Impact Report and Donor Honor Roll (2023-2024)

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Title Page

Table of Contents

Contact Information

Letter from the Leadership

Board of Directors

Hillel by the Numbers

Jewish Life and Resource Center at CSU Sacramento

Hillel’s Annual Benefit

Nanci and Chuck Cooper’s Story

Elizabeth Paul, Student Story

Ezra Rubin, Student Story

Shayna Schreiber, Student Story

Ari Tilles, Student Story

Our Birthright Trip to Israel

How Hillel helped Ren and Ben convert to Judaism

Life and Legacy Society

Endowments and Institutional Donors

Shabbat Sponsors, 2023-2024

Donor Acknowledgments

Staff Roster

Mission Statement

Back Cover Page

A Letter from our Leadership

Dear Friends of Hillel,

First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support over the past year. Your commitment to Hillel has been instrumental in our mission to nurture and empower Jewish students, especially during these challenging times.

As I'm sure you're aware, there has been a surge in antisemitism on college campuses nationwide. In response to these alarming trends, Hillel has been at the forefront of combating hate, while also fostering a strong sense of Jewish pride and resilience among our students. It is your support that makes this crucial work possible.

At the same time, we are doubling down on our efforts to create joyful and meaningful Jewish experiences. Our Shabbat dinners have become a cornerstone of community and strength, providing a space where students can find solace, build lasting friendships, and draw the courage to face the challenges on campus together.

As we approach the New Year, we are preparing for an increased demand for Hillel’s support and programs. We remain committed to being a steadfast source of comfort, strength, and joy for Jewish students at UC Davis and beyond.

Thank you for standing with us and for making a profound impact on the lives of so many. Together, we will continue to build a vibrant, resilient, and supportive Jewish community.

With gratitude and warm regards,

2023 - 2024 Board of Directors

Barry Klein

President

Executive Board

Roy Kaplan

Vice

David Jolkovsky

Secretary

Jake Alexander

Sheryl Gutmann

Jodi Liederman

Rabbi Jeremy Simons

Alex Cohen

President

Jay Rosenheim

Treasurer

Simone Naftulin

Immediate Past President

Board Members at Large

Daniella Aloni

Rabbi Ben Herman

Andrew Mendlin

Dennis Styne

Nanci Cooper

Orit Kalman

Marc Schenker

Kevin Frankel

Mike Levy

David Siegel

Mark Weiner Tony Tanke

Student Board Representatives

Coby Kraus

Colby Peck

Justin Weiner

Hillel by the Numbers Over 950 Students Engaged!

14 bagel brunches on the Sac State Quad and at our new Jewish Life and Resource Center

26 educational, themed Shabbat services and dinners

5 Torah reading events on Saturday morning with Mosaic Law Congregation

140+ students attended our Passover seder

19 students completed the Israel Learning Fellowship (ILF) and Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF)

24 students participated in our Summer Birthright Trip

125 students participated in the Interfaith Moveable Feast

146 students attended our Israel Independence Day Celebration

Jewish Life and Resource Center at Sacramento State

Modoc Hall, 7301 Folsom Blvd, Suite 1010 Sacramento, CA 95819

Grand Opening Ceremony on May 8, 2024

Sacramento State’s new Jewish Life and Resource Center, is an Equity and Affinity space dedicated to supporting Jewish students and faculty, opened on Wednesday, May 8. Located at Modoc Hall, Suite 1010, the new resource center is part of Sac State’s efforts to support its diverse ethnic and religious groups with safe and supportive spaces, Sac State President Luke Wood said Wood headlined the opening ceremony, which was attended by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, community members, Sac State students and faculty. After starting as the university’s president, Wood said he learned that the campus life offerings for the Jewish community were very limited in comparison to what he expected, which promoted his outreach effort to learn more about what could be done “We spent a whole semester, 92 listening sessions, 75 minutes each, with over 1500 students, faculty and staff,” Wood said.

Suggestions included increased kosher food options on campus, training sessions for faculty members about antisemitic rhetoric and the opening of a task force to combat antisemitism at Sac State. In 1965, Hillel International, a Jewish campus organization, opened a space for the Jewish community across the street from UC Davis While this resource center is available to students living in and around the Sacramento area, the commute can be long, according to their press release Conversations between Wood and Hillel eventually centered on establishing a space at Modoc Hall, which sits across State University Drive from the Hornet Commons apartments. “It was important for us to create a Hillel at Sacramento State, so our students can have access to an environment that supports and cares about them,” Wood said.

