Student Testimonials
Lauren Kerner
Class of 2017After graduating from UC Irvine in Spring 2017, I was working at a Jewish student organization at a major university. The events of that summer and fall, in particular the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville and the Las Vegas shooting, brought me to an inflection point. Alarmed by inflamed . . .
Deborah Lewis
When I transferred to UC Irvine two years ago, I knew along with majoring in English that I also wanted to minor in Jewish Studies. The program would not only fulfill my desire to learn Hebrew and to learn more about Judaism, but it also aided in the construction of . . .
Esfir Mitelman
“I am currently in my final year finishing my degree in Psychology and Social Behavior with a minor in Jewish Studies. Following graduation, I hope to attend UCI’s School of Education to pursue my Master’s in Teaching and elementary credential. Being raised in a Jewish home and participating in numerous . . .
Lily Wagner
“Towards the end of my first year at UCI, I got involved with the Jewish community on campus. I’ve enjoyed being a part of Hillel, Chabad, Anteaters for Israel and the larger Jewish community that I have met through networking with these groups. I initially took a Jewish Studies course . . .