Local Jewish Life Jewish Life in Clemson Clemson, SC is not known for its huge Jewish population. In fact, there are about 125 Jewish students and 30 Jewish faculty members on Clemson University's campus. Despite these small numbers, there is still an active Jewish presence in Clemson.
Students gather regularly to celebrate major Jewish holidays.
Observance of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is usually done in a synagogue in Greenville or Anderson. In 1997, due to a scheduling conflict, Clemson University's Parent's Day and Homecoming fal l on Yom Kippur. We have been assured that the same scheduling conflict will never happen again. Passover in Clemson is a bit more challenging than most Jewish holidays since Kosher L'Pesach foods are somewhat difficult to come by. And the local supermarkets in Clemson do stock matzah and matzah ball soup mix.