Mayor Steinberg said the center is more than just a building among many buildings, but a place where Jewish students could embrace their identity “This is one further message to the Jewish student body, that you can proudly say ‘I’m a Jewish American, and this is my campus,'” Steinberg said. Councilmember Kaplan said the event had additional meaning to her as she is one of two Jewish individuals on the city council “Having a place for our Jewish students to go is of the utmost importance right now,” Kaplan said

Kaplan said she hopes to see students take an active role in the services and events that will be held at Modoc Hall She wants to see the center become a place of knowing and camaraderie for Sac State’s Jewish and Israeli students. Senior computer science major Michael Berbach said that although the center comes at a time when he is close to graduation, it could help future students experiencing the challenges he had at finding Jewish peers “We’re a commuter campus, so it can be difficult to build a community here,” Berbach said “Having this space is helpful Now I can say at the very least there is a place where people can meet ”

For junior computer science major and Pi Kappa Phi member Ilai Sirak, the center represents a big moment in progressing Jewish life at Sac State Sirak is an engagement intern for Hillel, and said he hopes that the center will make Jewish life more vibrant on campus The opening ceremony culminated with Rabbi Ben Herman, of the Mosaic Law Congregation, placing a mezuzah, a protective ornament meant to remind Jewish families of the presence of God and to teach future generations, on a doorpost while reciting a Hebrew blessing. “So many Jewish students here wanted their own place, where they can be for Friday nights, for holidays,” Herman said “I can’t think of a more fitting time for such a space to be established ”

Article Source: https://statehornet com/2024/05/jewish-cultural-center-equity-affinity-president-luke-wood/

Hillel's Annual Benefit

Music for the Heart and Soul

HonoringRabbi MonaAlfi(CongregationB’naiIsrael), RabbiGregWolfe(Congregation Bet Haverim), and CantorEmmaLutz(Stephen WiseTemple/UC DavisClass of 2009)

Thank you tothe many volunteers,boardmembers,sponsors, andguestswhomadethe benefitsuchanincrediblesuccess!

Thank you, Nanci and Chuck!

We would like to warmly thank Nanci and Chuck Cooper for their inspiring donation of $500,000 to our Hillel

Chance connections at a campus Hillel event have the remarkable ability to change the course of someone’s life and no one knows that better than Chuck and Nanci Cooper who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year Chuck and Nanci met in 1972 during their freshman year at UC Davis at Hillel In the spring of 1973 they each decided to attend a Passover seder hosted by their school’s Hillel. For both of them, it was their first seder away from their families.

“It was off campus, and I rode my bike there by myself,” Nanci recalled “I walked into the room, and there was Chuck at a table There was one seat left, so I sat down ” The rest, as they say, is history. After that seder, they became a couple. Chuck was pre-med, studying in the College of Biological Sciences, and Nanci was an English major Despite their busy schedules, they still made time for romance: the two were married their junior year Fast forward to 2022, when the Coopers celebrated their fiftieth Passover together, reflecting on the pivotal role Hillel played in their lives “We wanted to do something that would create a legacy for Jewish students at UC Davis,” Chuck said “The way the program has grown since 1973 has been so impressive ”

“It’s the leadership, including the student leadership there, that’s developed it into such a powerful program,” Nanci agreed “It seems to me, really, like a student-run program The students are doing the planning, they’re developing leadership skills, they’re developing connections We want to make sure that can continue ” Determined to pay forward the kindness and sense of belonging they found at Hillel, they embarked on a mission, using IRA assets to generously donate $500,000 – and to ensure future generations of Jewish students at UC Davis would have access to the same enriching experiences Last spring, they saw the way UC Davis Hillel has changed firsthand when they attended the event that impacted them the most: the annual Passover seder “When we were there, it was probably about 40 students, in this little dining hall off-campus,” Chuck said “And I think the building was just a small little bungalow. Now, there’s a whole Hillel building, in such a great location, and there were probably 200 students there at the seder.”

