Jewish student population grows significant and Student Hebrew Association forms; becomes B'nai Brith Hillel Foundation in 1948
1961
Students come together into Yavneh House, operating under the auspices of Hillel
1971
Hillel offices and those of other chaplaincies open in Murray-Dodge; Yavneh moves to Stevenson Hall
1984
Hillel submits a proposal to President William G. Bowen. In 1988, the university endorses a new plan for Jewish life, unifying the activities of Stevenson Hall, Hillel, and Yavneh.
1993
The "Center for Jewish Life" (CJL) opens, representing a Hillel-university partnership, an enormous opportunity for Jewish students.
Today
the CJL reaches between 80-95% of Jewish students on campus each year, helping them to find meaning and community in their tradition.
