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The Bates Jewish Student Union (JSU) is an entirely student-run club designed for Jewish students and others interested in Judaism. The JSU gathers for weekly Shabbat dinners, shares in casual Friday evening services, celebrates all major Jewish holidays, and participates in programs with Temple Shalom in Auburn. All members of the Bates community are welcome to attend JSU events and programs. We have a wonderful Jewish Spiritual Advisor, Rabbi Sruli Dresdener as well as visiting student Rabbis on campus during High Holidays. Connect with us on Instagram!
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,753 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
0 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Jewish Studies Offered No
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 No
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 13%
- U.S. Region Northeast
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $61,066
- Tuition Out-of-State $61,066
- Out-of-State/Int’l 91% / 10%
- Greek Life No
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