Colleges that are uniquely popular among Jewish students?

Hey folks, I'm in the process of researching colleges and I want to stay connected to my roots. That being said, what are some of the most popular colleges among Jewish students? Any clue why they’re favored by the Jewish community?

There are numerous colleges that are renowned for having strong Jewish communities. This could be due to factors such as sizeable Jewish student populations, robust Hillel or Chabad organizations, or offering Jewish Studies as a major.

1. Yeshiva University: Located in New York City, Yeshiva University is a Jewish institution that fully integrates Jewish studies with secular studies. It offers a unique and strongly rooted Jewish environment.

2. Brandeis University: This university in Massachusetts was founded by American Jewish community and contains one of the most extensive Jewish Studies departments. It was named after Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish Justice of the US Supreme Court, and it has a large and active Jewish community.

3. University of Florida: With a large Jewish student population and offering Kosher food in its dining halls, UF in Gainesville has a great Hillel chapter and an active Jewish community.

4. New York University (NYU): Found in the heart of New York City, NYU has one of the largest Jewish student populations in the country. An active Hillel chapter combined with the diverse cultural setting and extensive Jewish Studies program makes it very popular.

5. University of Maryland, College Park: Around 20% of the student population at UMD is Jewish, making it one of the top public universities on this list. Their Maryland Hillel also consistently wins awards.

6. University of Pennsylvania: UPenn has a large Jewish student population and offers an immense variety of Jewish Studies courses.

Remember it's not just about the number of Jewish students on campus, but also about the resources available and how active and inclusive the community is. I encourage you to reach out to the Hillel or Chabad organizations at colleges you're interested in, as they would be more than happy to discuss their programs and community with a prospective student.