The Campaign for Hillel at Stanford:
Strengthening Jewish Life, Securing our Future
Join us in shaping the Jewish Future at Stanford. The welfare of Jewish students at Stanford has always depended on the care and commitment of visionary supporters. Now is our moment to invest in the next
generation.
Our Vision: Safe, Vibrant, and Enduring
As the landscape for Jewish students continues to change, this campaign will strengthen the spaces, leadership, and experiences that allow students to thrive on campus and beyond. Our goal is simple and unwavering: to ensure Jewish life at Stanford is safe, vibrant, and enduring.
Our Story
For 75 years, Hillel at Stanford has reflected Stanford’s own pioneering spirit through bold vision, deep community, and an unwavering commitment to Jewish student life. What began as a modest off-campus presence has grown into a pluralistic hub for Jewish life at the heart of one of the world’s leading universities.
Today, Jewish students arrive at Stanford with diverse stories, traditions, and questions. Hillel welcomes them exactly as they are, inviting them to explore their identities, build meaningful friendships across difference, and engage thoughtfully with the world.
Why Now?
The landscape for Jewish students has fundamentally shifted. Students today navigate a campus environment their predecessors never imagined, one that demands both courage and community. Hillel must be resourced not just to respond to this moment, but to lead through it and whatever comes next.
That requires transformational investment in the safety of our spaces, the strength of our leadership, and the scope of our programs. With lasting support, we can ensure that Jewish life at Stanford remains as vibrant, innovative, and world-class as the university itself.
“I go to Hillel to make friends, study, and get involved in the Jewish community. I always have someone to talk to and make a meaningful connection with. Hillel provides crucial resources to Jewish students on campus as they navigate the reality of being a college student today.” — Tia, ’25
Campaign Priorities
1) A Secure & Reimagined Hillel Campus:
A dynamic, welcoming, and safe hub – reengineered for today’s security needs
2) Leadership & Campus Stewardship:
Investing in exceptional staff who bring Judaism to life and anchor Hillel’s presence across the university
3) Transformative Student Experiences:
Innovating and expanding Jewish offerings so every student finds a meaningful on-ramp
Our Partners
Our campaign is guided by committed partners whose leadership helps turn vision into reality. We are grateful to the Architect Committee and to Campaign Committee Co-Chair Esther Levy for their partnership and support.
"When we graduated from Stanford as proud Jews over 20 years ago, we never had to think about the
challenges Jewish students face on campus today. We invest in Hillel at Stanford with our time and
our money to support hundreds of students and thousands more into the future... to continue to build
a safe, joy-filled, community bustling with activity that will be here for decades more.
Jewish students BELONG at Stanford."
— Esther ‘02 & Dan Levy ‘00
Your Investment in the Jewish
Future at Stanford
This campaign invests in our community as an integrated whole. Every dollar strengthens the foundation — reimaging and securing our space, sustaining our staff, and expanding experiences that transform students’ lives. Join us as we launch a $20M capital campaign for the future of Jewish life at Stanford.
Contact Us
If you feel inspired to support this work, we would love to connect and share more.
Please let us know a convenient time for a call or a meeting.
Rabbi Jessica Kirschner
Amit Metzl Raz, Director of Development