Hillel of Silicon Valley was proud to send our dedicated and passionate students to the Israeli American Council National Summit in Florida last week. During the conference, student leaders learned valuable advocacy skills to be used at their college campuses. Sending students to these educational opportunities would not be possible without the support of our incredible community. Donate today to make an investment towards Israel advocacy at the five campuses we serve by clicking here.

Calling all young alumni! Click  here  to join our Alumni Facebook page and reconnect with college friends.

Rideshare to Hillel Campaign

More and more college students want to come to Hillel from campuses other than SJSU. Many of these students do not have cars while away from home and need help with transportation to come to Hillel Shabbat dinners and other events. Please help us make Hillel programs accessible to students from all of the campuses we serve by supporting our “Ride Share to Hillel” campaign.

A   donation of $25   provides one round trip for a student or a group of students to the Hillel house .

Make a Difference With Our Amazon Wishlist 

Our kosher kitchen has been used at a record rate and is need of some replacements! Check out our Amazon Wishlist to help Hillel SV replenish our kitchen and keep our house a welcoming environment for all students!

Click  here  to see what is needed and how you can make a difference! 

Sponsor a Shabbat Dinner

Shabbat is a highlight at Hillel each week. Students from our five campuses, recent alumni, and young adults from the community gather at Hillel to celebrate their Jewish connection and and enjoy a meal free of charge. We endeavor to keep all of Hillel’s programs free so as to alleviate any financial barriers to engaging with Jewish life and community.

We are grateful to the many community members who volunteer to cook Shabbat Dinners for the students almost every week. The students always appreciate a home cooked Shabbat meal and we are always looking for Shabbat cooks. Attendance at a typical Shabbat dinner is between 40-50 students.

If you, your Havurah, or synagogue group is interested, please contact our Assistant Director Mitch Reitman at [email protected] for more information. 

Donate Your Used Vehicle

Cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, RVs; any vehicle running or not! Jewelry and real estate too! Car donations are an easy way to support Hillel SV! We take care of the paperwork and the sale of the car.

For more information and to begin the process, please contact Sarita Bronstein at [email protected] or (408) 775-7531. Your donation will fund the work we do, and you may be eligible for a tax deduction

Support Our Students with a Life Cycle Donation 

The meaningful Jewish experiences which have impacted thousands of students depend upon your continued support. Consider making a donation in honor of a life celebration or in memory of a loved one. Your gift matters. 

Click  here  to donate today or call Karen Baskind at 408-495-5426 

Double Your Donation with a Corporate Match 

Did you know that only about 1 in 10 eligible match their donations with corporate matching? Every year, about $6 to $10 billion of matched donations are left unclaimed. Since many companies may match up to $10,000 for every donation, the revenue adds up quickly. Double your impact today! 



For more information, contact Karen Baskind at [email protected]

Shop & Support Hillel SV Through Amazon Smile

Who doesn't love shopping on Amazon? Now you can support the students of Hillel SV every time you shop. Sign up today for Amazon Smile and select Hillel SV as your organization of choice.

It's easy; simply click  here  and Hillel SV will automatically receive a portion of all your eligible purchases. 

Mentor a Student

We are looking for members of the community to help mentor our students - in career advice, for tutoring, and other fields. If you have networking opportunities; or are skilled in math, science, programming, engineering, writing, creating cover letters, or building resumes, please contact Leanna at [email protected]. 

Have any questions about this amazing opportunity?

Email Leanna & Yarin

Have something you'd like to add to the newsletter? Email Leanna Parsons at [email protected]