CSUN stands as one of the most culturally diverse college campuses nationwide, encompassing an array of cultures, religions, and more. In response to the increasing prevalence of antisemitism globally, Hillel 818 has prioritized forging connections with various groups and communities. Presently, this effort expands further with the introduction of our first student-led Multicultural & Interfaith Intern position.

This past June, members of the Hillel 818 community got to take part in a special trip to Israel. This unique opportunity brought together Jewish and non-Jewish student leaders from CSUN to experience Israel and the West Bank.

Just because the semester came to the end doesn't mean Hillel 818 slowed down! From running a shuk on the CSUN campus to celebrating our graduates and our student leaders, we've made the most of the ending school year.

April kicked off with Passover where we had the chance to indulge in many a matzoh pizza, watch The Prince of Egypt, and celebrate Mimouna to wrap up the week. Our students also learned how to cook breakfast for dinner on a budget, competed in two different Mario-themed tournaments, and wrapped up the month with Israel Week!

The Jewish community at CSUN is who convinced Cameron to do one of the biggest mitzvahs one can do: donating STEM cells.

Interning for Hillel 818 has not just given Rose a new outlet for creative expression but also for finding new friends. They said, “Hillel has definitely helped me make new friends… Now that I'm in my sophomore year, I found a lot more ways to interact with people and I've even had bonding moments with people that are close to me.”