As Jewish college students look South, some discover a long but overlooked history

For many people, Jewish American history is synonymous with northern cities like New York and Chicago. But the South played an important role, especially in the early 1800s.

By: Ashley Walters, College of Charleston, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 1,264

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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By Ashley Walters, College of Charleston

For nearly a decade now, news outlets ranging from The Atlantic to the Forward and The Free Press have reported on the increasing number of Jewish students attending college in the South.

This shift is not unique to American Jews. The five states with the fastest-growing number of applicants are all in the South or Southwest. Most American students attend schools in their own …

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