Santa Cruz Hillel is a home away from home for Jewish students at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College and CSU Monterey Bay. We seek to provide a vibrant and welcoming community, regardless of knowledge or background.

Hillel's mission is to spark unexpected connections and cultivate shared experiences that inspire students to explore how their own identity connects with Jewish values, community, and Israel.

We envision a diverse, interconnected, and vibrant Jewish community and world, enriched by Santa Cruz Hillel students and alumni.

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Our goal is to inspire students to pursue a lifetime of Jewish learning, tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world) and supporting Israel. 
At Santa Cruz Hillel, we do this by:

• Embodying Jewish values through Jewish learning, teaching, traditions, and action;
• Developing relationships to engage Jewish students and facilitating meaningful Jewish experiences;
• Drawing upon Hillel resources, mentorship, and guidance to grow as leaders, create innovative and impactful programming, and further Hillel as a learning organization; and
• Cultivating a Jewish community that is caring, diverse, pluralistic, welcoming and actively inclusive