by Emmett Wald and Chapel Student
Welcome to the blog of the Center for Religious & Spiritual Life (CRSL) at Smith College. Here you’ll find newsletter articles, updates from student orgs, op-eds about topics related to religion and spirituality, and more. You can view recent newsletters using the menu bar above, use the right sidebar to browse articles by categories or tags, or scroll down to see some recent posts. To learn more about the CRSL, visit our website.
Recent Posts
Blessed Ramadan Ends; Fast of Shawwal Begins
Community! That’s a good word to describe Ramadan 2025, the mandatory sacred fast performed by Muslims annually during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar ...
Hag Ha Aviv: The Festival of Spring Draws Near
Spring is officially here as evidenced by the appearance of the first flowers breaking through the ground and buds on trees. Passover, celebrated from the ...
The Sacred Month of Ramadan
Muslims worldwide look forward to the start of the Ramadan season, a beautiful time of year for reflection, spiritual renewal, and devotion to Allah. Some of ...
Co-Curricular Opportunities for Jewish Learning
The Talmud in Kiddushin asks an important question: “Which is greater: learning or action?” The Talmud’s question makes it clear that both have spiritual importance ...
Mezuzah: How a Jew Marks Liminal Space by Rabbi Bruce Bromberg Seltzer
The mezuzah is a very important and visible symbol of a Jewish building or room. It establishes that a space is in some way tied ...
Ramadan at Smith
Ramadan Mubarak! Muslims worldwide look forward to the start of the Ramadan season, a beautiful time of year for reflection, spiritual renewal, and devotion to ...
Six Ways Faculty and Staff Can Support Students During Ramadan: A Letter from Students
Dear Smith College Faculty and Staff, Greetings from Al Iman, Smith College’s Muslim Student Association. We are excited to announce that the Holy Month of ...
CRSL Shepherds a Re-energized Ramadan at Smith
Whenever we guide others on a path or journey, whether spiritual or physical, it is a great responsibility for the appointed leader. The Center for ...