Hillel breaks ground on new building to support Jewish life at Cornell | Cornell Chronicle

"Today we embark on a new beginning for Grinspoon Hillel, despite the ongoing conflicts, the rising tide of worldwide antisemitism and continuing political tensions on this campus and others. This is indeed a new beginning, and one that will provide comfort, solace and community to Jewish students for decades to come."

"The 23,000-square-foot building's four levels will include a kosher café, event space, a communal kitchen and lounge, study rooms, classrooms, administrative offices and a rooftop deck and sukkah."

"The "Hillel is Home" campaign has raised $37.2 million from 1,286 donors for the new facility and related programming."

Cornell University held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 8 for Harkavy Hall, a new 23,000-square-foot building on West Campus that will house the Steven K. and Winifred A. Grinspoon Hillel Center for Jewish Community. The building, located at 722 University Ave., is named after lead donor Harriet Harkavy '60. Grinspoon Hillel, currently at Anabel Taylor Hall, supports Jewish students in developing their religious and cultural identities. The four-level facility will feature a kosher café, event spaces, communal kitchen and lounge, study rooms, classrooms, administrative offices, and a rooftop deck with sukkah. The "Hillel is Home" campaign has raised $37.2 million from 1,286 donors. President Kotlikoff emphasized the facility will provide comfort and community to Jewish students despite ongoing global antisemitism and campus tensions.

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