OXFORD UNIVERSITY JEWISH SOCIETY

Scope and Content

The Adler Society, which was formed in 1905, and the Zionist Society amalgamated in 1932 and became the Oxford University Jewish Society. The aim was to have one society, which would be representative of all the various types of Jews and could satisfy the needs of and speak for the whole of Oxford Jewry. (Taken from page 62 of 'The Jews of Oxford', by David Lewis)

Apart from two items relating to The Adler Society, records in this section relate to when it was called The Oxford University Jewish Society (OUJS), which is also referred to as J-Soc. It is a society where religious and non-religious Jews can meet and enjoy social, cultural and entertaining events. It also plays a crucial role in protecting the interests of Jewish Students in Oxford. The OUJS, along with Hillel, also organised the meal service for students. For further information see the guide to all the Jewish and Israel related activities in Oxford in O26/16/N2/1 below, and the Oxford Hillel section O26/5.