Kent State The Guide to Jewish Life on Campus

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1 Kent State The Guide to Jewish Life on Campus Kent State University & University of Akron Cohn Jewish Student Center 613 E. Summit St. Kent, OH Hillel@kent.edu

2 Jewish Studies Program & The College of Arts and Sciences Celebrating our Continuing Partnership with Hillel Contact us: Chaya Kessler, Director D Bowman Hall Welcome -- Whether you ve been away for the summer or you re experiencing your first few days on campus - Bruchim Ha Bayim - Welcome to the Kent State and The University of Akron Jewish Community. Whether you re a current student, prospective student, parent, faculty or staff member, alumnae or community member, this guide is designed to help you navigate Jewish life and the myriad opportunities and resources available here on campus. We at Hillel deeply appreciate the strong partnerships we have with our host universities and the greater Jewish community. Our Board of Trustees ensures that our excellent staff of professionals has the necessary resources to provide high-quality meaningful Jewish experiences so that we can accomplish our mission of enriching the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. My favorite part of working at Hillel for the past fourteen years is being with students. And for them, I have a special note: You are part of an energetic Jewish community on campus -- with Hillel as its foundation. College is a fantastic time for exploration. I encourage you to challenge yourself with new experiences and new people. I hope that Hillel can be a conduit for you to explore your passions through a Jewish lens. Whether it s finding new friends with whom you already share a connection, serving your local community through a service project, gaining résumé-building skills through a leadership position or experiencing a new twist on something more traditional like Shabbat dinner, we hope that Hillel will be a place where you feel welcome to express yourself. We have an incredibly professional and compassionate staff -- I encourage you to seek us out should you need anything. B hatzl cha-- Good Luck! Jennifer Chestnut, Executive Director jchestnu@kent.edu Jennifer Chestnut Executive Director

3 Dear Students, Welcome Dr. Alfreda Brown I am pleased to welcome you back to campus and to support Hillel at Kent State University, which serves Kent State and University of Akron students as well as the larger regional Jewish community. As vice president for Kent State s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) I feel a special relationship with Hillel and hold in high regard the quality of programming the center provides for this accomplished and diverse community. Hillel s presence fits well with the mission of DEI to support and engage underrepresented student groups, and to connect them to each other and to university resources. As the only Jewish organization on campus, Hillel has been an important component of Kent State for five decades, providing Jewish students with spiritual, cultural and social sustenance during their college years. I encourage you to take full advantage of Hillel s programs and of the opportunity to form lifelong friendships by connecting to other students, staff, faculty and the larger Jewish and university communities. I also hope we will have a chance to work together to promote our shared visions of social justice and academic excellence. Sincerely, Dr. Alfreda Brown Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Kent State University Hillel Your Jewish Home on Campus The Cohn Jewish Student Center, home of Hillel at Kent State, really is a home-awayfrom-home for Kent State and University of Akron students. Hillel is the foundation for Jewish life on campus offering social, cultural, political, spiritual and religious opportunities for everyone. Hillel s home, the Cohn Jewish Student Center, is a great place to relax and catch up with friends. Students come to the Cohn Jewish Student Center between classes or in the evenings to study and hang out with classmates, play pool, check their , watch TV and enjoy free snacks. The Cohn is truly the place to be. Hillel is awesome! They hook anything up from Shabbat dinners and services to helping you find a Birthright trip to Israel. They are all very friendly there and you can expect to make friendships that will last a lifetime. The opportuniuties they have to offer are endless. Just stop by and find out! Kevin Kendall, KSU 15

