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Cornell Hillel is the main gateway for Cornell students to get involved in the many facets of Jewish life on campus. With our students, faculty and staff we continuously strive to create a broadly defined Jewish campus culture, which is intrinsically intertwined with the culture of Cornell University. There are approximately 2,500 undergraduate and 500 graduate Jewish students at Cornell, comprising 16% of the student body. In addition, there are over 30 different Jewish student organizations, including everything from the Chai Notes a capella group to Cornellians for Israel (CFI).
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,500 Jewish Students (20.1%*) 12,418 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
500 Jewish Students (4.9%*) 10,213 Students
*Percent of population
Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution
Passed
Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024
Yes
Kosher Dining
104West! menus are prepared under the supervision of STAR-K (meat and pareve) and STAR-D (dairy) Kosher Certifications, and Jewish dietary laws are strictly followed with the direction of a resident Mashgiach or kosher-food supervisor. Along with meeting kosher dining requirements, 104West! also specializes in Halal, Seventh-day Adventist, vegetarian, vegan, and other diets. Chef Casey comes up with creative menu options that appeal to a wide range of our Cornell customers. Kosher food is also available at Toni Morrison Dining Hall on North Campus and as a grab-and-go option in many of the cafes on campus.
Options:
University meal plan-no extra cost
Religious Services
Orthodox services every day of the week in the morning, afternoon and evening. Shabbat Friday night, Saturday morning, and evening for Orthodox. Conservative (Shevach) services are every Friday night and once a month on Saturday morning. Reform services (Kesher) are held monthly on Friday Night.
As Hillel, the world’s largest Jewish campus organization, marks 100 years since its founding, a global centennial fundraising effort has now eclipsed $100M raised to enhance the lives of Jewish college students well into the future.
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