Jewish Student Organizations
Aggies for Israel (AFI)
Aggies for Israel (AFI) is a student-run umbrella organization at UC Davis dedicated to educating those on our campus about the State of Israel's history, culture, and politics. We are a bipartisan organization that promotes a pro-Israel and a pro-peace ideology through positive and inclusive community events, highlights the connection between Israel and liberalism, and encourages dialogue. We strive to make Davis a safe space for Zionists by fighting anti-semitism on campus and in the Davis community. Whether you are involved because you have family in Israel, are Jewish, or are politically inclined, we are here because Israel represents a home to every member in some way.
Beta Psi Class, 2018
Alpha epsilon Pi
Alpha Epsilon Pi or AEPi was founded at New York University in 1913 and remains the largest social fraternity in California and New York and the largest Jewish fraternity in the world. Ever since our foundation, we have been dedicated to molding college men of character who embody our ideals of leadership, honesty, loyalty, and brotherhood. AEPi is the only remaining Jewish fraternity in the United States. At UC Davis, AEPi is a leader in philanthropy, academics, and athletics. We have one of the largest fraternities on campus and have the most active brothers both within AEPi and on campus. "No one could tell me where my Soul might be. I searched for God, but God eluded me. I sought my Brother out, and found all three."
Challah for hunger (CFH)
Challah for Hunger (CFH) is an international organization that brings people together to bake and sell challah, a traditional Jewish braided bread, raise money for charity, and spread awareness of food insecurity.
Our UC Davis chapter is constantly experimenting with creative flavors like Oreo cheesecake, cheesy-breadstick, blueberry muffin, cinnamon sugar, and garlic pizza. The possibilities are endless!
We donate 47.5% of our profits to Yolo Food Bank and 47.5% to MAZON, a non-profit that fights hunger both in Israel and the US. The remaining 5% goes toward expanding and improving Challah for Hunger chapters around the world.
J Street U
J Street U is the college campus arm of J Street: the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans. J Street U educates students about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and America’s role in promoting peace. J Street U provides a home for students to hold nuanced views without compromising their pro-Israel values. J Street U strives to educate, train, and mobilize students with different events like talks, social gatherings, and Jewish holiday celebrations.
Jewish Student Union at CSu Sacramento
The Jewish Student Union (JSU) at Sac State is a student organization promoting Jewish life at Sac State. The JSU works closely with Hillel to plan events like game nights, bagel brunches, and Jewish holiday celebrations. One of our signature events is Not Shabbat, which is an innovative program so commuter students can enjoy a Shabbat experience. Our group is based in the Jewish Life and Resource Center (JLRC) in Modoc Hall.
MishelanU
Davis Mishelanu is a branch of IAC (Israeli-American Council) Mishelanu centered around connecting Israeli UC Davis students. As an entirely student-run organization, Mishelanu’s primary goal is to build a close-nit community of students that fosters Israeli culture and spirit. We strive to create a home-away-from-home environment with events that celebrate Israeli holidays and more!
Nice Jewish Girls (NJG) at UC Davis
Nice Jewish Girls (NJG) is a club for Jewish women (or Jewish women-identifying individuals) at UC Davis! NJG was founded to promote the love, fun, and womanhood of a female-focused Jewish organization. NJG aspires to bridge the gap between the groups that divide up Jewish women at UC Davis and bring them all together to create more love and support within the Jewish community. Our events include happy hours, painting nights, and social gatherings. We can’t wait to start connecting with you all!
“Four Letters for Life!”
Sigma Alpha epsilon Pi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi or SAEPi is a Jewish-interest sorority founded October 1, 1998 at UC Davis. Since its inception fifteen years ago, Sigma has become a national sorority with chapters across the nation. We are known unofficially as “Sigma.” Our motto is “Spirit, Strength, Sisterhood” and our core values are Unity, Trust, Strength, Sincere Sisterhood, and Jewish Values. We live by these five values and incorporate them into events throughout each quarter. The purpose of SAEPi is to promote unity, support, and Jewish awareness as well as to provide a Jewish experience for ourselves, our members, and the community as a whole. We are devoted to friendship, motivation, opportunity, leadership, and well-being.