4 Jen Chestnut Lynne Bensinger Executive Director This fall Jennifer begins her 15th year as Hillel at Kent State s Executive Director. A Cleveland native, Jennifer received a bachelor of science in advertising from Syracuse University with a minor in Jewish studies, and her master s in nonprofit organizations from Case Western Reserve University s Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. In 2004, Hillel s Schusterman International Center named Jennifer an Exemplar of Excellence. Jennifer and her family live in Akron. She is proud to be a P90X grad; enjoys yoga, cooking and playing with her kids, Seth, Martha and Jason; and spending time with friends and her husband, Sam. Administrative Assistant (hillel@kent.edu) Lynne joined the Hillel at Kent State staff in January Lynne grew up in Columbus, OH and has a BA in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University. She and her husband, Ron, have lived in Kent since They have 5 grown children. Lynne s interests are physical fitness, music, dancing, and time with friends and family. Shiri Akrish Lisa Rhodes Kitchen Manager (lisarhodes328@yahoo.com) Lisa joined the Hillel staff in 2010 and has brought new excitement to our Kosher kitchen. In addition to Shabbat and holiday meals, Lisa works with the students in planning special meals for their events in the center. Trained at the University of Akron in the Hospitality Management Program, she has spent 30 years in the food service industry. She also enjoys listening to books on tape and working her concession business in the summer months when class is not in session. Engagement Associate (sakrish@kent.edu) Shiri joined the Hillel at Kent State team in August A native Clevelander, Shiri graduated from Allegheny College a major in Environmental Studies. Prior to working for Hillel, Shiri was a Jewish Educator for The Teva Learning Alliance teaching environmental science topics inherent in Judaism to elementary schoolchildren. The following year, Shiri lived in Israel and worked as an International Counselor for Young Judaea s Year Course and BBYO s Passport to the World. An adventurous traveler, Shiri has been to six of the seven world continents thus far. She is waiting for the day Hillel Alternative Breaks will be offered in Antarctica. Building & Operations Manager (kmontg11@kent.edu) Kim joined the Hillel at Kent State staff in February Originally from West Point, OH, Kim received her Associates Degree in Accounting from Bradford Business School in Pittsburgh, PA. She resides in Green with her husband and enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends. Rabbi Lee Moore Kim Montgomery Senior Jewish Educator (lmoore57@kent.edu) Rabbi Lee received her ordination in 2010 from Hebrew College Rabbinical School in Boston, and joined our staff that fall. She holds a M.S. in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan and earned her B.A. in Religious Studies from Wesleyan University. Prior to becoming a rabbi, Rabbi Lee worked in conflict resolution and spiritual retreat production, and spent much time living and studying in Israel. She enjoys traveling, yoga, theology, dancing, poetry, and making music with friends. Originally from Kent, Rabbi Lee is happy to once again be living close to the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Jacob Rosen Development Associate (Jrosen6@kent.edu) Jacob enters his second year with the Hillel at Kent State staff. An Akron native, he graduated from the University of Dayton in May 2012 and began working for Hillel the following July. As the Development Associate, he assists Hillel with its fundraising efforts while working heavily with its Board of Trustees, parents and alumni. In his spare time, Jacob is a huge sports fan and loves rooting for his Cleveland teams. Jacob is excited about being back in his element: Being involved in the Northeast Ohio Jewish community. Ricky Marcus Director of Jewish Student Life (rmarcus1@kent.edu) This will be the fourth year having Ricky on staff after serving four years as the program director for the Cleveland Hillel Foundation. Originally from Cleveland, Ricky attended Indiana University where he studied the business of music and Jewish studies. While continuing his work at Hillel, Ricky is currently pursuing a master s degree in higher education at Kent State University. He resides in University Heights with his wife, Lindsay and daughter, Jaryn.

5 Activities Looking for a way to spend your free time? There s always something happening at Hillel! Stop by before, after or in between classes, take a nap on one of our comfy couches, use our FREE Wi-Fi to get your work done or just hang and watch some TV. Our students are the voice of our programs. Whether it s challah baking, Wii tournaments, bowling nights, canoeing trips -- or something you planned on your own, if you re looking to make friends and have fun, look no further than Hillel! Ready to get involved? Hillel at Kent State is committed to having students drive our programs, activities and initiatives. Through the creation of our programs, not only are students programming for their peers, but they are also learning valuable leadership skills. We provide networking opportunities for students at our JBiz events and internship fairs, body image workshops, spiritual yoga and more with our Achoti women s sisterhood. We also work closely with Kent State s Israel advocacy student organization GFI and AEPi, Kent State s only Jewish fraternity. What s your passion? Let s work together to make it happen! Have an idea? Contact our Social Programming intern Sarah Cahn at scahn@kent.edu. Looking for leadership opportunities? Become a Hillel intern! Work side and globally. by side with our dedicated staff in your area of expertise -- be it web design, graphic design, marketing or something else, Hillel can help grow your resumé! Not interested in committing to a full internship but still want to get involved? Talk to a Hillel staff member. We d love to hear your ideas and make them a reality! Get Connected What about volunteer experiences? Join Hillel this year as we continue to pursue our ideals of Tzedek (justice) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). Hillel is excited to seek out new opportunities to improve lives in our communities both locally Special initiatives include volunteering with the Kent Community Kitchen, Just 4 a Day service projects and more. Contact our Tzedek Intern Erica Itkowitz at eitzkowi@kent.edu for more info. Leadership

