Jewish Student Groups at the Claremont Colleges
Jewish Student Union
The Jewish Student Union (JSU) strives to create a fun and exciting social environment for Jewish Students at the Claremont Colleges. JSU is open to all students dedicated to bringing Jewish culture to the Claremont Colleges. The JSU is committed to creating a more active, educated, and fun environment in which to be Jewish.
Challah for Hunger
Challah for Hunger is a national organization centered around activism and social justice. With their weekly challah sales, Challah for Hunger raises money and awareness for the victims of the genocide in Sudan. They have sent more than $55,000 to relief organizations and thousands of letters to Washington, urging elected officials to take action. Challah for Hunger also works to inspire others, both on our campuses and around the world, to take a stand against genocide.
Jewish Mentor Program
The Jewish Mentor Program strives to foster a sense of community for all Jews, religious and secular, by providing a space for students explore their Jewish identity in whatever way they may choose. The program supports the diversity of experiences among Jews and hopes to serve as a medium for promoting dialogue on Jewish issues, both within the organization and beyond, through workshops, social events, and other programming. The program not only serves as a resource for students to meet other Jewish first-years and find community, but it also strives to affirm all aspects of mentees' transition to college and personal growth.
Local Synagogues and Jewish Community
Temple Beth Israel of Pomona is a Reform synagogue serving the needs of the community in the Greater Pomona Valley, including Claremont. TBI is within walking distance of the campuses.
For more information: www.tbipomona.org.
Temple Sholom of Ontario is a Conservative congregation serving the religious, educational and social needs of Jewish families in the Inland areas from the San Gabriel Valley to the Pomona Valley and San Bernardino for more than 40 years.
While Temple Ami Shalom of West Covina is an affiliate of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, it sports much reform practice in its congregational system. It has weekly services, a religious school, adult education, social action projects, and much more.
For more information: www.amishalom.org.
Congregation Adat Reim is an independent, trans-denominational community in Rancho Cucamonga. They offer a place for prayer, learning and gathering of community. They are dedicated to the traditions of Judaism's past, and open to the innovations of Judaism's future.
For more information: www.adatreim.org.
Chabad of the Inland Empire is a Hasidic philosophy, movement, and organization providing a religious foundation, services, and events for Jews in the Inland Empire region.
For more information: www.chabadinlandempire.com.
Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys is the umbrella organization for all Jewish community organizations in the greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.
Los Angeles Hillel Council is creating a Jewish renaissance for students on campuses throughout Southern California, from Santa Barbara, to greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. Hillel provides opportunities for students of diverse interests and backgrounds to connect with each other and express their Judaism.
For more information: www.lahillel.org
Ikar, www.ikar-la.org
Jewlicious Festival, http://jewliciousfestival.com
Jewish Federation, Los Angeles, www.jewishla.org