"JGO programming is critical to ensuring Jewish students, in the face of constant hostility, have a community to feel physically and psychologically safe in." - Charlotte Aaron, Berkeley Law
“With JGO’s tireless support for Jewish students, we are never alone on campus. When I have expressed concerns to JGO staff about antisemitism on campus, they have followed up with university administrators to advocate for our community.” - Anonymous
“Through the JGO Fellowship, I found more than community — I discovered purpose, pride, and a renewed connection to my Jewish identity.” - Maria Oceguera Cervantes, USC Gould School of Law
“Honestly we would be unable to function without y’all. Thank you for all that you do--we owe you so much. Truly, truly thank you. The Jewish community at Columbia Law owes so much of our vitality to you all.” - Sarah Simon, Columbia Law
“It is very hard for me to speak up about some of the issues I’ve had finding community, but JGO is the one place I feel truly safe and comfortable in that. Thank you for helping to facilitate these conversations and programs!” - Sloan Fellow, NYU Law
“I’m truly grateful that a program like this exists. It’s rare to find a space that feels this empowering, this thoughtful, and this aligned with the values that have carried our community for generations.” - Danielle Furman, ‘25 JEWL Fellow
“JGO has given us a safe space to reflect, vent, and engage in meaningful conversations about what it means to lead Jewish initiatives on campus. We’re so grateful for everything JGO does for us.” - Susan Radov, Northwestern Kellogg
“JGO is exactly what I need, when I need it. I'm feeling lost and I'm grateful for the opportunity to find my way alongside other young Jews.” - Anonymous, Indiana University
“JGO and JELCON serve as the connective tissue between grads, young professionals, and mentors established in the business world—at a moment when that transition to the workplace can feel especially fraught.” - Natalie Kucer, Columbia Business School
About JGO
The Jewish Grad Organization is the national movement for Jewish grad students and alumni. Our mission is to foster Jewish community on grad school campuses and to cultivate Jewish identity and leadership among young adults at this critical life stage.
Since 2011, JGO has built a network of grassroots Jewish affinity clubs at over 170 graduate campuses across North America, impacting 14,000 unique students a year through more than 948 annual programs. We have empowered a generation of young Jewish leaders and touched the lives of more than 50,000 individuals.
