Tuesday, December 3, 2o24

We’re so excited for our Giving Tuesday campaign this year!

We have a special theme planned to spotlight all of the amazing students who find a thriving Jewish community here at Hillel: what was your first moment at Hillel?

Our goal is $30,000, and we know that with your support that we can meet our goal for this year’s campaign.

Don’t wait to make your gift! Give with the button below and kickstart our campaign to support Jewish college students.

We’re Hiring

We’re looking for a Community Relations Director. Our Community Relations Director role will focus on supporting antisemitism response and prevention on campus. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience in college campus work, Jewish community, or community relations.

The ideal candidate will deeply understand today’s campus climate and have a passion for engaging student and campus communities in shaping and advancing advocacy.

Use the button below to submit a job application and view the full job description.

essentials Drive with the interfaith campus council (ICC)

Please drop off non-perishable food items and toiletries for our essentials drive with the Interfaith Campus Council (ICC).

Donations can be dropped off now until November 22 in the lobby of Hillel’s building (328 A Street, Davis, CA 95616).

Donations will benefit our interfaith partners (CA House’s Nourish Food Pantry and the Belfry’s St. Tabitha’s Essentials Pantry) and the UC Davis Basic Needs Center.

Please do not donate any pork products to our food drive.

Back-to-School Community Briefing

Thank you to our speakers and attendees at the Back-to-School Community Briefing!

If you were unable to attend, you can view a recording of the event below.

Our featured speakers included Executive Director, Rachel Darling, UC Davis Police Chief, Joseph Farrow, and current student leaders.

You can get in touch with the contact form located on the navigation bar if you have additional questions about our community briefing.

Kitchen volunteering

We love all of the amazing volunteers who make Hillel come to life and help cook all of the delicious meals we provide for free. We can’t do it with you.

Here’s your chance to learn cooking with a professional chef. If you’re a high school student or need volunteer hours, we can sign off on that for you.

Sign up with the button below on Sign Up Genius or contact Sam!

Impact Report and Donor Honor Roll, 2022-2023

We would like to warmly thank our generous supporters who make this special work possible. We couldn’t do it without you!

Special highlights in our report include student stories from Elizabeth Paul, Shayna Schreiber, Ari Tilles, and Ezra Rubin.

Other students featured in our report include Yaelle Kretchmer, Ben Hassner, Ben Tomlin, and Ren Ghandehari.

Other special content includes articles about Chuck and Nanci Cooper’s inspiring donation, the opening of the Jewish Life and Resource Center at Sac State, and a page dedicated to our annual benefit.

Jewish Life and Resource Center at Sac State

Hours: Wed. (1:00-6:00 pm) and Thurs. (10:00-6:00 pm) during the school year.

Our center is equipped with couches, study areas, and access to the outdoor patio.

Location: it’s 7301 Folsom Blvd, Suite 1010 Sacramento, CA 95819

Chuck and nanci cooper's story

When Chuck and Nanci met at Hillel’s Passover seder in the 70s, they had no idea that chance encounter would turn into a beautiful life spent together.

Chuck was studying in the College of Biological Sciences, and Nanci was an English major. They were married their junior year.

Please read this article below about Chuck and Nanci and their incredible gift of $500,000 to our Hillel in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary.

Jewish Career Network

Are you looking to broaden your professional network in a way that’s fast, easy, and free? Then, join the Jewish Career Network.

Hillel at Davis and Sacramento has its own group, but you can find many others on the network for professionals in certain fields, residents of specific cities, and much more.

Click on the graphic to view an enlarged version and click the button below to join the network with a valid email address.

Uber and Gas Mileage Reimbursement

Need a ride to Hillel for our events? We’ve got you covered!

You can get reimbursed for gas mileage (65 cents) or rideshare!

View the graphic for more information. And, if you still have questions, feel free to contact Diane Weber at the Jewish Federation of Sacramento with the button below.

Hillel’s Mass Messaging System

Text the keyword to +1 (844) 650-1681 or click the buttons below.

We can’t wait to be in touch!

Keyword for students: hillelatdavisandsac

Keyword for community members: hillelatdavisandsac1 (includes 1 at the end)

Hillel’s Online Swag Store

Check out Hillel’s new online store!

We’ve got shirts, sweatpants, and sweaters. But, that’s not all!

We’ve got different logos, color options, and sizes to fit your needs and tastes.

And, it helps a good cause because a portion of each sale go towards Hillel.