6 Shabbat Shabbat Come join your friends at Hillel for Shabbat celebrations every Friday! Connect with your spiritual side at our Shabbat services and then enjoy a FREE home-cooked kosher meal afterwards. Hang around after dinner for games and delicious dessert. Be a part of making your own Shabbat experience. Lead services, recite a blessing or just sing and dance along! Want to host a Shabbat at your place? Let us know and we ll hook you up with a Shabbat in a Box! Shabbat Israel Advocacy Hillel is dedicated to providing accurate and factual based Israel advocacy training to students across campus. We also provide opportunities to experience Israel in a cultural sense by hosting events such as IsraelFest. Don t forget Hillel can help you find the FREE Birthright trip to Israel that s right for you! Contact Ricky Marcus for more information. Spirituality Spirituality Here at Hillel we believe there are many ways to be Jewish. Interested in learning more? Contact our Jewish Learning intern Tali Merdler at tmerdler@kent.edu. Come take advantage of the various learning activities led by our very own Rabbi Lee Moore, the first Rabbi in Kent in 20 years! Rabbi Lee will guide you on your Jewish journey and make Judaism relevant for you. Spirituality

7 Arielle Bodner Arielle Name: Arielle Bodner Year and Major: 2016, Exercise science Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Sports Team: Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles Hobbies: shopping, being social, hitting up the gym Goal(s): To become a Physical Therapist Hillel Favorites: Shabbats! Advice to freshmen: Get active! College is a fresh start and don t be nervous to try new things! Favorite Holidays: Rosh HaShana- I love spending time with family over a yummy meal! Favorite College Class: Psychology; I had best teacher, she was so funny! Favorite TV Shows: Desperate Housewives, of course Pretty Little Liars! And my new favorite Princess of Long Island!! Favorite place in Kent to eat: Pita Pit! They deliver straight to the library, its awesome! Why Hillel? Hillel is a great way to stay connected to Judaism and an awesome way to make friends! Everyone is so welcoming and Shabbat dinners are delicious! Campus Involvement: Any Hillel event and Chi Omega Sorority! Where can you be found around campus?: Definitely 4th floor library! Rec center, and Einstein s eating a bagel with schmear. Favorite memory: My first Shabbat! I met so many great people that I consider my close friends today! Chris Name: Chris Ross Year and Major: Sophomore/ Sports Electronic Media Production Hometown: Fairport Harbor, OH Sports Teams: Denver Broncos/NFL, Phoenix Suns/NBA, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees/MLB Hobby(ies): Going to concerts and shows, listening to music, watching and playing sports and video games. Goal(s): To use my experiences to work with my passions of sports and music Hillel Favorites: The MLK Day volunteer event Advice to Freshmen: To seek and seize any opportunities available to help you become a well-rounded person and achieving your goals for your professional careers. Leadership Experience: I served in the U.S. Army for 5 years( ) where I learned my leadership values, Black Squirrel Radio s Sports Director(entering 2nd semester in position) Favorite College Class: Intro to Mass Communication and Sports in Society Favorite place in Kent to eat: Continental Grill and Ray s Place. Why Hillel?: Hillel is an excellent opportunity for me to be a part of a Jewish community. Most the situations in my life, I am one of the few Jewish people and it nice to be able to be together with others involved in the Jewish community here at Kent State. Campus Involvement: Black Squirrel Radio and Hillel Where can you be found around campus?: At Black Squirrel Radio or Hillel Favorite memory: I m still early in my Kent experience, yet celebrating Purim with other members of Hillel because this was my first time celebrating. Chris Ross

8 Sarah Cahn Sarah Name: Sarah Cahn Year and Major: Sophomore, Fashion Merchandising Hometown: Glen Rock, New Jersey Sports Team: New York Jets Hobbies: Photography, shopping, and going to concerts Goals: To get an internship in New York City next summer Hillel Favorites: I love Shabbat, Achoti programs, and Israelfest. Advice to freshmen: Don t be afraid to get involved! Leadership Experience: Last semester I was the Social Media Intern for Hillel. Favorite Holidays: I enjoy all of the holidays because of the traditions and getting to spend time with my family. Favorite College Class: So far it has been Intro to Fashion Technology because it was challenging and fun at the same time. Favorite TV Shows: Nothing can beat Sex and the City or Law and Order: SVU. Favorite place in Kent to eat: Fresco! Why Hillel? Everyone is so welcoming and there is such a sense of community. Campus Involvement: Hillel, Achoti, Fashion Student Organization, and Chi Omega. Where can you be found around campus? Rockwell, the library, or hanging out at Hillel. Favorite Memory: Meeting a great group of people at Hillel that ended up being some of my closest friends at school. Nicholas Name: Nicholas Hall Year and Major: Psychology with concentration in Pre-Medicine Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls, OH Sports Team: Cleveland Indians Hobbies: Hiking, running, playing the trumpet, traveling and attending concerts Goal(s): Become a physician Hillel Favorites: Shabbat dinner and Israelfest. Hillel also offers great internship opportunities. Leadership Experience: Marketing Intern for Hillel at Kent State University Favorite Holidays: Rosh Hashanah and, of course, Chanukah Favorite College Class: Biological Diversity Favorite TV Shows: Judge Judy, Grey s Anatomy, The Walking Dead Favorite place in Kent to eat: Fresco Why Hillel? Hillel is a great opportunity for Jewish students to connect. Despite being a commuter, it is still great to connect with students who have similar interests. I consider Hillel my second home. Campus Involvement: I am currently a research assistant for a psychology study and also enjoy attending Shabbat services at Hillel Where can you be found around campus? Whenever I need to study or just relax, I always find myself at the library, Hillel, or Starbucks. Favorite memory: Growing up, my family and I would boat in Sandusky and go to Cedar Point almost every day. It was a time when almost my entire family would get together and just relax and enjoy the summer! Nicholas Hall

