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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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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!
#jewishinsandiego #hillel #hillelofsandiego #hillelsd israelweekatucsd
As we near the end of the year, we are excited to invite YOU to join us on Sunday, June 14th for a community celebration! We are brining the community together to honor Hillel of San Diego leaders who have made an extraordinary impact on our community.
Let’s fill the room with joy and appreciation for another remarkable year and vote on the new board leadership.
You can RSVP today or pay tribute to any of our honorees for this special occasion with the links in our bio.
It won’t be the same without you so RSVP today!
Don’t want FOMO (fear of missing out)?! We have the solution!
This Thursday is the iconic “Shuk” event at the Library Walk (UCSD campus) from 5–9 PM. 💙
We’ll see you there! ✨
Thank you to the Jules and Gwen Knapp Family and all our sponsors for making Peace in Israel week possible!
#jewishinsandiego #hillel #hillelofsandiego #hillelsd israelweekatucsd
WE DID IT!
Our community showed up in a massive way for Hillel Global Giving Week. Because of your incredible generosity, we didn’t just meet our goal – we crushed it!
✨ Our Goal: $75,000
✨ Total Raised: $100,000+
✨ The Match: $75,000 UNLOCKED 🔓
That means OVER $175,000 is going directly toward supporting Jewish life on campus across San Diego.
Your investment ensures that every Jewish student has a home away from home. Thank you for believing in our students and our future. We couldn’t do this without you! ☀️
#HillelSanDiego #HillelGlobalGivingWeek #JewishLife
If you’re not coming to the Jules and Gwen Knapp Family Peace in Israel Week…what are you even doing?! 🇮🇱✨ @zachmargs says you should pull up!
Block your calendar now because you’re booked and busy on…
🗓️ Mon, May 11, Sababa Fair
📍 Library Walk (UCSD campus) from 12–5 PM
🎡 Tues, May 12, Sungod Carnival
📍 Sungod Lawn (UCSD campus) from 5–10 PM
🎨 Wed, May 13, Beit Melachah sponsored by the Jewish Federation of San Diego
📍 Beverly and Joseph Glickman Hillel Center from 6–9 PM
🛍️ Thurs, May 14, The Shuk
📍 Library Walk (UCSD campus) from 5–9 PM
🇮🇱 Fri, May 15, Israel Party sponsored by Jewish Community Foundation
📍 Beverly and Joseph Glickman Hillel Center from 6–9 PM
*this is the only event NOT open to the public
Thank you to the Jules and Gwen Knapp Family and all our sponsors for making this week possible!
This best friendship is sponsored by YOU and endorsed by Hillel of San Diego. Our seniors this year are AMAZING. While we’re sad to watch them go, we know they’re passing it on by continuing to be Jewish leaders (here in San Diego and elsewhere).
Right now, every donation is being MATCHED, meaning your impact goes twice as far in supporting the Jewish future. 💙
Donate at the link in our bio!
#HillelSD #Hillel #HillelGlobalGivingWeek
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