“Hillel has allowed me to feel a sense of empowerment that I don’t think I would feel anywhere else.” – Shayna, UCSD Class of 2027

Jewish pride is alive and well on college campuses. Jewish students are thriving despite a continued barrage of antisemitism and anti-Zionism in the classroom, with peers, and across campus.

Shidduch (n) The act of connecting one to their bashert, or destiny, or soul mate. 

Happy Purim! We still have $5,400 to raise this week for our students. Will you give today to help cover the amazing Purim celebrations we’ve hosted this week and help fund future events?

We’re excited to announce a new opportunity…just in time for Purim! Our goal is to raise $10,000 by Thursday, March 13 so we can fund massive Purim and Passover celebrations on all our campuses! Our plans will bring hundreds of Jewish students to celebrate, be in community, and create the Jewish experiences THEY want. Can you help us get there?

Our Purim opportunity continues! With a goal of raising $10,000 by this Friday, your gift TODAY will help get us there. We still have $8,950 to raise to cover our Purim and some Winter Quarter/Semester expenses. Your support will fund student-led experiences that give students a meaningful connection to Purim and more Jewish JOY.

We’re excited to announce a new opportunity…just in time for Purim! Our goal is to raise $10,000 by Thursday, March 13 so we can fund massive Purim and Passover celebrations on all our campuses! Our plans will bring hundreds of Jewish students to celebrate, be in community, and create the Jewish experiences THEY want. Can you help us get there?

“Jewish students are stronger than ever. We feel empowered, motivated, and are more supported than ever. We are taking a stand and we are more proactive on campus.”< br/>

— Jake Rendler (UCSD, class of 2025) at the Combating Antisemitism Symposium hosted by AJC San Diego and the Jewish Federation of San Diego County

It was Samantha’s first day at SDSU, and she made a beeline to the Garb Hillel Center.

I want you to meet Leah.

“My older sister was involved in Hillel in college, so I knew about it before I got to SDSU. The first Shabbat I attended was an Israeli Shabbat.”

Student story number three is here! When you make your gift to Hillel of San Diego before midnight on December 31st, you uplift and empower Jewish students to lead and grow THEIR Jewish campus community. Please act fast! Your support will have double the impact for San Diego’s Jewish college students!

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!