9 Megan Shaw Megan Name: Megan Shaw Year and Major: Sophomore and Special Education mild/moderate needs Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio Sports Team: Cleveland Indians Hobbies: I love decorating, organizing and making things. Goal(s): To get my masters and licenses in Orton Gillingham and teach students at a high school level. Hillel Favorites: When the Achoti girls got to go see the Israeli soldiers speak. Advice to freshmen: Make friends and try and meet as many people as you can. Keep an open mind, but always go with your first instinct. Have fun, but don t forget about your school work too. Eventually you will learn how to balance everything. Leadership Experience: I was in Provost Leadership Academy my freshmen year Favorite Holidays: Halloween and Yom Kippur. Favorite College Class: Education in a Democratic Society. Favorite TV Shows: Keeping up with the Kardashian s Favorite place in Kent to eat: Off campus: Chipotle. On campus: Eastway Why Hillel? I love Hillel. You get to meet so many people. Hillel has so many events to go to and experience. It s a very welcoming place and it s nice to go to for Shabbat services. Campus Involvement: I was in Provost Leadership Academy and Achoti my freshmen year. My sophomore year I plan on staying in Achoti and being a Hillel Intern. Where can you be found around campus? Either at the library or Hillel. Matt Name: Matt Unger Year and Major: 2014 Photo illustration and VCD. Hometown: Solon, Ohio. Sports Team: New York Giants, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers. Hobbies: Photography, videography, sailing. Goal(s): Graduate with a degree in communications and design and open up a Photo/Video studio in New York City or Tel Aviv, Israel. Hillel Favorites: I have become a big huge fan of Shabbat dinners. Advice to freshmen: First of all don t skip class, it will be really tempting at times but it s not cool. That brings me to my second point, your goal in college is to graduate, so try your hardest and don t fail classes and take the right classes. Third, get involved, it s a great way to meet new people. Leadership Experience: Lead still photographer for Hell at Heathridge, a feature film. Favorite Holidays: Big fan of Passover! Favorite place in Kent to eat: Cajun Dave s at the Water St., Tavern and of course Hillel Why Hillel? It s a great place to meet other Jews at Kent State. And it s a great place to meet lifelong friends. Campus Involvement: Member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, staff member of the undergraduate student government, Hillel Where can you be found around campus? The undergraduate student government office, and on Saturday nights Water Street Tavern. Favorite memory: Going to Israel on birthright with Hillel at Kent State. Matt Unger

