Donate to the CJL

Thank you for choosing to support the Cornell Center for Jewish Living!

As a Center for Jewish Living supporter, you make an important investment in the next generation of Jewish Leaders. The CJL's unique position as the only building designated solely for Jewish Life at Cornell bears the responsibility to uphold and enhance sustained Jewish life on campus. You are also supporting the only completely student run Jewish community center.

With your tax deductible donation the CJL can proudly provide an atmosphere for Jewish Observance and ensure a sustained, vibrant Kosher Dining program at Cornell. We are committed to offering the best programs and services to foster student growth and leadership in areas of Jewish learning, Jewish community, and Jewish social life.

Again, thank you for helping the CJL to make the Cornell Jewish community a fantastic place to be Jewish and meet other Jews. We couldn't do it without you!

You can designate your gift to be for a specific use in key areas, or determine the general direction your support will be channeled by choosing your method of giving. Fundamental projects include:

  • Painting the CJL inside & out
  • Fund aspects of Kosher Dining program, including Mashgiach
  • Endow the JLI Rabbinic position
  • New Furniture
  • New Seforim
  • General House Maintenance
  • Oneg Shabbat
  • Major guest speakers and scholars on par with Wolf Blitzer and the Chief Rabbi of Israel (both CJL guests)!
  • Community Service Projects

Please consider making a gift to help the CJL create an ever growing Jewish community filled with celebration, learning and creativity where all Jewish students feel they are an important part of the community. To donate please send your tax deductible donation to:

Development Chair
c/o Center for Jewish Living
106 West Ave.
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850

To make a gift or a pledge over the phone or to just get more information, please feel free to call or email the CJL Development Chair.

CJL Development Chair:
Phone: (607)-272-5810
E-mail: development@cornellcjl.com

Thank you for supporting the Center for Jewish Living!