Rushing Jewish Sororities

[KSUViolet06]

She asked, and this is basically verbatim:

"So if I were to show up at SDT or AEPhi first party, how do I get them to know I'm interested? Would it be okay for me to say "Hi, I'm Jewish and I'm interested in a Jewish sorority!"

My answer was:

"No, it would be SUPER TACKY to say that."

[honeychile]

*Thinking back to my own recruitment, when the Nationals of predominately Jewish/Roman Catholic/Protestant sororities said it was okay to pledge anyone but the individual chapters wouldn't.* I'll never forget a sister showing me the Sedar Plate that her boyfriend had given her; I just assumed it was a symbol of commitment or something.

Remember the episode on 90210 when Andrea wore her Star of David to Pref?

[5Knowledge1913]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

She asked, and this is basically verbatim:

"So if I were to show up at SDT or AEPhi first party, how do I get them to know I'm interested? Would it be okay for me to say "Hi, I'm Jewish and I'm interested in a Jewish sorority!"

My answer was:

"No, it would be SUPER TACKY to say that."

I agree. Interests are interests, Jewish, black (in my case), etc.

I am confused as to why she thought that that would be a good thing to say?!

[FrogChick]

I think it is really important to keep an open mind when going through recruitment. It is more important to consider the current make-up of sororities at your campus then who the founders were a hundred years ago. A historically Jewish sorority in New York City might have all Jewish members, but so might a historically Christian one. While a historically Jewish sorority in the South might have absolutely no Jewish members. You need to consider the chapter at your university as much as the GLO as a whole.

To note though some girls are looking for a Jewish experience in college. It has to do with celebrating who they are as Jewish young women. If that is the case (for this author or anyone else) a person might consider a chapter of a historically Jewish sorority that might still celebrate their Judaism actively or even a sorority like Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi that (although open to all women) celebrates Judaism and religion in their regular semester activities.

[paulam]

Originally Posted by FrogChick

I think it is really important to keep an open mind when going through recruitment. It is more important to consider the current make-up of sororities at your campus then who the founders were a hundred years ago. A historically Jewish sorority in New York City might have all Jewish members, but so might a historically Christian one. While a historically Jewish sorority in the South might have absolutely no Jewish members. You need to consider the chapter at your university as much as the GLO as a whole.

To note though some girls are looking for a Jewish experience in college. It has to do with celebrating who they are as Jewish young women. If that is the case (for this author or anyone else) a person might consider a chapter of a historically Jewish sorority that might still celebrate their Judaism actively or even a sorority like Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi that (although open to all women) celebrates Judaism and religion in their regular semester activities.

For any students who wish to have more Jewish experiences, there is usually a Hillel chapter they can join which celebrates the holidays, the Sabbath, holds worship services, dinner meetings and performs community and campus service while providing a social outlet as well. It can enhance sorority life.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi is not a member of NPC and therefore is not bound by its policies.

Paula M.
Sigma Delta Tau
Patrae Multi Spes Una
One Hope of Many People

[FrogChick]

[quote=paulam;1799668]For any students who wish to have more Jewish experiences, there is usually a Hillel chapter they can join which celebrates the holidays, the Sabbath, holds worship services, dinner meetings and performs community and campus service while providing a social outlet as well. It can enhance sorority life.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi is not a member of NPC and therefore is not bound by its policies.

Hillel, Chabad, Koach, Jewish Student Unions, etc. are a fantastic part of Jewish life on college campuses. I encourage anyone going to college and looking for a Jewish experience to check out their university's organizations.

Yes. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi is not a member of the NPC. What it is is a national greek letter organization with chapters on both coasts offering women both Jewish and non-Jewish an amazing college experience both religious, social, service oriented, and otherwise.

I have many amazing friends in both NPC sororities and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi. The key is to find the sisterhood and organization that is right for you.