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    Wellness Week
    • Mar 7

    Wellness Week

    by Tiffany Brown (Hillel Council Member and intern) Throughout this week, we are going to be sharing different wellness topics on our...
    Hillel 2021 Wrapped: Formal
    • Jan 3

    Hillel 2021 Wrapped: Formal

    by Alex Bogoniewski (Hillel 818 Programming Intern) Hillel 818 hosted some fabulous events this semester while tackling the uncertainty...
    Hillel 2021 Wrapped: Shabbats
    • Jan 3

    Hillel 2021 Wrapped: Shabbats

    by Brianna Singer (Hillel 818 Shabbat Intern) Planning and organizing Shabbat dinners at Hillel 818 have been one of my favorite parts of...
    Hillel 2021 Wrapped: Game Nights
    • Jan 3

    Hillel 2021 Wrapped: Game Nights

    by Yaniv Avraham (Hillel 818 Programming Intern) During the fall semester, I have been working as a Programming Intern for Hillel 818. I...
    TikTok with Tiffany
    • Nov 22, 2021

    TikTok with Tiffany

    By Tiffany Brown, CSUN student, Hillel Social Media Intern, Hillel Council Member I have been working as Hillel 818's social media intern...
    Student Spotlight: Sarah Seltzer
    • Nov 11, 2021

    Student Spotlight: Sarah Seltzer

    From an early age, Sarah Seltzer knew that being Jewish was a major part of her identity. Currently in her senior year at CSUN, she is a...
    My JLF Experience
    • Nov 1, 2021

    My JLF Experience

    by Naomi Levine Sporer My experience so far in JLF (Jewish Learning Fellowship) has been very informative and fun. It's been really nice...
    Pink Shabbat
    • Oct 19, 2021

    Pink Shabbat

    by Eliana Capitol (Shabbat Intern and Pierce College student) This past Friday, we hosted "Pink Shabbat" at Hillel for Breast Cancer...
    Student Spotlight: Noa Bucharis
    • Oct 11, 2021

    Student Spotlight: Noa Bucharis

    When Noa first started college she wanted to connect with the Jewish community on campus, but was not sure how. Now? Noa is one of our...
    My Favorite Birthright Memory
    • Oct 7, 2021

    My Favorite Birthright Memory

    By Lucas Dauer (Hillel Intern and Hillel Council Member) My favorite memory from Birthright Israel was when our group had the rare...
    High Holidays at Hillel 818!
    • Sep 25, 2021

    High Holidays at Hillel 818!

    As September comes to an end, as well as a month full of High Holidays, let's take some time to reflect on how we celebrated with...
    What to Expect at Welcome Week!
    • Aug 26, 2021

    What to Expect at Welcome Week!

    Fall semester starts for our students next week! That means Hillel 818 is back with in-person programming! You can find us on campus...
    Meet Diana!
    • Aug 26, 2021

    Meet Diana!

    Shalom! I am so excited to be joining the Hillel 818 staff as the Israel Fellow. Originally from Azerbaijan, I made Aliyah to Israel 6...
    Engagement Report
    • May 26, 2021

    Engagement Report

    In The Kitchen With Carrie Baker
    • May 14, 2021

    In The Kitchen With Carrie Baker

    Each month we will be featuring recipes from our student's kitchens into yours! This month we invite you to join Carrie Baker as she...
    Board Member Spotlight: Kathi Mangel
    • May 11, 2021

    Board Member Spotlight: Kathi Mangel

    “My biggest achievement is sharing my Jewish life with my new grandson and doing what I do at Hillel.” Growing up in a secular household,...
    LAST CHANCE: Hillel Global Giving Week Ends Today!
    • May 7, 2021

    LAST CHANCE: Hillel Global Giving Week Ends Today!

    Today is your last chance to join our Global Giving Week Campaign, and have your gift matched! Thank you to everyone who has already made...
    Why We're Looking Forward
    • May 6, 2021

    Why We're Looking Forward

    #WhyWereSmiling We have a lot to look forward to. As things start to get back to "normal" we can't help but look towards the future....
    #WhyWereSmiling - The New Building
    • May 5, 2021

    #WhyWereSmiling - The New Building

    We can’t help it. Thinking about our amazing new building opening this Fall makes our students smile from ear to ear. Read why below,...
    Come Smile with Hillel 818
    • May 4, 2021

    Come Smile with Hillel 818

    Despite a tough year, our Hillel 818 students have a lot to smile about. Find out #WhyWereSmiling, and donate today to our Global Giving...
    #WhyWereSmiling - A Global Giving Week Introduction from Matt Baram
    • May 3, 2021

    #WhyWereSmiling - A Global Giving Week Introduction from Matt Baram

    #WhyWereSmiling Prepare yourself for some shocking news: This year wasn’t easy. The devastating effects of COVID-19 affected each of us...
    Board Member Spotlight: Ellen Silverman
    • Apr 12, 2021

    Board Member Spotlight: Ellen Silverman

    “My main area of interest is the next generation of Jews, connecting people to their Judaism and our Jewish community,” says Board Member...
    Passover Recipes from Hillel 818 Students
    • Apr 12, 2021

    Passover Recipes from Hillel 818 Students

    Maya Kimia, a CSUN Linguistics major and Anthropology minor, graduated in Fall 2020. She will have an Associate's degree from LA Pierce...
    Student Spotlight: David Tahoor
    • Apr 1, 2021

    Student Spotlight: David Tahoor

    “The most important thing to me is serving my Jewish community, and I wouldn’t give it up for the world.” David Tahoor is an...
    In The Kitchen With Lucas Dauer
    • Mar 9, 2021

    In The Kitchen With Lucas Dauer

    Each month we will be featuring recipes from our students kitchens into yours! This month we invite you to join Lucas Dauer, a marketing...
    Board Member Spotlight: Adam Pilder
    • Mar 9, 2021

