Hillel 818

Calling all rising college freshmen, high school seniors, and parents! Join Hillel 818, Jewish Federation Los Angeles, and other partners, for a one-time, special event on Sunday, August 4th to learn how to effectively navigate the current campus climate. Jewish communal professionals, campus administrators, alumni, and current Jewish college students will share effective strategies for a smooth college transition, valuable resources on Jewish campus life, and tips on how to thrive on campus. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! RSVP here: JewishLA.org/RisingFreshman

Join Hillel 818 this winter for a 10-day meaningful journey through Israel. Explore the depths of Jewish history on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Meet Israeli peers, soak in the breathtaking sights from the Negev to the north, participate in impactful volunteer work, and dive into meaningful educational experiences.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Secure your spot today at hillel.org/trip/hillel818

Got questions? DM us!

It’s been a few days since our summer Birthright trip touched down in Israel and it’s safe to say we’ve been having the best time!

It’s our Executive Director’s birthday today! Everyone wish Matt a happy birthday!

What’s that hanging?
What could it be?
Yes, friends, the student lounge
Now has amazing AC!
The air will be fresh,
Yes, cool like a breeze
So you can hang out and chillax
While your nose stays at ease!

We are so excited to announce our new Springboard Innovation Fellow: Abbie Sagadencky! Here’s a little bit about her:

“I have spent the last four years in the great city of New Orleans where I attended Tulane University. I studied Philosophy, specializing in Law, Morality, and Society and minored in Sociology and Religious Studies. The rich history of the Jewish people and ensuring it is carried through the next generation inspires me daily. I am excited to work closely with students and exploring their interests in meaningful ways at Hillel. 

My free time is spent going on long walks, reading a good book, listening to live music, and spending time with friends and family.”

Abbie will be starting later this summer. We can’t wait for you all to meet her!

It’s our Assistant Director’s birthday! Everyone wish Meg a happy birthday!

Thank you so much for attending an event at Hillel 818 this year! Undergraduate students who complete this survey by June 7th will be entered into a raffle to receive a $50 digital gift-card of their choice. The survey should take about 10 minutes. All responses are anonymous and serve to make Hillel a better student experience in the year to come. Email addresses will be only be added to a randomizer to select winner, and never linked to survey responses.

Fill out the survey at bit.ly/eoysurvey2024

Every year at our Final Banquet we recognize students who stepped up throughout the year to embody the spirit of Hillel 818, embrace all forms of Jewish learning they can, stand up for Israel, lead our community, and leave a lasting impact on us.

If you missed it, these are this year’s Hillel 818 Award winners!

Each day this Global Giving Week, we’ve shared with you how a different segment of our community is being . Today, our staff share what being means to them.

It’s been an incredible Hillel Global Giving Week so far! But the week is not over yet! We’ve met our goal of $25,000, but we’re 89 donors shy of our goal of 170 donors! Go to give.hillel.org/hillel818 to make your donation before midnight!

Each day this Global Giving Week, we’ve shared with you how a different segment of our community is being . Today, our Hillel 818 Alumni share what being means to them.

There’s only one day left of Hillel Global Giving Week and for the first $17,000 of donations to be matched dollar-for-dollar. Will you make your matched donation today at give.hillel.org/hillel 818 to build our Jewish community?

Each day during this Global Giving Week, we will be sharing with you how a different segment of our community is being . Today, members of our Board of Directors share what it means to be .

So join us, make a gift, support the Jewish future, and maybe even be a bit , yourself.

To say it’s been challenging to be Jewish on campus these last few months would be an understatement, but our incredible students have persevered. They have shown us through their actions what being is and to never shy away from being anything other than that. In their own words, here’s what they say being is.

Head to the link in our bio or go to give.hillel.org/hillel818 to donate between now and May 17

Today is the start of Hillel's Global Giving Week and thanks to Hillel International and the Hillel 818 Board of Directors the first $17,000 we raise will be matched dollar for dollar.

So join us. Say Hineni. Be .

