Weekly Newsletter - November 6, 2019
Hillel of Silicon Valley students enjoyed fusing the American celebration of Halloween with a Jewish twist into Challaween. Students prepared a variety of sweet and savory flavors of challah to serve at Friday's Shabbat dinner. Our kitchen was humming throughout the week as they also prepared special "Challaween" desserts to enjoy after our meal.
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Ways to Support Our Hillel
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 mreitman@hillelsv.org 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 sarita@hillelsv.org 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 karenb@hillelsv.org
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 LParsons@hillelsv.org. 
Jobs, Internships, Volunteer,
& Israel Opportunities
Palo Alto Volunteering Opportunity to Work with Kids!

Love children? The Terrific Twos program is for you! We are looking for 2-3 playroom volunteers to assist the Educator in providing a warm and nurturing play environment as children learn to separate from their parents, often for the first time. The class is limited to 10 children, with 3-4 adults in the room, including a lead Educator. The children are predominantly 2-years old, and they are learning to trust new adults in a playroom setting, while developing their budding independence and self-confidence.

Volunteers must be comfortable with providing gentle support during some crying in the first few sessions, as children adjust to the playroom environment. Two year olds are wise and curious and a whole lot of fun. No experience with children required, although a love for children is essential! Contact Miriam at MiriamM@JFCS.org for more information.
Events in the Community
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