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Hillel House

Victorian-style house with gray siding, tall windows, and mansard roof in autumn. Orange leaves cover the lawn; a white chair sits nearby.
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18 S Main St, Alfred, NY 14802

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Inside Hillel House

See why students and the Alfred community love Hillel House!
Bright, spacious living room with large windows, brown leather sofas and armchairs, a wall-mounted TV, and a decorative fireplace. Hardwood floors and light-colored walls create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Cozy dining or meeting area with a round black table surrounded by white chairs, hardwood floors, wood-paneled lower walls, and several doorways leading to adjacent rooms, including one with floral wallpaper and a glass-paned door.
Simple, well-lit bedroom with hardwood floors, two tall windows with shades, a single bed frame with mattress, a wooden desk and chair, and a decorative fireplace with a wooden mantel.
Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, granite countertops, a central island, and stainless steel appliances including a microwave, oven, and refrigerator. A window above the sink provides natural light.
A narrow stairwell with white walls leading down to an open blue door marked by a red "EXIT" sign above. The stairs show signs of wear, and a small, partially detached electrical box or outlet dangles near the bottom right. Outside the door, a wooden porch with lattice fencing is visible, along with green grass beyond.

About This Facility

Hillel House is both home to a community of Jewish students and a center for addressing religious, cultural, and ethical concerns in American society. It functions as a residential learning center and an informal meeting place for Jewish students.

  • Constructed: 1870
  • In Honor of: Melvin Bernstein
  • Dedicated: 1995
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  • Spacious living room

As a living unit, Hillel House has five single rooms. There are two kitchens; one is kosher. Religious services, holiday celebrations, cultural programs and social events take place at Hillel House, as do academic seminars on relevant themes.

Front view of the Melvin H. Bernstein Hillel House, a two-story historic-style building with gray siding, dark trim, red-accented windows, and a covered porch. Surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn with a concrete walkway leading to the steps.

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