“The warmth was just overwhelming,” Nanci added. “You could really tell that it was really home away from home for those students It was part of their college DNA ” For Chuck and Nanci, making sure students continue to have that home was their biggest motivation in making their gift “Jewish students need to have a place where they can identify as Jewish, and be supported,” Nanci said “Hillel appeals to all kinds of Jewish kids observant or not, coming from youth groups, having their first Jewish experience and finding their identity at college ”

“When you’re a freshman, and it’s dark at five o’clock, it can be lonely,” Chuck said “And I think all students, Jewish or not, need a place where everyone knows their name. There’s a sense of community. Like, we know you. You’re welcome here. We’re excited to see you.” As Jewish students confront significant challenges, including record levels of antisemitism, in the post-October 7 world, Chuck and Nanci said it’s vital that Hillel remain a resource to those who have questions or need support. “How do you deal with a professor who has scheduled an exam on Rosh Hashanah?” Nanci asked. “How do you respond to antisemitism on campus?” Hillel, they said, is there to help students answer those questions Nanci and Chuck also hope their generosity will inspire others to give back “When we told our story at the benefit where we made our gift, people were crying,” Nanci said “And it really moved me, thinking that by telling our story, from our hearts, other people would see that they could make a difference, too ”

With these moving words, Chuck and Nanci invite us to embrace the possibility of transformational encounters and to recognize the potential for positive change within our communities. After all, as Chuck advised, “You know, take a good look at who you’re sitting next to. You never know what might happen.”

Article Source: https://www.hillel.org/update/a-chance-encounter-a-lasting-legacy-the-power-of-hillel/

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Student Story Elizabeth Paul, Class of 2025

I first heard about Hillel from my cousin who used to go to UC Davis. She highly recommended that I check it out and involve myself in the Jewish community there along with Aggies for Israel Immediately after I moved into my dorm, I decided to check Hillel out I was greeted by friendly staff and students who gave me a tour of the Hillel house, answered all my questions, and made me feel welcome I intended to regularly attend Shabbat dinners and other events, but as my freshman year began, I got caught up in adjusting to college life. Thankfully, my best friend wanted to go to a Hanukkah celebration where I subsequently met and reconnected with some awesome people

Since then, my friends and I attended Shabbat services every week, enjoyed fun learning about the different Shabbat themes Later in the year, I wanted to campus so I finally checked out Aggies for Israel. I joined as one of the Event awesome celebrations and parties, including some in collaboration with Hillel. I helped host a yearly festival for Israel’s Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut) with live music, games, arts and crafts, and Israeli food I also got to help plan the annual Matzah Ball, which is Hillel’s Spring Formal dance During my Junior year, I took on my current role of being the Director of Incident Management on the Aggies for Israel Executive Board I help report incidents of antisemitism and antiZionism to the school, and I get to work closely with the Hillel Staff to make sure that students are being heard and their experiences are being kept track of. Being a part of Aggies for Israel has been a meaningful way for me to connect with and protect my Jewish community here at UC Davis.

Through Hillel I had the life-changing opportunity to go on a Birthright trip to Israel I was able to get to know other students at Hillel that I hadn’t met before and made close friends with the other student participants from Cal Poly SLO’s Hillel I learned so much about Israeli culture and history, and it helped me gain clarity about what my Jewish values are and why I have them. I was able to visit my Israeli friends and family that I hadn’t seen in years and made new Israeli friends too. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had at college so far.

On a more serious note, I am most grateful for the community Hillel was able to provide after the atrocities of October 7th During a time that being Jewish on campus felt isolating and scary, Hillel provided a safe space and valuable resources Hillel made me feel more confident in my Jewish identity since I knew I wasn’t alone They provided the space for hosting events related to processing what happened, as well as for tackling other challenges the Jewish community faced. I know I couldn’t have gotten through and succeeded this year without Hillel.

Now, I am currently one of the summer interns for Hillel and I am going into my final year here at UC Davis From attending Hillel events, joining Aggies for Israel, going on Birthright, and now being an intern, I feel like I’ve been able to experience so many different ways to be involved at Hillel And there are even more ways still! Hillel provides so many unique opportunities, and I hope future students get to take advantage of them to the fullest.

Student Story

Ezra Rubin, Class of 2027

Coming from a small Jewish high school of less than two hundred students, I was certainly nervous coming into my first year at a giant public university like UC Davis. Hillel provided me with a place where I could find the close-knit Jewish community I had grown up loving. Through my first year at Hillel, I’ve met some of my closest friends at Davis, taken on Jewish leadership opportunities, and have even found ways to get involved with the broader Davis community. During the first couple Shabbat dinners, I was surprised by how warm and friendly students and staff were alike.

