Personal Characteristics, Jewish Identity, and the Needs of Jewish Graduate Students in the Philadelphia Area

Publication Date: January 1993

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Ram A. Cnaan

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: Youth; Jewish identification; Outreach

Type: Report

Coverage: United States Pennsylvania

Abstract:

The key to preserving and strengthening the Jewish identity of graduate students is to meet their Jewish needs as long as they can be reached. This needs assessment study of Jewish graduate students in the Philadelphia area clearly shows that they want Jewish programming. However, this programming should be packaged specifically for graduate students, be sophisticated, and be organized around their schedule and specific time constraints.