Rob Derdiger

08/21/2026

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OFkRpcxXh5Y

There's many misperceptions about fraternities. The reality is they...

08/20/2026

For decades, fraternities have been easy targets. Movies and headlines paint them as dens of hazing, heavy drinking, and “toxic masculinity” among young men. Frats don’t have the best reputation these days. But these stories overshadow the significance of fraternities: Men who join go on to bu...

08/13/2026

As students head back to campus, I’m sharing this article with a few thoughts on how they — and their parents — can stay connected to their Jewish identity this year.

Hope it’s a helpful read as we kick off the semester.

There is no single doorway to grow one’s Jewish identity. What matters is walking through one.

08/12/2026

https://www.jns.org/opinion/rob-derdiger/this-fall-jewish-students-should-look-for-more-than-a-place-to-belong

There is no single doorway to grow one’s Jewish identity. What matters is walking through one.

08/11/2026

AEPi #113 kicked off the school year the right way, and I couldn’t be prouder of the energy, commitment, and leadership in that room.

After everything that happened at UCSD, moments like this matter even more. We show up, we support each other, and we stand together with confidence and purpose. No amount of hate is going to shake who we are or stop this community from moving forward.

08/11/2026

07/30/2026

Huge thank you to our partners for showing up and showing their support for AEPi. Couldn’t do it without you.

07/30/2026

Pre‑convention dinner and kickoff session. Energy’s high and the vision is clear.