The 2000s

““Tabling” on Sproul Plaza was a regular activity for many groups at Berkeley Hillel back in the day. The Israel Action Committee (IAC) was a familiar presence…”

Robby Kaufman

Class of 2006

“Hillel was one of the 3 pillars that anchored my Berkeley experience. It was a warm and welcoming place to hang out with friends, but also so much more. The…”

Jessica (Oleon) Kirschner

Class of 2002

“Staff photo at end of year Senior Shabbat 2007. Noga (class of ‘05), Michal, and Nina were staff at Berkeley Hillel.”

Noga Firstenberg

Class of 2005

“The guys of the 2007/2008 Hillel Birthright Trip”

Steven Ostrow

Class of 2008

“Berkeley was the life.”

Dima Mostovoy

Class of 2006

“Traveling to New Orleans on an Alternative Spring Break trip to help rebuild communities affected by Hurricane Katrina.”

Oren Gabriel

Class of 2008

“Hillel taught me that I could make Jewish community happen.”

“I met my wife because Hillel brought people together.”

“I felt like I was taken under their wing.”

“I took a 40% pay cut and got a 300% happiness increase.”

“Own it. Make it yours. Make it happen.”

“Hillel was the warmest hug.”