An Early Hanukkah at Hillel

Even though students would be on break during Hanukkah, we couldn’t resist transforming our last campus Shabbat programs of the semester into one huge Hanukkah party!

We brought the sights, sounds and – most important – tastes of Hanukkah to Hillel early with latkes, jelly donuts, menorah making and dreidel scratchers, and the students had an absolute blast. Hanukkah is such a joyous holiday all about spreading light onto others,, and this was the best way to put a cap on a fun-filled semester.

Hillel also participated in the holiday display at USD with a large poster explaining Hanukkah, dreidels, gelt and a Chanukiah-all of which was displayed publicly throughout all of December.

Other Stories From Hillel

Thanks for helping Avishai!

December 28, 2024

Welcome to Day 2 of Hillel’s Presidents’ Challenge student stories. Each story features a student who found community, connections, and their path to becoming a leader through Hillel of San Diego. This impact is only possible through the generosity of Hillel parents, alumni, and community members – people like you!

Thanks for helping Elanit!

December 28, 2024

Shavua Tov! Over the next four days, we will conclude our 2024 Presidents’ Challenge by sharing five Hillel student stories. Each student’s life has been changed, and their leadership skills have been nurtured because of the generosity of Hillel of San Diego parents, alumni, and community members- people like you!

Will You Help Meet The Presidents’ Challenge?

December 27, 2024

As a long time incredibly generous supporter, we wanted to share with you our Presidents’ Challenge so you can see how your investment in Hillel leadership makes a difference. Thank you for your continued generosity as we support Jewish students at such a critical time.

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