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Come by every day for a hot meal or snacks, a place to study, and friends and staff who are genuinely happy you’re here! Opportunities to get involved are endless and if there is something you want that Hillel currently doesn’t do, we are here to help make it happen!
Looking to get involved? Reach out to Eva Kvalosund for UCSD (ekvalosund@hillelsd.org), Jessica Meyer for SDSU (jmeyer@hillelsd.org), and Danielle Botvin for USD and CSUSM (dbotvin@hillelsd.org).
Social events that anyone can join! From movie nights to cookie baking to bonfires and more– this is the easiest way to meet new friends with zero pressure. Have a fun activity you want to see happen? Get involved in Kef and Hillel will be there to make it happen! To get involved in Kef, contact Alex at SDSU (akaufman@hillelsd.org) or Daniel at UCSD (daniel@hillelsd.org).
UCSD Schmear Society- Tuesdays from 12-2pm on library walk, come hang out with friends and get some coffee and a bagel with schmear (cream cheese). It’s that simple!
SDSU Coffee with Kauf- Tuesdays from 10-12pm at Hillel, come hang out with friends and get some coffee and breakfast (bagels, pancakes, waffles…. it’s different every week).
USD Tuesday Schmoozeday- Tuesdays 12-2pm at Aromas. Spend your Tuesday Torero hours with free coffee, bagels, and friends.
CSUSM Caffeine and Color- Wednesdays outside the USU between 12-2pm. Adult coloring books and coffee- what could be better?
We have an amazing group of local professionals from diverse fields who are waiting to mentor you. Receive career advice, resume help, and a future recommendation letter. Mentor/Mentees are matched up personally based on career interests and personality. Through 10 sessions, you can build out your professional network before leaving college. All students across all campuses are eligible to participate. Contact Lisa Motenko (lisa@hillelsd.org) to learn more.
We believe supporting mental health and wellness is just as important as food. Join us in learning how to foster building resilience and prevent burnout. You can participate in one of our many wellness events. Some past wellness series included; painting, meditation, baking, and learning about growth mindset.
Check out photos from past wellness events on our instagrams! SDSU, UCSD, USD, CSUSM
Are you Jewish and speak Russian? You are in the right place for community. Hillel hosts meaningful Shabbat experiences and gatherings for Jews from the former Soviet Union. Let us know you’re interested by reaching out to Daniel (dparker@hillelsd.org) at UCSD.
We know that “hungry college student” is a cliche for a reason. In partnership with Jewish Family Service, if you ever are in need of meals, Hillel is there for you. We provide access to frozen stable meals and fruits and vegetables whenever you need. You don’t need to sign up, you just need to show up. Come by SDSU’s Garb Hillel Center or UCSD’s Glickman Hillel Center and take what you need. No questions asked.
Jewish community doesn’t end when you finish undergrad and as graduate students, you are also a part of Hillel. So many fun upcoming events geared for grad students and recent alumni. Contact Daniel Parker, (dparker@hillelsd.org)
Looking to get involved making change on campus and inspiring others? Reach out to Lisa Motenko for UCSD (lisa@hillelsd.org), Jessica Meyer for SDSU (jmeyer@hillelsd.org), and Danielle Botvin for USD and CSUSM (dbotvin@hillelsd.org).
Triton Jewish Leaders empowers students to connect Jewish community with social entrepreneurship. The platform serves diverse undergraduates, empowering them as change agents through the mentorship of a Hillel professional. Student leaders within TJL are at the forefront of community programming, social activism, Israel, and Jewish learning. Contact Eva Kvalosund (ekvalosund@hillelsd.org) to learn more.
The HLC is for leaders who want to grow the Jewish community on campus, to contribute to the events & programs being produced by Hillel, and to drive decision making. It is a dedicated team that is passionate about Hillel and wants to make a difference. Opportunities range from social media marketing to event planning and outreach. Contact Jessica Meyer (jmeyer@hillelsd.org) to learn more.
Every week, students continue the centuries-old tradition of baking challah and practicing social justice (tikkun olam). While the dough rises, students discuss local and national campus hunger issues and discuss advocacy tactics to address food insecurity on campus. After baking, the students sell the challah on campus to their peers, faculty and community members. 50% of profits from challah sales go to Swipe Out Hunger to support national anti-hunger advocacy efforts and 50% to local nonprofits fighting hunger in their community. Contact Alex to get involved at SDSU (akaufman@hillelsd.org) or Daniel at UCSD (dparker@hillelsd.org).
Want to see more events and fun Jewish opportunties at USD and CSUSM, join the whatsapp group and get connected into a great circle of Jewish friends. Contact Danielle Botvin to get involved (dbotvin@hillelsd.org).
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