Brad and Karen’s story is one of legacy, family, and deep belief in the power of Jewish community.

Your support is what makes Jewish life on campus thrive and ensures a strong Jewish future for all of us. So for the month of November, we want to talk about and celebrate the people who make it all possible and share YOUR impact. Hillel of San Diego thrives because of parents, alumni, San Diegans, and everyone who believes in the power of the next generation.

At Hillel of San Diego we are firing on all cylinders, and your impact through Hillel continues to change lives in real time. As we make our way through this beginning part of the year, I wanted to share some Big Wins that we are celebrating.

This year marks a turning point, as the strength, resilience, and fortitude demonstrated by our students over the past two years begin to shift the tide across our campuses.

Watch our Community Briefing video here.

By Karen Parry | PUBLISHED: The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 17, 2025

Watching nearly 300 students schmooze, eat, laugh, and celebrate the beginning of the school year at Hillel of San Diego’s Welcome Back BBQ was pretty much on brand for how we do things. BIG! BOLD! FUN! CONNECTED!

It has been such a joyful week where students were empowered to lead remarkable Jewish experiences on campus.

Thanks for following along as we continue our Peace in Israel Week at UCSD. 

And this is what happens when you empower student leaders and center Jewish joy.