<p>I would actually argue that your passion with one area suggests a genuine liking for it, not just college padding. Unlike a lot of the posters on this thread, I think this will, in many ways, set you apart from your competition.</p>
<p>On the other hand, there is merit in making sure your essays establish your passion with Judaism in the correct context. It’s easy to be overly political/extreme in essays revolving around religious/geopolitical issues, but you’ve got to show that you’re a normal, decent kid who happens to have found a cause worth believing in and working for. Also be careful not to let the essays be a description of the things you do; it’s an essay about YOU, and be sure to tie it back to yourself. Just make sure you do the most you can to reflect yourself as much as possible.</p>