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Meor is extremely welcoming and also creates a challenging atmosphere in a very positive way for learning. They really encourage people at all levels and prior knowledge of Judaism to get involved, to ask questions and to learn from these exchanges, rather than trying to impose Jewish practices for which people may not be ready. I’ve been really impressed by Meor’s openness and dedication to allowing each of us to express our Judaism in the way that works best for us.
—Hannah, PhD ’15
What is Meor at Yale?
Meor means illumination in Hebrew. Light expands vision and uncovers new realities.
Meor at Yale is a non-profit organization dedicated to extending Jewish learning opportunities to the broadest spectrum of Jewish students at Yale. Through timely classes, lively discussions, transformative trips and other programming, our goal is to inspire a life-long love of Jewish learning and exploration. Further, we encourage the development of a vibrant, tolerant campus community in which every Jew is welcomed and valued.
Meor at Yale is a subsidiary of Meor, a national umbrella organization with branches on 25 campuses.
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Who funds Meor at Yale?
Meor at Yale is funded exclusively by private philanthropists who are concerned with Jewish identity and education among college students across the world. Meor provides the bulk of the Meor at Yale budget, which is supplemented by local fundraising efforts.
What other campuses does Meor serve?
American University, SUNY Binghamton, Boston University, Brandeis, Bryn Mawr, Brown, Cornell, Drexel, Emory, Georgetown, George Washington University, Haverford, Harvard, M.I.T., N.Y.U., Northwestern, Rutgers, Stanford, Swarthmore, Temple, Tufts, UC Berkeley, University of Maryland, University of Pennsylvania