Go to give.hilllel.org/hillel818 to donate this week

We’ve all felt the drastic rise in anti-semitism and anti-Israel sentiment on our campuses in the wake of October 7th. Hillel and SSI on May 10 from 3-4:30 PM are offering another safe space to share our experiences, and hear how we are coping, and come together as proud Jews and process how hard it has been to have lost friends, toxic social media, and carry the heartache of our brothers and sisters who have been wounded, captured, and killed. CSUN Student Services Counselor Eugene will be there along with Hillel staff to help with comforting and being there for each other. This is NOT an educational class or political debate, this is a sharing circle and space for emotional support.

Hillel 818 is so excited to be participating in , May 13-17 🌎❤️✡️ ALL gifts to Hillel 818 during Global Giving Week will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $16,000! To donate and support Jewish students when they need you most, visit give.hillel.org/hillel818 from May 13-17

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate in style! Make sure you’ve RSVPed for Hillel’s Final Banquet coming up THIS WEEK! Plus, we have even more going on so swipe to see what’s happening at Hillel this week

It’s our Springboard Fellow’s birthday! Everyone wish Eliana a happy birthday!

Join us for Taste of Memories: An Evening of Israel Stories & Food. At 6:30 PM, we’ll honor the legacy of Nathan Lyard z”l, a fallen soldier from October 7th, with a heartwarming tradition: decorating his favorite cupcakes in a touching tribute called “Matkon im zikaron” or “Taste of Memories”. Then at 7:00 pm, prepare for an evening of personal storytelling as students share their Israel stories!

All are welcome, make sure to RSVP at bit.ly/tasteofmemories24

Important update from Hillel 818

You are cordially invited to the annual Hillel 818 Banquet!

Join us May 9th at 6 PM to mark the end of another year, honor our graduating seniors, present the winners of the Hillel 818 awards, and get the chance to say farewell to our Springboard Fellow, Eliana.

Dinner will be provided. Dress code is formal attire so dress your best to celebrate! RSVP at bit.ly/818banquet24

Join Hillel on Sunday (5/5) to attend the Pierce College production of Shakespeare In Love to support our fellow 818 students! Hillel will provide the tickets, all we need is YOU! You will need to provide your own transportation to Pierce and then we’ll gather outside the theater at 1:30 PM for some pre-show treats.

RSVPs are required so reserve your spot at bit.ly/ShakespearePierce

Hear ye! Hear ye! Raise your goblets and journey back to the Renaissance era for our last Shabbat of the year this Friday (5/3)! Revel in the chance to sword fight (safely) and mix potions at the apothecary! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Let’s make Shabbat memories fit for the history books!

This week we’re crowing the Maccabiah Games champion, celebrating the end of Passover, raising our goblets to the last Shabbat of the semester… and more! Swipe to see what’s happening at Hillel this week

Join The Grapevine Initiative and be part of LA’s next generation of Jewish leaders! Reach your potential, own your Hillel 818 journey, and add a star to your resume. Mentorship, friendships, and Jewish joy await - plus, get paid to make a difference! Sign up now and become the next leader in the Valley Jewish community!

Happy Passover from all of us at Hillel 818!

Passover is coming up fast but we’ve still got things happening at Hillel this week! Swipe to see what’s on the schedule this week

Close out Passover with Hillel- the Moroccan way! Join us for our Mimouna Celebration on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 PM. Come try yummy moufleta, compete against your friends with a game of Jeopardy, and discover more about Morocco and Israeli cultures. It’s a post-Passover party you don’t want to miss!

RSVP at bit.ly/mimouna24 or at the link in our bio

This Shabbat, let’s celebrate nature! Join us from 3-5 PM this Friday (4/19) for Graced with No Waste and learn cool ways to cook greener while having a blast! Come as we cook up some tasty fajitas, fruit salad, and awesome mocktails for Hillel Shabbat dinner. At 6 PM we’ll Spring into Shabbat services and embrace the beauty of the outside world together and then at 7 PM enjoy the meal cooked earlier by YOU (and have some more fun)!