How UJS is supporting Jewish students spending Pesach alone

For the first time in many years, Seder night and Pesach this year falls during term-time for most Jewish students in the UK, and the Union of Jewish Students (UJS) and Jewish University Chaplaincy are both finding ways to support students celebrating Pesach away from family.

Striving to assist students create a “home away from home” this Pesach, UJS will be providing funding for student Seders across the country, providing kosher for Pesach care packages, creating materials including a Haggadah companion for students, and connecting students with their local Jewish communities.

Jewish students can access these provisions by contacting their Sabbatical Officer.

Dora Hirsh, UJS’ Jewish Enrichment and Engagement Officer, said: “It’s a truly special experience working to ensure that thousands of Jewish students across the UK and Ireland can fully celebrate Pesach on campus – just like they would at home with their families. We’ve been working hard over the past few months planning and preparing to support Jewish students through the holiday, and we are incredibly excited.”