Hillel at Kent State University

Civic and Social OrganizationsOhio, United States2-10 Employees

Hillel at Kent State University serves as the foundation for Jewish life on campus, providing a home-away-from-home for Jewish students at Kent State and the University of Akron. The organization fosters a pluralistic, inclusive environment that encourages intellectual, spiritual, and social growth, supporting students in balancing distinctively Jewish identity with universal human values. It promotes engagement with social justice, global Jewish peoplehood, and Jewish learning while offering space for study, community, and kosher meals at the Cohn Jewish Student Center, a modern 11,000 square-foot facility on campus. Based in Kent, Ohio, the group operates within the civic and social organizations sector and collaborates with student leaders and professionals to create a welcoming campus community for Jewish students. The organization serves a student population and emphasizes peer-led events and community building as central activities, reflecting its role as a hub for Jewish life on the local campus network. A recent development noted is the operation of its on-campus center, the Cohn Jewish Center, which serves as a central gathering space for students.

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