It felt so easy to connect with others over music, shared humor, or a mutual appreciation for Jewish culture and tradition. I made many friends of diverse experiences who have helped me expand my worldview and explore my relationship with Judaism. Many of these connections I made through getting involved with Aggies for Israel. Joining the club allowed me to explore the complexities around an issue I care deeply about while advocating for peace and making a difference on campus. Through facilitating events and attending national conferences, I was able to expand my knowledge around Israel and learn how to be a leader for my community.

A couple of my friends from Hillel, serving as student senators, introduced me to student government at Davis. Encouraged by the work they were doing for the UC Davis community, I was inspired to get involved myself. With the support of the Hillel community, I successfully ran a campaign for student senate, championing the interests of Jewish students and others in the Davis community.

By the end of my first year at Davis, a week that didn't end with a Shabbat dinner at Hillel felt incomplete. Every time I walked through the doors of Hillel, I felt truly welcomed into its community. As a freshman who knew virtually no one coming into college, this was monumental in helping me find my place at UC Davis. I feel so grateful and privileged to have this amazing community right on my college doorstep.

Student Story

Shayna Schreiber, Class of 2027

“Home away from home” was a term that never really resonated with me. Growing up in Southern California where the Jewish community was vibrant and very active, I ran into friends no matter where I went. My community made me feel at ease, so everywhere felt like home. Then I decided to go to UC Davis, a six-hour car ride away from everything I knew. I was excited to attend my dream college, but I was still afraid to go somewhere where I didn’t know many people. That was until I attended a Shabbat at Hillel and found everything I could have hoped for.

It was the Welcome Back and Sukkot Shabbat: a culmination of a fun holiday and all the anticipation that had built up over the summer. The wonderful staff welcomed everyone in and the place was packed to the seat. At my table, I had a lot of fun getting to know everyone and those students would eventually become my good friends. Since that night, Hillel has given me so many wonderful opportunities to experience Davis and deepen my connection to Judaism. One of my favorite experiences was going on Coffee Connections with a Hillel intern. The intern who treated me to coffee was very kind and showed me around downtown Davis. She introduced me to Mishka’s Cafe, my favorite coffee place in town, and told me all about her time with Hillel. It was really helpful and allowed me to learn even more about Hillel’s different programming. She was also the person who answered all my questions when I was considering becoming a Hillel intern.

Thanks to her input and all the great things I heard about the program, I decided to apply. Now I’m working as a summer intern, and I’m able to give back to the organization that has made me so happy. Another unforgettable experience I had at Hillel was performing with a live band at Israel Fest. As someone with a passion for music, I’ve always wanted to perform with a band. So, when a friend I met at Hillel asked me to be the singer for the event I was overjoyed. Israel Fest was held in Hillel’s backyard and was beautifully decorated with balloons, Israeli flags, and all things blue and white. We got to perform for all our friends and it was really fun to sing my favorite songs for my favorite people. We spent the rest of the day listening to other musicians, relaxing with friends, and eating some delicious Israeli food.

Those were just a few of the good memories I’ve made at Hillel my freshman year and I can’t wait to make so many more. Thanks to Hillel, I found the community I was hoping for in Davis and was able to celebrate everything I love about Judaism. Now, I can confidently say I know what it means to have a “home away from home.” For me, it will always be Hillel of Davis and Sacramento.

Student Story

Ari Tilles, Class of 2025

Hillel has been one of the pillars of my college experience and has helped shape me into who I am today. Judaism has always been very important to me, and I knew I wanted to connect with and be a part of the Jewish community at UC Davis. At Hillel, I have been provided a space to explore and further my interests, grow personally and professionally, and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

I started college in Fall 2021, and I knew right away that Hillel was going to be important to my experience. I met my freshman year roommate online because of Hillel and met my best friend on the first day in the bike parking lot. I have met many of my closest friends at Hillel, including one of my current roommates. These are people who have made my life better, and I have many fond memories with them. With these friends, I have memories of going on road trips, attending concerts, playing games and watching movies. At Hillel, these are the people I love spending time with at Shabbat, catching up and enjoying each other’s company. I also greatly enjoy playing the piano with my friends at Hillel as it allows us to engage in our passion for music. I will be friends with these people for the rest of my life, and I likely would not have met them if not for Hillel.

For the last two years I have served as the Shabbat & Holidays Intern at Hillel, which has been one of the highlights of my time in college. I was inspired to become the Shabbat & Holidays Intern after seeing my friend do it, and I am so glad I did. While participating in this internship, I planned and led programming for Shabbat and holidays. Through the role, I was able to further connect with and better understand Judaism and its texts. I developed professional connections with the Hillel staff and other important Jewish figures in the area, connections that will benefit me as I advance my career. I also greatly improved on important skills such as public speaking and collaboration. My time in the Hillel internship program has been incredible and is something I take pride in.

