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In the 1970's, Jewish men became more welcome in the non-Jewish fraternities. A side effect of this was that the Jewish fraternities lost a lot of men who traditionally would have joined a Jewish house, but now had more options. This caused a lot of pressure on the Jewish Nationals and a lot of chapters folded.
The sororities were changing as well. One year we had a Kappa Kappa Gamma Sweetheart, who was Jewish.
It's a tough thing. Most of us welcome diversity, but what about the houses that catered to those who were previously excluded? In a recent thread, someone commented upon Sigma Delta Tau thriving in Informal Rush with a different vib and suggesting that Theta Phi Alpha might benefit from that plan.
Phi Epsilon Pi was a healthy Jewish National which was absorbed by Zeta Beta Tau. Maybe absorbsion is an option for TEP too.
I had friends in TEP and hope to see one this Homecoming.
"TEPS on Top"
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"Nothing human offends me." -- Otter, Alpha Delta Phi, Dartmouth, 1961
Come, fill the Cup, and in the fire of Spring
Your Winter-garment of Repentance fling
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