Cornell University plans to establish the Grinspoon Hillel Center for Jewish Community on West Campus, slated for completion in summer 2027. This facility aims to create an inclusive environment for Jewish students to connect, learn, and worship. Significant funding has come from Dr. Steven Grinspoon and his wife, with additional contributions honoring the late Bernard Yudowitz, whose earlier gifts laid groundwork for the organization’s success. The new center will feature various amenities like a kosher café, classrooms, and event spaces, with hopes of attracting further funding for programming and maintenance.
"This new home will provide a physical and spiritual place to gather, engage, worship and learn in a comfortable, dedicated environment," said Dr. Steven Grinspoon '83.
"Cornell has a vibrant Jewish community, often dispersed across a large campus. Creating a home will further tie the community together and provide a new outlet for open engagement and expression."
"We remain grateful for the generosity of the Yudowitz family. Their commitment to Cornell's Jewish student community has been inspired and unwavering," said Rabbi Ari Weiss.
"With this building, Cornell joins the ranks of other Ivy League schools in providing dedicated spaces for Jewish community life," indicating a broader trend in enhancing campus inclusivity.
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