Carleton College has two active Jewish student organizations, the Jewish Students of Carleton (JSC), and Jewish On Our Own Terms (JOOOT).

What’s Happening on Campus?

In February 2024, the Carleton Student Association passed a BDS resolution.

University Policies and Responsive Action

In April 2024, in response to student calls for divestment, the College stated that, after examining how best to respond, the Carleton Responsible Investment Committee announced it was unable to assess the entirety of Carleton’s investments with respect to involvement in or with Israel’s war in Gaza and that the College did not intend to take any further action on the request. In the statement, the College also noted that they would not suspend the Jonathan Paradise Israel Scholarship, which supports students who study in Israel.

In Fall 2025, Carleton launched a formal Jewish Alumni Network to solidify bonds with their Jewish alumni and create pathways for mutual support, feedback, and accountability. The College also created a Jewish Faculty and Staff Community Resource Group, co-led by their Associate Chaplain for Jewish and Interfaith Life and a Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies. Furthermore, the College has a Title VI Committee to address concerns around antisemitism, and the Chaplains' Associate employees five Jewish students to work alongside the Jewish chaplain and support Jewish life on campus.

In September 2025, the College circulated a community-wide message reminding the campus community to support student and employee religious observances, including during the High Holidays.

Incoming students are required to complete a module on belonging and community, which includes a segment on antisemitism. Additionally, peer leaders are offered training on antisemitism. For faculty and staff, the College requires inclusion, diversity, and equity training, which has included workshops around antisemitism. In addition, every year, the College’s Education Director works closely with the Office of the Chaplain to organize educational programs that will support the College's Jewish students.

Carleton College has two active Jewish student organizations, the Jewish Students of Carleton (JSC), and Jewish On Our Own Terms (JOOOT).

What’s Happening on Campus?

In February 2024, the Carleton Student Association passed a BDS resolution.

University Policies and Responsive Action

In April 2024, in response to student calls for divestment, the College stated that, after examining how best to respond, the Carleton Responsible Investment Committee announced it was unable to assess the entirety of Carleton’s investments with respect to involvement in or with Israel’s war in Gaza and that the College did not intend to take any further action on the request. In the statement, the College also noted that they would not suspend the Jonathan Paradise Israel Scholarship, which supports students who study in Israel.

In Fall 2025, Carleton launched a formal Jewish Alumni Network to solidify bonds with their Jewish alumni and create pathways for mutual support, feedback, and accountability. The College also created a Jewish Faculty and Staff Community Resource Group, co-led by their Associate Chaplain for Jewish and Interfaith Life and a Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies. Furthermore, the College has a Title VI Committee to address concerns around antisemitism, and the Chaplains' Associate employees five Jewish students to work alongside the Jewish chaplain and support Jewish life on campus.

In September 2025, the College circulated a community-wide message reminding the campus community to support student and employee religious observances, including during the High Holidays.

Incoming students are required to complete a module on belonging and community, which includes a segment on antisemitism. Additionally, peer leaders are offered training on antisemitism. For faculty and staff, the College requires inclusion, diversity, and equity training, which has included workshops around antisemitism. In addition, every year, the College’s Education Director works closely with the Office of the Chaplain to organize educational programs that will support the College's Jewish students.

Carleton College has two active Jewish student organizations, the Jewish Students of Carleton (JSC), and Jewish On Our Own Terms (JOOOT).

What’s Happening on Campus?

In February 2024, the Carleton Student Association passed a BDS resolution.

University Policies and Responsive Action

In April 2024, in response to student calls for divestment, the College stated that, after examining how best to respond, the Carleton Responsible Investment Committee announced it was unable to assess the entirety of Carleton’s investments with respect to involvement in or with Israel’s war in Gaza and that the College did not intend to take any further action on the request. In the statement, the College also noted that they would not suspend the Jonathan Paradise Israel Scholarship, which supports students who study in Israel.

In Fall 2025, Carleton launched a formal Jewish Alumni Network to solidify bonds with their Jewish alumni and create pathways for mutual support, feedback, and accountability. The College also created a Jewish Faculty and Staff Community Resource Group, co-led by their Associate Chaplain for Jewish and Interfaith Life and a Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies. Furthermore, the College has a Title VI Committee to address concerns around antisemitism, and the Chaplains' Associate employees five Jewish students to work alongside the Jewish chaplain and support Jewish life on campus.

In September 2025, the College circulated a community-wide message reminding the campus community to support student and employee religious observances, including during the High Holidays.

Incoming students are required to complete a module on belonging and community, which includes a segment on antisemitism. Additionally, peer leaders are offered training on antisemitism. For faculty and staff, the College requires inclusion, diversity, and equity training, which has included workshops around antisemitism. In addition, every year, the College’s Education Director works closely with the Office of the Chaplain to organize educational programs that will support the College's Jewish students.