October was a month full of meaningful moments and plenty of reasons to come together at Hillel 818. Here's a look back at some of the moments that made October special!
Greek Shabbat
We kicked off the month by celebrating Sukkot with Greek Shabbat! Students celebrated Jewish life, Greek culture, and community at a Shabbat dinner inspired by the traditions and flavors of Greece and its partnership with Jewish Greek Life on campus!
Jewish in Hollywood
Dory Lobel joined students for an engaging conversation about identity, pride, and navigating the entertainment industry. Students explored what it means to embrace who you are while building a career.
Makerspace: Wings of Hope
Creativity can be a powerful way to remember, honor, and keep someone's story alive. Through our Wings of Hope Makerspace, students had the opportunity to engage with art, sustainability, and Jewish values while honoring the memory of Livnat Kutz and her family from Kibbutz Kfar Aza.
Remember, Honor, Hope: October 7 Commemoration
On October 7, our Hillel 818 community came together on campus to remember the lives lost and honor those whose lives have been forever changed. Remember, Honor, Hope provided an opportunity for students to pause, reflect, and connect with one another.
Mega Shabbat
We closed out October with one of Hillel 818's most meaningful traditions: Mega Shabbat!
Held in loving memory of Evan Taksar Levental (ETL), Mega Shabbat brought together students, alumni, community members, and friends for an evening.
Inspired by Evan's legacy and the idea of menschiness, the evening reminded us that each of us has the ability to make the world a little brighter through our actions. From sharing Shabbat dinner to hearing from student speakers and reconnecting with familiar faces, the room was filled with the kind of energy that makes Hillel 818 feel special.