The Campaign for Hillel at Stanford: Kickoff Event

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On Sunday, April 19th, 2026, we were honored to welcome 120 longtime Hillel and Stanford supporters for a meaningful celebration of the launch of The Campaign for Hillel at Stanford: Strengthening Jewish Life, Securing Our Future.

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We were especially proud to honor Robin Kennedy for her extraordinary leadership and deep commitment to Hillel at Stanford. Through the establishment of The Robin and Donald Kennedy Endowment Fund for Jewish Undergraduate Life at Stanford, Robin’s generous $1 million gift represents a transformational investment in the future of Jewish life on campus.

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The kickoff event marked an exciting beginning for this bold, shared effort to strengthen vibrant Jewish life at Stanford for generations to come. Hillel’s Ziff Center and Koret Pavilion have always been more than just buildings; they are a sanctuary for identity, a hub for leadership, and a home for every Jewish student at Stanford. This campaign will help secure and expand that impact for generations to come.

We are deeply grateful to the supporters who joined us in launching this next chapter. Together, we can ensure that Jewish life at Stanford remains safe, vibrant, and enduring.

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For those who would like to read Rabbi Jessica Kirschner’s remarks from the event, you can view her speech here.

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Watch remarks from Condoleezza Rice and U.S. Senator Cory Booker below as they reflect on Robin Kennedy’s extraordinary leadership and the future of Jewish life at Stanford.

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Remarks from Friends of Hillel