Katz also says a compromise was reached regarding the issue of women leading the blessing after meals.
"Women say the grace before meals," she says.
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And according to Kevin M. Elias '03, who describes his beliefs as an "eclectic mix of traditional and modern" Judaism, Hillel is run satisfactorily.
The compromises inherent in making the organization work, he says, are worth it.
"I feel that Hillel does an excellent job in creating a Jewish community wherein the primary goal is fostering a sense of identity," Elias says. "The compromises made by all groups in terms of religious observance are the costs of our struggle to unite ourselves in the spirit of a common heritage."