Student Groups
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Jewish Student Association (JSA)
JSA is a pluralistic student group that focuses on social programming, with an emphasis on community service and holiday celebrations while creating a welcoming Jewish community at AU. JSA is led by an executive board of six students, elected to year-long terms in December, and a general board consisting of 12 students.
For more information email jsa@american.edu.
Jewish Student Association Web Page
Jewish Student Association Facebook Group
Jewish Student Association (JSA)
JSA is a pluralistic student group that focuses on social programming, with an emphasis on community service and holiday celebrations while creating a welcoming Jewish community at AU. JSA is led by an executive board of six students, elected to year-long terms in December, and a general board consisting of 12 students.
For more information email jsa@american.edu.
Jewish Student Association Web Page
Jewish Student Association Facebook Group
AUSFI (American University Students for Israel)
AUSFI is a pro-Israel, pro-peace student organization that celebrates Israeli life through social, cultural and political programming on campus. For more information contact AUStudentsforIsrael@gmail.com.
AUSFI Facebook Group
AU Hillel Alternative Spring Break Trips
Past trips have conducted service projects and gotten to know Jewish communities in places like Cuba, India and Russia! An alternative break trip is planned for spring 2013; details to come!
First Year Students of Hillel (FYSH)
New to AU? FYSH seeks to create a fun atmosphere when new students can get together for social programming on their own terms. This is a great way to meet people and help ease the transition. If you are new to campus and want to get connected contact hillel@american.edu.
Interfaith Council
This council brings together students from different faiths to build peace and understanding by working together on community service, conferences and discussion groups. Contact hillel@american.edu for more information.
Interfaith Council Facebook Group
Past trips have conducted service projects and gotten to know Jewish communities in places like Cuba, India and Russia! An alternative break trip is planned for spring 2013; details to come!
First Year Students of Hillel (FYSH)
New to AU? FYSH seeks to create a fun atmosphere when new students can get together for social programming on their own terms. This is a great way to meet people and help ease the transition. If you are new to campus and want to get connected contact hillel@american.edu.
Interfaith Council
This council brings together students from different faiths to build peace and understanding by working together on community service, conferences and discussion groups. Contact hillel@american.edu for more information.
Interfaith Council Facebook Group
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Geshercity Clusters (Jewish Graduates and Professionals)
New to the area? Want to meet Jewish Graduate Students and Young Professionals? Gesher City will help get you started. Email hillel@american.edu to find out more about Jewish Graduate student life in DC.
AU WCL Jewish Law Students Association
The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) provides a forum for Washington College of Law students to share and discuss issues of concern to today's Jewish law students. JLSA's programs reflect Jewish academic, social and cultural interests. JLSA provides speakers and other events that present Jewish and Israeli perspectives toward legal, political and other significant issues. The group also hosts social events for Jewish law students. To contact JLSA, please email jlsa@wcl.american.edu.
AU WCL Israel and Law Society
The Israel and Law Society (ILS) aims to educate the community about Israel's steadfast commitment to progressive principles of law, namely the balancing of national security concerns with the human rights of all peoples. In conjunction with this objective, ILS supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and recognizes that the only path to Middle East peace is the assurance of a safe and secure Israel situated side-by-side with a viable Palestinian state that condemns terrorism. For more information, email IsraelLaw@wcl.american.edu.
ILS Web Site
Geshercity Clusters (Jewish Graduates and Professionals)
New to the area? Want to meet Jewish Graduate Students and Young Professionals? Gesher City will help get you started. Email hillel@american.edu to find out more about Jewish Graduate student life in DC.
AU WCL Jewish Law Students Association
The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) provides a forum for Washington College of Law students to share and discuss issues of concern to today's Jewish law students. JLSA's programs reflect Jewish academic, social and cultural interests. JLSA provides speakers and other events that present Jewish and Israeli perspectives toward legal, political and other significant issues. The group also hosts social events for Jewish law students. To contact JLSA, please email jlsa@wcl.american.edu.
AU WCL Israel and Law Society
The Israel and Law Society (ILS) aims to educate the community about Israel's steadfast commitment to progressive principles of law, namely the balancing of national security concerns with the human rights of all peoples. In conjunction with this objective, ILS supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and recognizes that the only path to Middle East peace is the assurance of a safe and secure Israel situated side-by-side with a viable Palestinian state that condemns terrorism. For more information, email IsraelLaw@wcl.american.edu.
ILS Web Site
