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Stories from the Division of Student Affairs at Duke: & Religion

Hillel International Honors Rabbi Elana Friedman with Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence Award

World’s largest Jewish college organization convened campus leaders in Boston Dec. 9-12 for 2024 Global Assembly, recognized extraordinary leadership efforts.

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Hanukkah 2024 with Jewish Life at Duke

Celebrate Hanukkah with Jewish Life at Duke with a virtual candle lighting featuring special guests Duke Men's Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer and Duke President…

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Why I Stayed at Jewish Life at Duke

The first program I ever planned as a Springboard Fellow at Jewish Life at Duke, over three years ago, was an alternative, meditative Rosh Hashanah…

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Jewish Life at Duke Presents: A Night of Comedy

Jewish Life at Duke welcomes actor, comedian, and television star Joel McHale along with comedians Dan Levy, Leslie Liao, and Ariel Elias for "A Night…

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Duke Jewish Alumni Network Book Club 2024-2025

The Duke Jewish Alumni Network (DJAN) is partnering with the Jewish Book Council to bring notable books, discussions, and author conversations to alumni and friends! The DJAN Book Club,…

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Jewish Life at Duke Awarded 2024 Meaningful Inclusion Award by Duke Student Affairs

Jewish Life at Duke and the Center for Muslim Life were recognized at the annual Student Affairs award ceremony with the 2024 Meaningful Inclusion award,…

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Reflecting on the B’nai Mitzvah Program 

Every year, students participate in Jewish Life at Duke's B'nai Mitzvah program, which offers students who did not become b'nai mitzvah as pre-teens to take…

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Aaron Dinin to Deliver Keynote Address at 2024 Duke Jewish Baccalaureate Ceremony

Jewish Life at Duke is delighted to announce that Professor Aaron P Dinin will deliver the 2024 Duke Jewish Baccalaureate Ceremony keynote address.

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Duke Jewish Medical Students Association Established

The Jewish Medical Students Association (JMSA) was officially recognized by the Davison Council, the student government organization for the Duke Doctor of Medicine program, as…

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Repairing the Seas 

Duke Students dove deep into Judaism, plastic pollution, and environmental stewardship on Alternative Spring Break Trip with Jewish Life at Duke

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Bringing Shabbat to Forest at Duke: An Intergenerational Connection 

Jewish students from Duke University bring the spirit of Purim and Shabbat to residents of Forest at Duke, fostering intergenerational bonds.

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Cultural Fusion: Exploring the Jewtino Experience at Duke

“Jewtinos at Duke” student affinity group celebrates Jewish and Latino heritage.

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