Dear Students,
Yesterday, we received word that Cornell will begin transitioning to virtual classrooms and prohibiting nonessential events of more than 100 people. One of the core teachings of Purim is that we are not always in control. Like many of you, we’ve personally felt the impact of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and understand the feelings of uncertainty that you may be experiencing.
In this time of transition, we want to assure you that Cornell Hillel is a constant.
In the next two weeks, Hillel is doubling down on its commitment to supporting you, and providing opportunities for students to connect to community, each other, and Jewish wisdom.
- Reflect: Cornell Hillel has three Rabbis who are trained to help students process crisis and find connection and resilience. Reach out to Rabbi Hayley Goldstein (hmg73), Rabbi Daniel Kasdan (dgk65), or Rabbi Ari Weiss (adw224) to grab a coffee and talk.
- Connect: Shabbat dinner will take place at 104 West! this Friday night and next Friday night, as well as Shabbat Across Cornell.
- Pay it forward: Join us for Packing Care Packages for Refugees on Tuesday, March 17.
- Shmooze: The Cornell Hillel team will be having daily coffee hours throughout campus and would love to see you.
Our top priority is your health and safety. Unfortunately, the upcoming events have therefore been affected: - Roots: Unlikely Partners For Peace: Canceled - ILR Shabbat: Canceled - Cornell Hillel Presents: Sarah Hurwitz: Canceled - Big Red Birthright Trip and Onward Israel: As information becomes available we will let you know. Contact Tatiana (tju4) with any questions.
Stay connected and up to date on Facebook, Instagram, or email us at cuhillel@gmail.com with any questions.
We want to acknowledge that the next few weeks may be unsettling and to reiterate that the Hillel community is here for you.
Rabbi Ari Weiss Executive Director
Avi Kupperman Executive Board President