About Fairfield
A Jesuit University, Fairfield is open to students of all races and religions. The number of Jewish students is small, yet the University boasts an outstanding undergraduate Judaic Studies academic program and lecture series sponsored by the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies. Popular activites are KADIMA meetings, Jewish film festival, and events centering around holidays (including a Rosh Hashanah cultural celebration, Chanukah party and Purim carnival) as well as special programs sponsored by the Bennett Center.
3250 Undergrads
1033 Graduates
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