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Jewish Life on Campus. Little systematic information exists Jewish identity is both a cultural and religious identity. Sales & Saxe (2006); Behneman, (2007). Core Concerns. Social Interaction Conflicts with Religious Observances Keeping Kosher Involvement.
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Jewish Life on Campus Little systematic information exists Jewish identity is both a cultural and religious identity Sales & Saxe (2006); Behneman, (2007)
Core Concerns Social Interaction Conflicts with Religious Observances Keeping Kosher Involvement Kadushin & Tighe, (2008); Sales & Saxe (2006); personal communication
Desired Improvements Policy: academic calendar vs. Jewish holidays More social events: Hillel’s activities Kosher dining availability
Intervention Idea: Kosher On-campus options Student taskforce Administrative liaison Off-campus options Town/Gown committee Sponsor/Marketing Grocery store initiative
Intervention Idea: Kosher Outcome: “…a kosher dining center can become the central spoke in a wheel of Jewish socializing and mutually positive reinforcement”. Assessment Quantitative: survey Qualitative: focus groups Kadushin & Tighe (2008)