Programs and Jewish Life
Santa Barbara Hillel offers a wide variety of programs to our students. These
activities are planned by our student leaders to create an inspiring array of activities, full of Jewish values and joy. Here is a taste of what we offer our students:
Student Programming
On any given night at Hillel, there may be a program of interest. We host everything from cooking competitions, to dance parties, to craft nights and programs focused on our students wellness. We host yoga sessions, go on hikes with Hillel Outdoors, and host study and snack sessions during final week.
While Judaism is infused into all we do here at Hillel, there are some activities that are specifically Jewish in nature. We celebrate Shabbat and Holidays together, bring in speakers on Jewish topics, and engage in Jewish cultural experiences. For more information about Shabbat and Jewish Holidays click here.
Jewish Life Programming
Santa Barbara Hillel fosters a living connection with Israel as a key component of the Jewish identity. Students travel to Israel, participate in Israel related activities here on campus, and engage in discussions with key individuals on topics related to Israel. Want to travel with us? Click here!
Israel
Santa Barbara Hillel students embrace the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world and others), by participating in a number of social action projects throughout the year. Our Service Engagement Interns lead a variety of community service opportunities to help our local community.
Social Action
Join us at the beginning of each quarter for a delicious Kosher BBQ. We have hot dogs, veggie burgers, salad, chips, and more! Plus a campfire, games, and schmoozing.
Kosher Cookout
Engaging our first year (freshman and transfer) students is a priority at Santa Barbara Hillel. While we welcome and encourage all first years to come join us at Hillel, you can also see us on campus tabling!
First Year Students of Hillel (FYSH)
Graduate students are certainly a busy bunch but there is always a place for Grad students at Hillel. Grad students are welcome at all of our activities but we also plan Grad Student specific activities, including everything from Wine & Cheese to Holiday Parties.
Graduate Student Programming
Keshet is a group of Jewish Queer students and allies who come together to celebrate their identities, to learn about how those identities intersect, and to socialize over fun programs. Keshet provides a unique space for Jewish students identifying, or allying with the LGBTQ+ Community. Events that Keshet has put on in the past include a reoccurring craft nights, a Rainbow Challah Bake, and Pride Shabbat. To learn more about this group feel free to email them, like them on Facebook, or follow them on Instagram.
Keshet
Santa Barbara students love being outside! Through Hillel Outdoors, students unplug, explore the outdoors, and build lasting friendships on hikes, camping trips, beach outings, and other recreational adventures.
Hillel outdoors
Want to get involved with planning programs or have a question? Contact Elana at elana@sbhillel.org for leadership opportunities and more information.