Overall, my time in college would be completely different if not for Hillel. I always look forward to the many wonderful events hosted by Hillel, including Shabbats, Tuesday brunches and the Matzah Ball. More importantly, Hillel has provided me with a space to be myself and grow. I am forever grateful for what Hillel has done and allowed me to achieve. When I look back at my college experience, it’ll be impossible to do so without thinking about the enormous impact Hillel had on my time at UC Davis.

Our Birthright Trip to Israel

HearfromBenHassner(Classof2025)andYaelleKretchmer (Classof2027)abouttheirexperienceinIsrael

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Ben was born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel and moved to the United States a month before his twelfth birthday. He says that, “I grew up in a pretty secular household. We celebrated holidays, but that’s about it.” Similarly, Yaelle was born in the United States after her family immigrated from Israel in 1999. She says, “Even though I still have a lot of family over there, Birthright this summer was the first time that I had been back to Israel since I was six years old.”

Yaelle’s sister went on Birthright in 2018 and talked about how life-changing it was visiting Israel as an adult with friends, which inspired Yaelle to go. Similarly for Ben, he wanted to go on Birthright to visit his homeland as an adult with a group of his closest friends. Especially after the events of October 7, he felt like he needed to get more familiar with Israel after living so far away for such a long period of time. He was not disappointed. Ben says, “every single moment was so unbelievably powerful.”. As she begins another year of college, Yaelle has never felt more comfortable being Jewish: “I wasn’t always comfortable wearing a Jewish star necklace Now that I’ve been to Israel and visited the memorial at the Nova Music Festival site, I feel prepared to stand up for the people around me and myself.” As for Ben, he says, “I feel unstoppable and recharged. I feel more Israeli and Jewish right now at Davis than I've ever felt before. Going on Birthright made me realize just how important it is that I ask questions, stay informed, and stand up for myself and for my community on campus.”

Ren and Ben's Jewish Journey

HowHillelhelpedRenGhandehari(Classof2026)andBen Tomlin(Classof2024)converttoJudaism

ManythankstoRabbiBenHermanandMosaicLawCongregation forassistingourstudentswiththeconversionprocess

Ben says, "I grew up vaguely Catholic. I never went to church, and I didn't really do much other than a Bible study camp when I was little." Before coming to Hillel, Ren was exposed to Judaism mainly through friends who she met in high school Ren says, "they seemed like they had fun events going on at their student clubs. I always heard them talking about their bar and bat mitzvahs and traveling to visit family around the world. It made me interested in learning more. Looking back, I wanted to convert because I felt like Judaism aligned with my life, emphasized kindness, and was about spending time with friends and family. It was the right path for me."

During the summer after her freshman year, Ren decided to convert to Judaism She approached one member of the staff, Seth Browner, who pointed her in the direction of different synagogues in the area that could help her take that exciting step. Ben says, "I met Ren through Hillel who was also converting like me, and she recommended a conversion class at Mosaic Law Congregation. I decided to go with that one."

The future has only just begun When asked about what he's looking forward to the most, Ben says, "no matter where I go now, I'll always have a community like at a synagogue. There are so many people who I'm connected with now in a way that feels very meaningful." As she reflects on her year at Hillel, Ren says, "my favorite events were Sukkot, the High Holidays, the Passover seder, and learning Hebrew. One moment that stood out for me was picking my Hebrew name Rina Shira bat Avraham v'Sara."

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Hillel Staff Members

2023-2024

Executive Director

Rachel Darling

Operations Director

Debbie Gritts

Assistant Director

Hallie Unger

Head Chef

Karyn Lipman and Elli Batat

Office Administrator

Ariana Andino

Development Manager

Seth Browner

Israel Fellow

Orit Izilov

Springboard Fellow

Dasha Pozdnikov

Mission Statement

Proudly established in 1965 to enhance the lives of our Jewish students; to build a Jewish community on campus that will serve as an inspiration and model for what students can contribute to their Jewish communities after college; to provide experiences that will strengthen Jewish students’ identification with, and celebration of, their Jewish heritage; to act as the Jewish resource to the general campus community; to represent and advocate for Jewish causes and concerns, now and in the future, on campus and beyond.

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