Kedma

A) One of Kedma's main purposes is to uphold the “three pillars that the world stands on” 1) Torah. Kedma creates an atmosphere of Torah-learning through maintaining Hillel’s beit midrash (study hall), providing daily shiurim (learning programs), and bringing in guest speakers and scholars-in-residence 2) Avodah (Service). Kedma facilitates minyans (prayer services) on weekdays, shabbat (Sabbath) and yom tov (holidays). 3) Gemilut Hassadim (Acts of Kindness). Kedma tries to build a strong community characterized by kindness and warmth, which exists internally and is projected outwards to the general Jewish population and to the campus as a whole. 

B) We also aim to create a vibrant Orthodox community through social events. Religious communities are not only in community during prayer or text-study. We are also in community when we come together to watch a movie, sit around a bonfire, or go ice-skating.