Hillel's Programs

Here is a sampling of some of the programs offered by Hillel, grouped into five general program areas.

RECREATION

Kosher Cook-out—Every Monday night, a large crowd gathers at Hillel for a free meal, ping pong, music blasting and football, basketball or baseball on the large screen
Western Collegiate Maccabiah Games—now in its fourth year, this event brings about 150 Jewish college athletes to SB for a weekend of fun and competition
rock climbing
Kosher Love Luau—a huge single's night at Hillel, usually a week or two before Valentine's Day

SOCIAL ACTION

"The Senior Prom"—now entering its third year, this amazing night brings together senior citizens from local retirement homes, to dance away the night with the college students here at Hillel

SPIRITUALITY/RELIGIOUS LIFE

Shabbat at Hillel—every Friday night, an average of 175 (and often over 200) gather for Reform, Conservative or Orthodox services; then we all come together for a delicious, free kosher dinner.
Jewish learning for all levels—Talmud with Rabbi Steve Cohen, Mondays at 5; Basic Judaism for complete beginners; "Rabbinic Conversations" bringing the most dynamic and inspiring rabbis from the Los Angeles area to Santa Barbara;
Holidays—celebrating life and remembering the past, all with a college twist: Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Passover, Shavuot, and all the others.

ISRAEL

American Students for Israel—this organization advocates for fair and balanced treatment of Israel on campus and in the classroom
Taglit-birthright Israel Trip—a free, ten-day trip to Israel with other students from Santa Barbara, if you have never been on an organized Israel trip before
Israel Independence Day celebration
Yom HaZikaron—Israel Memorial Day observance

ARTS AND CULTURE