    Board Member Spotlight: Adam Pilder

    “Being Jewish is part of my life, it is my identity. To be Jewish is one of the most amazing things in my life.” - Adam Pilder As a...
    Student Spotlight: Aubrey Golding
    • Mar 8, 2021

    Student Spotlight: Aubrey Golding

    When Aubrey Golding first started to get involved in programs at Hillel 818, she didn't expect to find the home-away-from-home she...
    Student of the Month
    • Feb 26, 2021

    Student of the Month

    Alex Hoffman is Hillel 818's Student of the Month! She attended and participated in the most events in February. Alex is a senior at CSUN...
    Celebrate Purim With These Hamantaschen Recipes!
    • Feb 10, 2021

    Celebrate Purim With These Hamantaschen Recipes!

    While Purim might look a little different this year, you can still celebrate this joy-filled holiday with these recipes collected from...
    Student Spotlight: Ariel Haim
    • Feb 9, 2021

    Student Spotlight: Ariel Haim

    Ariel was lucky to have an amazing group of high school friends, but when they all left for different colleges, for the first time she...
    Board Member Spotlight: Leslie Friedman
    • Feb 9, 2021

    Board Member Spotlight: Leslie Friedman

    Leslie has had a relationship with the Hillel movement for most of her life. As a student at Ohio State University, Leslie attended...
    Hillel 818 Ralphs Gift Cards
    • Feb 8, 2021

    Hillel 818 Ralphs Gift Cards

    We at Hillel 818 are sensitive to the financial challenges the pandemic has caused for so many of you. Thanks to a gift from B'nai Brith,...
    Big News! CSUN Associate Students Condemns Anti-Semitism
    • Jan 19, 2021

    Big News! CSUN Associate Students Condemns Anti-Semitism

    CSUN Associate Students Condemns Anti-Semitism and Adopts IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism We are excited to announce that CSUN's...
    Meet Max Winer!
    • Jan 5, 2021

    Meet Max Winer!

    Max is the Springboard Innovation Fellow for Hillel 818! He is from Fresno, California and has been involved in Jewish summer camps and...
    I'm Jewish Enough and so are You
    • Dec 21, 2020

    I'm Jewish Enough and so are You

    By Evan Taksar Levental From the outside I look like the poster child for the Jewish community. I have been a Jewish professional for...
    My Jewish Story
    • Dec 14, 2020

    My Jewish Story

    By Kathi Mangel I knew that I needed more guidance, but was really unsure about how to find it. I am a child of a mixed marriage. My...
    Student of the Semester!
    • Dec 14, 2020

    Student of the Semester!

    Maya Kimia is Hillel 818's student of the semester! Maya attended the most zClub and virtual events! She's been involved with Hillel 818...
    "God's Kiss" - A D'Var Torah from Rabbi Bryan
    • Dec 4, 2020

    "God's Kiss" - A D'Var Torah from Rabbi Bryan

    2020 has been a year filled with unique challenges. It has certainly been a time filled with darkness with glimmers of light. As we...
    "This Doesn't Feel Like College" - Maya Kimia's Hillel Story
    • Dec 2, 2020

    "This Doesn't Feel Like College" - Maya Kimia's Hillel Story

    Class had just ended and Maya found herself alone in the lecture hall. She checked her phone – it was 11am and her next class wasn’t...
    "Becoming the Mentor I Needed." -Matt Baram's Hillel Story
    • Dec 2, 2020

    "Becoming the Mentor I Needed." -Matt Baram's Hillel Story

    My high school lunch table was an unsupervised warzone. I found myself a lone soldier, facing off against the accusations of the fiercest...
    Student of the Month!
    • Nov 30, 2020

    Student of the Month!

    Meet Sarah Lukenbill! She attended the most zClubs in the month of November! Sarah is a junior at CSUN where she is studying...
    Giving Light on Giving Tuesday
    • Nov 24, 2020

    Giving Light on Giving Tuesday

    "Supporting the 6,500 undergraduate Jewish students enrolled at Hillel 818 campuses is supporting the Jewish future." “Oh, please” you...
    What Now? The 2020 Election and the American Jews
    • Nov 10, 2020

    What Now? The 2020 Election and the American Jews

    Monday, November 16h @ 7pm on zoom.
    October Student of the Month!
    • Nov 2, 2020

    October Student of the Month!

    Meet Tammy Aclander! She attended the most zClubs in October! Tammy is a senior studying psychology at CSUN. Her favorite zClub so far...
    Engaging with Conflict: The Israel Learning Fellowship
    • Oct 5, 2020

    Engaging with Conflict: The Israel Learning Fellowship

    Join us for a 6-part learning cohort surrounding discussions on Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Resetting the Table....
    Student of the Month
    • Oct 1, 2020

    Student of the Month

    At the end of each month, Hillel 818 recognizes the hard work of our most active students. September's student of the month is... Sharona...
    Annual Report
    • Sep 4, 2020

    Annual Report

    Hillel 818 has published its annual report for the 2019-2020 school year. Click here to read in depth about all of our successes and...
    Announcing zClubs
    • Sep 3, 2020

    Announcing zClubs

    Hillel 818 has had to get creative in order to stay relevant.
    Building Update: Application Approved!
    • Sep 1, 2020

    Building Update: Application Approved!

    Breaking news: On Tuesday, September 1st, the Los Angeles Department of City Planning held a hearing where they approved our application...
    Virtual RSJ and zClubs
    • Aug 27, 2020

    Virtual RSJ and zClubs

    By Michael Buchinskiy, Hillel Council Member and RSJ President The RSJ zClub is not only a space for Russian-speaking Jewish students to...

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