Hillel at Stanford University

06/04/2026

This week, Hillel at Stanford hosted our annual Pride event, bringing students together to celebrate and give back. 🏳️‍🌈✨

As part of the festivities, we launched our first-ever “ReLoved” Market, where students shopped secondhand clothing, with all proceeds benefiting “Proud & Jewish,” the Jewish float at the 2026 San Francisco Pride Parade!

In the evening, students joined Israel Fellow Gil for a thoughtful conversation about the q***r community in Israel, reflecting on progress, ongoing challenges, and what comes next.

We are proud to create spaces where students can celebrate their identity, support meaningful causes, and strengthen community. 💖

06/03/2026

📚 A Year of Learning, Community, and Connection 📚

After meeting with GradHillel students who wanted Jewish learning tailored to graduate life, Rabbi Avram started a course to explore the relationship between science and Judaism. Students from across various fields and disciplines joined the cohort each quarter to study topics such as “Jewish Perspectives on S*x, Love, and Relationships,” “Death and Dying in Judaism,” and, most recently, Jewish bioethics, Biblical criticism, and Kabbalah. 📖

Reflecting on this experience, Rabbi Avram shares: “Delving into Biblical, Rabbinic, and modern texts allowed us to trace how Jewish thought on these topics has developed, and discuss how to apply our learning to the way we think about and move through the world. Most importantly, learning together created a sense of community that extends beyond the classroom. Learning and exploring with this cohort has been one of the highlights of my time at Hillel at Stanford! Our time together has been a reminder of why I wanted to become a rabbi—to explore with others the depths of our tradition in the pursuit of building lives and communities of meaning, lovingkindness, and wisdom.”

"And this is what Rabbi Ḥanina said: I have learned much from my teachers and even more from my friends, but from my students I have learned more than from all of them." — Taanit 7a

06/02/2026

Our GradHillel community gathered for a bar mitzvah–themed party to celebrate and send off Rabbi Avram, our Director of Jewish Learning. 🎉 Students dressed up, hit the dance floor, and enjoyed throwback hits, bringing the 2012 nostalgia. 🪩

06/02/2026

A few weeks ago, our GradHillel community gathered for a bar mitzvah–themed party to celebrate and send off Rabbi Avram, our Director of Jewish Learning. 🎉

Students dressed up, hit the dance floor, and enjoyed throwback hits, bringing the 2012 nostalgia. 🪩

This party was planned by students, for students, which made the celebration especially meaningful.

05/27/2026

Our Lawn Games themed Shabbat brought students together for an evening of connection, joy, and community on the patio.

With great weather, good food, and plenty of fun, students had space to unwind, reconnect with friends, and experience the warmth of Jewish life at Stanford.

05/27/2026

🎓 Graduates, friends, and family are invited to join us for a celebratory lunch at Hillel on Saturday, June 13th, following the Baccalaureate Celebration.

Join us as we honor the Class of 2026, connect with friends, and celebrate together!

Please register in advance: https://www.stanfordhillel.org/graduation-lunch-2026

05/26/2026

Looking to explore Jewish life at Stanford? ✡️ Whether you want to connect with other students, find classes, learn about Israel-related opportunities, or discover campus resources, the Yad b’Yad directory is a great place to start.

Visit:

Find Jewish and Israel-related resources at Stanford University for academic, social, cultural and religious opportunities.

05/21/2026

We loved helping bring our NYC young alumni together for a Shabbat dinner last month. It’s always special to see these connections continue beyond campus, and we’re proud to support our alumni as they build meaningful Jewish community wherever they are.

05/12/2026

Thank you for supporting Jewish students at Stanford! 🎉

Together, our community raised over $20k during Hillel Global Giving Week, fueling a vibrant, welcoming community where students can connect, lead, and bring Jewish values to life.

Your generosity inspires the next generation to build meaningful Jewish lives while making a real difference in the world. 🌎

05/08/2026

❗Last chance to double your impact❗

Hillel Global Giving Week ends when we light Shabbat candles tonight. 🕯️ Your support fuels Jewish learning, leadership, and programs like Challah for Hunger, creating a community where students are inspired to repair the world.

Don’t miss the chance to make twice the difference: give.hillel.org/Stanford