Facilities

30 College Street

Bowdoin Hillel maintains a newly-renovated office space and a Kosher/Hallal kitchen.  The house is frequently used for Shabbat meals and services and smaller Hillel gatherings.

30 College Street
30 College Street

Ark

Thanks to generous donations we were able to commission a spectacular ark (aron kodesh) in the Summer of 2005.

Bowdoin College Torah Ark (aron kodesh)
Bowdoin College Torah Ark (aron kodesh)

The ark was designed by David Israel (Bowdoin Academic Technology Department) with support from Judith Maslin. The design was executed by the extraordinary Brunswick woodworker, Eric Koehler. (his website koehlerwoodworks.com). Parochet (curtains and torah mantle) were designed and crafted by Eugenia King (Library).

The ark is a 2 piece affair that is crafted out of cherry. The exterior is a subtle arts and crafts design that opens to reveal the ten commandments in a traditional way of depicting them.

Daggett Lounge

Daggett Lounge, in Thorne Hall, is a memorial to Athern P. Daggett ’25, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Constitutional and International Law and Government and acting president in 1967-1968.  It is a large, warm space, and plays host to our High Holiday services every fall.