Club Chai
Club Chai: Bi-Co Jewish faculty and Staff Alliance
We are faculty and staff members from Haverford College and Bryn Mawr College.
We hold different positions regarding American politics and Israeli politics, but we all share the following four commitments:
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A. We see the state of Israel and the land of Zion as part of our Jewish identity, and oppose any
attempts to reduce Judaism to merely a religion.
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B. Expand Jewish life on campus through social and educational events.
C. Fighting antisemitism on campus (whether it emerges from students, faculty, staff, or college
leadership), and providing support for Jewish faculty, staff, and students when they experience antisemitism.
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D. Strengthen relations between the Jewish community of the bi-co institutions – Haverford College
and Bryn Mawr College – and the Jewish community of Lower Merion and Philadelphia.
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Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive space for Zionist students, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment. Join us in building a strong community where every voice is heard and valued.
2025-2026 Events
Fall 2025
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September 5, 2025, VCAM 001 Screening room @ 12-1:30 pm
Barak Mendelsohn Teach-in: Israeli Politics and Society Two Years After October 7: Field Notes and Other Observations”
September 7, 2025 Club Chai Reception
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October 7, 2025, screening of “Red Alert” at VCAM 002 followed by baking at the VCAM kitchen
Nov. 5, 2025 @ 4:30 pm Joe Weisberg -- Talk sponsored by YAALS (Library) followed by Dinner hosted by Club Chai and Chabad
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Nov. 14, 2025 @ 4:30 pm Chase Auditorium, Artist Talk by Mirta Kupferminc “Threads of Light: Kabbalah in Mirta Kupferminc’s Art”
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Spring 2026
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February (TBD) 2026, co-sponsor a talk by David Mazower from the Yiddish Book Center at the Yiddish Culture Festival.
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March (TBD) 2026 co-sponsor a concert by Zalmen Mlotek at the Yiddish Culture Festival