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Back to School Bash
Saturday, October 10, 2026
The party of the year and it's for YOU, our community members & supporters.
Making an impact together in the lives of Jewish students in San Diego
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It’s giving…Bubbe’s matzo balls
With Passover now in our rearview mirror, and we look ahead toward Shavuot, we reflect on where we come from and where we are going. This practice happens a lot at Hillel of San Diego. Similar to a start-up, we are ever evolving to meet the needs of our students right now.
Sick of It
A couple of weeks ago, we put out a statement after swastika graffiti was found on campus at UC San Diego. And once again, late last week, more vile graffiti was discovered in a different location.
What do Bad Bunny and Bret Stephens have in common?
A few weeks ago, a student leader, Osher, came bopping into the office with a bold idea. What if we hosted a Shabbat dance party and got everyone from all the campuses to come together?
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If the walls at Hillel could talk ... 💙
They’d tell stories of first Shabbats, lifelong friendships, late-night conversations, celebrations, and the moments that turned Hillel into a home away from home.
Every year, a new group of students walks through our doors and adds another chapter to our story. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds.
What’s one Hillel memory you’ll never forget? Share it in the comments or tag someone who was part of your story.
#hillelsandiego #hillelsd #jewishcommunity #jewishinsandiego
Congratulations! 🎉 The Admissions Committee has reviewed your application, and you’re officially IN. 🎓
Your acceptance comes with:
✨Chef-inspired food stations
✨Signature cocktails
✨Live music
✨Great community coming together for an amazing cause
The Back to School Bash is Hillel’s new signature fundraising event, a party to help support our college students- oh and have the best night of your life!
Secure your spot (or become an event underwriter!) at hillelsd.org/b2sb/
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🚨 Save the Date! 🚨
For the first time in nearly a decade, Hillel of San Diego is throwing a signature fundraising event - and trust us, this isn`t your typical nonprofit gala.
🎉 It`s a party.
🎓 It`s Back to School.
💙 And it`s for YOU.
Every day, you show up for our students. You make Shabbat dinners, leadership opportunities, Israel experiences, wellness support, and lifelong friendships possible.
Now it`s our turn to welcome YOU to campus.
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with great food, great people, and the incredible energy that makes Hillel the place to be. Come experience the community you`re helping build, and see why thousands of Jewish students call Hillel home.
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
🔗 hillelsd.org/back2schoolbash to be the first to know when tickets are live
Mark your calendars. Grab your friends. We`ll share more details soon... but one thing`s for sure:
This is one party you won`t want to miss. 🎉💙
#HillelSanDiego #BackToSchoolBash #SaveTheDate #JewishSanDiego #Hillel
As the semester wraps to a close, we’re reminiscing on an amazing year at Hillel of San Diego, and how we couldn’t have done it without YOU. 💙
Our donors, community members, students, and staff make this award-winning 🏆 Hillel successful. Thank you for showing up, investing in our community, and helping Jewish student life thrive.
This summer, we’ll be planning for a school year that’s even BIGGER and BETTER. ✨
🎉 Meet the honorees of Hillel of San Diego’s Annual Community Celebration! 🎉
On June 14, we’ll come together to celebrate the leaders and community builders who make our Hillel stronger every day.
🌟 President’s Award Recipient: Wayne Harris
🌟 Tikkun Olam Award Recipient: Elyse Sollender
🌟 Undergraduate Student Leadership Award Recipients:
• Ali Suss-Pardo (USD)
• Eliana Levinson (CSUSM)
• Maya Gerassi (SDSU)
• Roni Feldman (SDSU)
• Ava Banoun (UC San Diego)
• Ariella Blatt (UC San Diego)
🌟 Graduate Student Leadership Award Recipient: Stephanie Bernard
These remarkable individuals have dedicated their time, talent, and passion to strengthening Jewish life and building a vibrant future for our community.
Join us on Sunday, June 14 at 10:00 AM as we honor their impact and celebrate another incredible year at Hillel of San Diego.
✨ Register today and be part of the celebration!
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What a beautiful way to close out Jewish American Heritage Month. ✨
This past week, we were honored to be part of UC San Diego’s second annual Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration Dinner, centered around the theme of “L’dor v’dor” (from generation to generation): those who paved the way for us, the leaders shaping our community today, and the students who will carry our story forward.
From lively klezmer dancing to a meaningful fireside chat led by our CEO, Karen Parry, featuring Stephanie Heimler Bernard, Pamela Cosman, and Rabbi Scott Meltzer, the evening was a powerful reminder that Jewish identity, culture, and community continue to thrive in San Diego.
Thank you to UC San Diego, Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, VC Alysson Satterlund, VC Becky Pettit, event co-chairs Alison Black, Allan Havis, the planning committee including Hillel board member Julie Bronstein, Hillel staff, and all of the campus and community partners who helped make this celebration possible. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month on campus.
While Jewish American Heritage Month may be coming to a close, Jewish pride isn’t limited to one month on the calendar. We are loud and proud about our Judaism every day. 💙
We are so proud of Hillel of San Diego students, Avi Noah Reddy (@ucsdhillel) and Ava Feinstein (@sdsuhillel), for receiving the 2026 Harvey Milk Diversity Student Scholarship! 🏳️🌈✨
This scholarship recognizes outstanding student leaders whose activism, compassion, courage, and dedication have created positive change in their communities. Named in honor of Harvey Milk’s legacy, the award celebrates young people who advance inclusion, justice, equality, and human rights while building bridges across diverse communities.
Avi and Ava embody these values every day through their leadership, advocacy, and commitment to making campus life more welcoming and inclusive for all. We couldn’t be prouder of the impact they continue to make. 💙
Peace in Israel Week was BIG. 🇮🇱💙
✨ 2,073 participants
✨ 1,497 students engaged
✨ 94 student leaders made it happen
The best parts?! Students are already applying for leadership roles on next year’s Tritons for Israel board. Non-Jewish students told us they loved learning about and celebrating Jewish culture on campus. And, students who planned to stop by for a few minutes ended up staying for hours. Now THAT’S community (yes, we’re emotional).
Thank you to the Jules and Gwen Knapp Family and all our sponsors for making this week possible!
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