Text reading 130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown with an illustration of the Van Wickle Gates and challah

November 7–9, 2025

A weekend to celebrate, reflect, and connect

This fall, after more than a year of planning, Brown alumni, students, faculty, and staff will gather on College Hill to celebrate the anniversary of Brown’s first Jewish graduates. During a weekend of lively social events, thought-provoking panels, and inspiring seminars, we’ll honor the resilience, diversity, and lasting impact of the Jewish community at Brown. 

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Alumni registration is now open.

Join the Brown community November 7–9 for this special celebration. Register now via myBrown.

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Need help logging in to myBrown? Contact the Alumni Help Desk at +1 (401) 863-9662 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET), connect with a live agent online, or email alumni_help@brown.edu. 

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Student registration is now open.

Attendance for 130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown is free for all Brown students, though registration is required. Reserve your spot today.

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If you experience any issues accessing registration, please email us at 130YearsofJewishLife@brown.edu or leave a message at +1 (401) 863-2000.
 

130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown is open to all members of the Brown University community.

Please note: This event is being organized by, and for, the Brown community. We regret that we cannot accept registrations outside the Brown community.

Weekend Schedule

Planning Your Trip

Start making your travel plans now! Book rooms at a reduced rate from the following Providence hotels.

Aloft Providence Downtown
$169/night

Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
$207-240/night

Hilton Garden Inn
$214/night

Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
$179-289/night

Providence Marriott Downtown
$209/night

Graduate by Hilton Providence
$229/night
 

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Support the Event

Recognizing your gift

We are grateful for the generosity of all of the donors who are supporting the event. In celebration of leadership contributions, a plaque will be installed in the Brown RISD Hillel to honor the friends and families whose contributions of $1,000 or more were so essential in bringing this project to life.

Those who made their gifts before August 31, 2025 will have their names featured on the plaque for the event. Gifts made between September 1 and November 30, 2025, will be added at a later date.

Be part of the digital archive

Alumni are partnering with the Brown University Library to create a digital archive focused on the lived experiences of Jewish students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Through oral and written histories, documents, videos, and photos, the archive aims to capture the vibrant and diverse history of Jewish life at Brown and provide a resource to researchers as part of the University Archives.

Learn more and submit your materials

About the Event

L’dor V’dor

The theme of this event, L’dor V’dor—“from generation to generation”—reflects the enduring legacy of Jewish life on campus, the vibrant contributions of today’s Jewish community, and the creation of a collective vision for the future. From the traditions passed down through the decades to the achievements that continue to shape a shared story, this event celebrates the connections that have bound the Jewish community to one another and to Brown across time.

“Brown University is home to a vibrant Jewish community that continues to flourish with the steadfast support of the administration. Amidst broader concerns about antisemitism on college campuses, Brown stands out as an inclusive environment where Jewish life is deeply integrated into campus culture.”

On April 3, 2025, leaders of the Brown Corporation and Brown University Jewish community released a joint statement on the University’s commitment to religious freedom and Jewish life on campus.

Read the full statement

Planning Committee

130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown is being organized by alumni volunteers and is being planned with input from a cross-section of faculty, staff, and students at Brown. 

Questions

Contact 130YearsOfJewishLife@brown.edu for further information about this event.