Looking beyond the headlines when choosing a college

(JNS) — College acceptances have been coming out, and final collegiate decisions are generally due by the end of April. For Jewish parents helping their children navigate the process of choosing a school, the most important question may not be how an administration handled the last incident of antisemitism, but whether there is a Jewish community strong enough to help their child build a Jewish life there.

For many Jewish parents, the college search has changed. It is no longer only about academic rankings, internships, the beauty of the grounds or facilities, or even cost. It now begins with...