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Hillel News
Hillel 818 is Defiantly Jewish
Join us. Say Hineni. Be #DefiantlyJewish. And help us build a Jewish future that stands on the success of the present and provides our students with the community, mentorship, and funds needed so they, too, can be #DefiantlyJewish.
Rabbi Jess says Rabbi-ish things in the Spring
These are just a few of the Rabbi-ish things Rabbi Jess told our students in our weekly newsletters.
February at Hillel 818
February might be the shortest month of the year, but at Hillel 818 it’s been one of our busiest months yet!
Inside the Israel Leadership Forum
After the October 7 attacks on Israel, discussing Israel on college campuses, especially for Jewish students, has become challenging. On campus and online, students face antisemitism and opposition to their public support for Israel. To address this, Hillel 818 partnered with the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, USC Hillel, and UCLA Hillel to organize the Israel Leadership Forum on January 14 and 15. Over 100 students from Southern California attended to learn, discuss, and hear from a wide range of speakers on what it means to be an Israel leader and advocate on campus.
Hillel 818 Semester Recap
We’re looking back on this year at Hillel as we get ready for 2024!
A Campus Update from Hillel 818
We've spent countless hours with students helping them process the news, giving hugs and comfort, coaching them on how to respond to anti-Israel and antisemitic activity, and creating opportunities to learn more deeply about what's happening in Israel. Most importantly, at a time when Jews feel alone, anxious, and scared, Hillel 818 has helped our students feel safe and supported while boldly celebrating Jewish joy.
Our Commitment to Israel and Our Students
In the aftermath of the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel, and with the war in Gaza actively raging, our community continues to join Jews around the world in mourning and in pain.
To our students our message remains resolute: you are not alone.
Burgers for Israel: How One Student Turned Heartache into Action
While the past two weeks have been devastating for the Jewish community, it has also spurred many students to take action. One student, Anna R., worked with Hillel 818 staff to plan and execute a fundraiser at Melrose Burgers in Encino. In partnership with Hillel 818, Chabad at CSUN, Students Supporting Israel, and our local Jewish fraternity and sorority AEPI and SAEPI, students and the larger Hillel community were invited to dine at Melrose Burger, where a portion of proceeds went towards supporting Israel.
Start of the Year at Hillel 818
We’ve had an exciting start to our year at Hillel 818! We’ve watched our returning students welcome in new members to the Hillel community through games, conversations, meals, and more fun events.