Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to look at colleges. I'm Jewish, and it's important for me to find a college community with a sizeable Jewish population. Do you know which colleges in the US have a large number of Jewish students?
Absolutely, there are quite a few colleges and universities in the United States with significantly large Jewish populations. Some of these include:
1. Yeshiva University in New York. This university has a strong Jewish heritage and offers a good range of academic programs.
2. CUNY, Brooklyn College. This college also has a large Jewish population and offers a variety of majors.
3. University of Florida. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this university is one of the largest in the US and has a significant Jewish student population.
4. University of Maryland, College Park. This public institution is known to have one of the largest and most active Jewish populations among public universities.
5. Brandeis University. Located in Massachusetts, Brandeis was founded by the American Jewish community and to this day maintains a robust Jewish life.
6. New York University. NYU, located in Manhattan, has easy access to an array of Jewish resources given its location in one of the cities with the largest Jewish communities in the US.
Remember while having a large Jewish community is helpful, it's also important to look for active Hillel or Chabad chapters on campus which could play a significant role in facilitating Jewish life at college.
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