<p>How is the religious diversity at Emory? How is the Jewish community? I'm a current high school senior. I attended a Jewish day school for middle school and am currently active in my USY chapter. I wouldn't call myself religiously observant, but I have been to Israel three times and plan on taking a gap year in Israel. If anyone has any information on the Hillel, Jewish life for non-observant Jews, or attitudes towards Israel on campus, that would be great. Thanks!</p>
<p>Jewish life is very active. There’s a brand new Hillel house and a Chabad (sp?) house. There are a ton of Jews at Emory from a range of backgrounds (many wealthy from the NE, though) and degrees of observance. Although some think Emory students are politically apathetic (though I don’t), when it comes to Israel, there are many vocal students and professors on both sides. Many of the Jews think Israel can do no wrong and most of the pro-Palestinians think Israel can do nothing right. I suspect that, on average, Emory students tend to lean towards supporting Israel, but there’s certainly a vocal opposition. It’s usually healthy debate about the subject, and many authorities on the topic teach in the College. </p>
<p>I’m not Jewish, fyi, but I, like everyone at Emory, know many Jewish students that run the spectrum.</p>
<p>I knew Emory had a large Jewish population but I wasn’t sure about the level of involvement. It’s still one of my top choices! Thanks!</p>
<p>Emory is 30 percent Jewish, so your bound to find some people who are really active in Emory’s Jewish life.</p>
<p>Emory Jews are very involved. I’ve already met a bunch of kids who were presidents/very involved in their USY chapters.</p>