Amid Rising Antisemitism, Jewish Life is Surging on US Campuses

The biggest story on campus isn’t protest or politics. It’s a quiet Jewish comeback.

A recent study from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) found that nearly a third of American Jews have become more engaged in Jewish life since October 7. That headline has drawn attention, but it risks missing the most important detail buried within the data: young adults, the study found, are actively seeking nonpolitical, inclusive communities.

That change may seem unexpected in a year highlighted by a contentious election and colleges being politically scrutinized. But if you’ve spent any time on college campuses lately, it makes perfect sense.

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