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Why I’m Betting on Jewish Grad Students
November 5, 2025
Investing in Jewish grad students isn’t just a nice thing to do — it’s a strategic imperative.
It is clear that the perceived American exceptionalism is over.
Over the past year, I’ve sat in countless meetings — briefings, webinars, panels, roundtables, conferences — all focused on how to respond to the rise in antisemitism. But I kept coming back to a deeper question: Are we investing in the kind of Jewish identity that can carry us forward? One that inspires pride, meaning, and connection — not just in moments of crisis, but in everyday life?
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Meir S. Zimmerman serves as the Mid-Atlantic regional director for the Jewish Grad Organization, where he works to strengthen Jewish identity, leadership and community among graduate students across the region.
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