Jewish Alumni of Williams College
Dear Alumni,
Chabad at Williams College is a new and growing presence on campus. While many of you did not have the opportunity to experience Chabad during your time as students, we are building something today that we believe will serve generations of Williams students to come.
Our mission is clear: to build a true home for every Jew at Williams, a space where students and faculty, regardless of background or level of observance, can engage deeply with their Jewish heritage in a warm and welcoming environment, and where a lasting sense of Jewish identity and unapologetic pride is cultivated.
We invite you to help shape it.
Building Jewish Life Together
Chabad is committed to ensuring that every Jewish student at Williams, regardless of background or level of observance, has access to meaningful Jewish community, is proud of their Jewish identity, and feels confident living that identity openly and unapologetically on campus.
As alumni, you understand the unique culture and character of Williams. Your perspective, guidance, and partnership are invaluable as we work to establish a lasting Jewish presence on campus.
Ways to Engage
Mentor
Support current students as they navigate academic, professional, and personal decisions. Your experience as a Williams alum can make a meaningful difference.
Speak or Teach
Return to campus to participate in panels, share professional expertise, or engage in thoughtful (Jewish or professional) dialogue with students.
Strengthen Jewish Life
Partner with us in building programs, supporting student leadership, and helping establish a permanent Jewish home at Williams. Through your generous gifts, you can play a direct role in strengthening Jewish life on campus and ensuring that Jewish students have the resources, community, and vibrant programming they need to thrive.
Visit
Next time you are in Williamstown, we would love for you to visit! Join us for Shabbat, meet with us, meet students, and see firsthand the Jewish future being built on campus.
We believe that Jewish life at Williams College should be visible, confident, and enduring. With your involvement, we can ensure that every Jewish student, today and in the years ahead, feels supported, inspired, and connected.
Though Chabad is new to Williams, the alumni community is not new to Jewish commitment, leadership, and responsibility. Your experience, perspective, and partnership are essential as we establish a strong and lasting Jewish presence on campus.
We would be honored to meet you, to learn about your time at Williams, to introduce you to the students leading Jewish life today, and to explore how your guidance and involvement can make a meaningful impact. Our students are deeply appreciative of alumni who invest in their growth and stand behind the future of Jewish life on campus.
We invite you to schedule a conversation, visit us in Williamstown, or explore ways to mentor, speak, or partner with us. Together, we can ensure that Jewish life at Williams is not only sustained — but strengthened for generations to come.
With appreciation,
Rabbi Mendel & Tzivia Volovik