10 Emily Garmon Emily Name: Emily Garmon Year and Major: Senior, Fashion Design major, and Costume Design minor Hometown: Louisville, KY Hobbies: Sewing, Drawing, Running, Hiking, Biking, and Kayaking. Goal(s): I hope to be a famous Costume Designer and one day win an Emmy and/or an Academy Award Hillel Favorites: Jews in Canoes, Shabbat services and Lisa s amazing dinners, Achoti banquet, Apple picking for Rosh Hashanah, Birthright Israel Trip. Advice to freshmen: You must make sure you have fun these four years and not just work. College is not just an education but also an experience of a lifetime. Most of all do not be afraid to get involved it could change your life and you will not regret it. Favorite Holidays: I love Rosh Hashanah, Purim, and Thanksgiving Favorite place in Kent to eat: Taco Tantos and Handel s Homemade Ice cream. Why Hillel? I love Hillel; I have made many friends here. I remember going to an apple picking event by myself hoping to meet people my freshman year. Oddly enough two people there became my best friends. There are always fun activities with really nice people, not to mention some delicious snacks a lot of the time. Favorite memory: I remember going on Jews in Canoes one year. I knew most of the people but not really well, after an hour of spinning, running into things from talking too much and laughing, we all were much closer. It was such a fun day! Anything else to add? If you can, go on The Birthright Israel trip. I had so much fun exploring the homeland with people from Kent State; you are paired with other schools and Israeli soldiers that are your age. It is so fun! It is amazing how close you can become with people in just 10 days. I had a memorable experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Emily Name: Emily Schprechman Year and Major: Junior, Exercise Physiology Hometown: Akron, Ohio Hobbies: Spending time with my family, exercise and fitness, volunteering, traveling, singing, and fashion. Goal(s): To become a Physical Therapist! Hillel Favorites: Achoti Events, Decorating the Sukkah, Welcome Back BBQ, Lighting candles for Hanukkah in the Student Center, Purim at Rabbi Lee s! Advice to freshmen: Get involved on campus: volunteer and join organizations! Attend SI sessions for your courses, as well as the Academic Success Center. It truly helps! Leadership Experience: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Kent State Student Ambassador, Hillel at KSU Achoti Intern Spring Favorite place in Kent to eat: Yogurt Vi and Pita Pit Why Hillel? I absolutely love being at Hillel. It is the perfect place to study, catch up with friends, do homework, and relax! It is a wonderful environment filled with amazing students and staff. Campus Involvement: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Kent State Student Ambassador, Hillel at KSU Achoti Intern Spring 2013, KSU Super Service Saturday Volunteer. Where can you be found around campus? Hillel or the Student Center doing homework. Favorite memory: Achoti events throughout the year. Being the Achoti Intern (Spring 2013) was amazing. We had the best time making cake pops, learning about our astrological signs, and being with our friends and family at the 4th Annual Achoti Banquet. Emily Schprechman

11 Considering Kent State University? The University Libraries is a core center for research and study. There are spaces for meetings and relaxation too. Contact us to set up a personal or group tour. Learn about people, resources, services and programs. We are here to help you succeed here at Kent and beyond. Please contact Karen Hillman to schedule a tour. (330) khilma1@kent.edu Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Admissions Career Services Center Center for Adult and Veteran Services Center for Student Involvement Kent Student Center Office of Student Conduct Recreational Services Residence Services Student Accessibility Services Student Financial Aid Student Ombuds University Bookstore University Dining Services University Health Services University Registrar s Office Office of the Vice President Every Student a Success! Greg Jarvie Vice President Discover the Possibilities Center for Student Involvement Like us Excellence in Action Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and workforce Todd A. Diacon, Provost Top Three Tips for Success 1. Your academic home is your college. 2. Being a full- time student is a full- time job. Plan to devote 40 hours each week to your studies. 3. Take advantage of the opportunities our university offers while becoming involved in smaller communities and groups like Hillel.

12 Erev Shabbat at Hillel: Fall 2013 Aug Home at the Cohn Aug Home at the Cohn Sept 6 Destination Shabbat Sept 13 Yom Kippur Service Sept at the Cohn Sept 27 Destination Shabbat Oct Home at the Cohn Oct Home at the Cohn Oct 18 Destination Shabbat Oct Home at the Cohn Nov 1 Destination Shabbat Nov Home at the Cohn Nov 15 Destination Shabbat Nov Home at the Cohn Dec 6 Semester End Shabbat

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14 Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. Performing Arts Box Office: e Full-tim e rads se g r e d d n u nce an a d, e r ts theat c even i s u m most E! for FRE Eight degree options offer more than 50 individual program concentrations at the baccalaureate through doctoral levels. Art Fashion Design and Merchandising Music Theatre and Dance 2,500 students in our four schools: More than 80 full-time faculty members IMagInE, CrEatE, transform The College of the Arts Celebrate Diversity The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion welcomes and serves all types of students. No matter what your background, we want to make Kent State feel like your home away from home. To find out more about diversity at Kent State, visit Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence in Action Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and workforce

15 Recognized among the world s finest Achieving dual accreditation in business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International is something only a few universities in the world can claim. Kent State University s College of Business Administration is one of the elite schools worldwide that has not only met this organization s rigorous accreditation standards for its business program, but also earned separate AACSB International accreditation for its accounting program. The College of Business Administration has maintained these prestigious accreditations with an accomplished faculty and an innovative business program. Our success comes from a curriculum based upon business know-how, enriched with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, international business experiences and quality internships. We prepare students to become exceptional business leaders in a variety of fields. The College of Business Administration at Kent State University Dual Accreditation in Business and Accounting Wishing you a great year from: opening day 2014 Thursday, April 10 Find out more about Kent State s College of Business Administration programs at aeros Akronaeros.com Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce

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