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College Hires Part-time Rabbi After Months-Long Search

College Hires Part-time Rabbi After Months-Long Search

The hiring of Rabbi Shahar Colt was announced last week, after the college’s Jewish community had been without a leader for more than six months. Colt will begin part-time next semester before moving into a full time role.
Chanelle Jaeger '27 Dec 13, 2023
Students React to Violence in Israel and Palestine

Students React to Violence in Israel and Palestine

As the second week of war in Israel and Palestine begins, students express grief about the violence and fear for both their own safety and the consequences of speech on campus. Students were able to find ways to come together in community despite dread about the future of the conflict.
Leo Kamin '25 Oct 18, 2023
College Without Rabbi Amid Ongoing Job Search

College Without Rabbi Amid Ongoing Job Search

Since Rabbi Bruce Seltzer resigned in May, the Jewish community has remained without a spiritual leader. Students said the absence of a leader has negatively affected the sense of community among Jewish students.
Maggie Sher '26 Oct 18, 2023

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