<p>UVa was founded on the idea of separation of church and state. While it’s too bad that there is simply not enough space to accommodate all the visitors in the spring, please try to understand that it was not meant to alienate anyone on the basis of their religion. Jewish life is huge at UVa. There are greek organizations for Jewish students, the Brody Jewish Center, kosher dining options, and something like 10% of the student body identifies as Jewish. I know this year there are DOTL tours about Jewish life.</p>
<p>As other posters have mentioned, the chapel is non-denominational. I am also an atheist, and I’ve never felt alienated by anything in the chapel nor by the star of David/Solomon’s seal on Peabody Hall. I realize you are entitled to feel however you feel about any of this, but I hope you aren’t left with the impression that UVa is anything other than tolerant of all religions.</p>