Bayit

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Bayit is the first residential community at Georgetown designed to celebrate and explore Jewish culture, located in Alumni Square. Bayit is an extension of Jewish life at Georgetown, and provides unique opportunities such as keeping Kosher, celebrating high holidays in a home environment, and providing the opportunity for continued interfaith dialogue.

Bayit is located in Alumni Square.  This LLC is open to all Georgetown University upperclass students regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected under University policy or applicable law.

Learning Outcomes and/or Goals

Bayit’s goal is to enable students to create a home for students on campus interested in Jewish culture. Through shared values, community programs, and celebration of Jewish life, residents learn what it means to bring Judaism into their home. Participants are committed to celebrating Jewish culture, heritage, language, and religion.

Key programs:

  • Shabbat Dinners
  • Celebration of High Holy Days

LLC Leadership

Advisor: Rabbi Ilana Zietman (she/her)

Community Director: Cory Graham (he/him)

For questions about this specifc LLC, please contact the advisor

For questions about the LLC process and application, please contact livinglearning@georgetown.edu