers
There are local, national, and international internships and post-graduate fellowships in Jewish nonprofit work, social justice, spirituality, and education – and Jewish Life at Chapman can help get you connected to these opportunities.
If you are interested in pursuing an internship, connecting with Jewish Chapman alumni, or traveling abroad to Jewish communities, contact the Director of Jewish Life at hecohen@chapman.edu.