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Herts JSOC is a small but mighty, active J-Soc! We try and make a home for all students at Herts who identify as Jewish no matter your denomination, religious level or beliefs, Jewish knowledge, race, gender or sexuality.
We've run events including lunch and learns, meet and greets, pub meets, Havdalah events, LGBTQ+ socials, events for people who identify as female and gender non-conforming, religious education events, Shabbat meals and more.
Approx Jewish Students on campus: 20+
Presidents: Hettie Virchis
Treasurer: Nigel Saidler
Secretary: ROLE TO BE FILLED
Inclusion officer: ROLE TO BE FILLED
Kosher food
There is no Kosher food in Hatfield, but you can find some closer to and in North West London e.g. in Borehamwood, Edgware, Radlett- university buses go to/ near these locations
For students who might observe less strict dietary rules, there is a fully vegan cafe on College Lane Campus- the Gallery Cafe. There are also vegetarian and vegan options in shops and restaurants on both campuses (however none of this food is certified as Kosher).
Local Synagogue Information
Unfortunately, there is currently no synagogue in Hatfield but we have listed synagogues that are in surrounding areas
Orthodox synagogues: Welwyn Garden City Hebrew Congregation, St Albans United Synagogue, Potters Bar & Brookmans Park United Synagogue, Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue, Radlett Synagogue
Masorti synagogues: St Albans Masorti Synagogue
Progressive synagogues: Southgate Progressive Synagogue
Reform synagogues: Radlett Reform Synagogue
Follow our JSOC Instagram @hertsjsoc to get all the latest info and events!
If you'd like to know more about the JSOC at Herts, want to get to know the community or the committee a bit better, or have any other questions, feel free to reach out via email or DM us on insta!
The UJS Officer for this campus is Dora