Impact Report and Donor Honor Roll (2023-2024)

Annual Impact Report 2023-2024

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Title Page

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Table of Contents

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Contact Information

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Letter from the Leadership

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Board of Directors

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Hillel by the Numbers

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Jewish Life and Resource Center at CSU Sacramento

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Hillel’s Annual Benefit

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Nanci and Chuck Cooper’s Story

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Elizabeth Paul, Student Story

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Ezra Rubin, Student Story

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Shayna Schreiber, Student Story

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Ari Tilles, Student Story

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Our Birthright Trip to Israel

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How Hillel helped Ren and Ben convert to Judaism

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Life and Legacy Society

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Endowments and Institutional Donors

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Shabbat Sponsors, 2023-2024

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Donor Acknowledgments

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Staff Roster

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Mission Statement

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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, Barry Klein Board President Rachel Darling Executive Director, Hillel at Davis and Sacramento

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Board of Directors 2023 - 2024 Executive Board Barry Klein President

Roy Kaplan Vice President

David Jolkovsky Secretary

Jay Rosenheim Treasurer

Simone Naftulin Immediate Past President

Board Members at Large Jake Alexander

Daniella Aloni

Nanci Cooper

Kevin Frankel

Sheryl Gutmann

Rabbi Ben Herman

Orit Kalman

Mike Levy

Jodi Liederman

Andrew Mendlin

Marc Schenker

David Siegel

Rabbi Jeremy Simons

Dennis Styne

Tony Tanke

Mark Weiner

Student Board Representatives Alex Cohen

Coby Kraus

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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

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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/

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Hillel’s Annual Benefit Music for the Heart and Soul Honoring Rabbi Mona Alfi (Congregation B’nai Israel), Rabbi Greg Wolfe (Congregation Bet Haverim), and Cantor Emma Lutz (Stephen Wise Temple/UC Davis Class of 2009) Thank you to the many volunteers, board members, sponsors, and guests who made the benefit such an incredible success!

Thank you to our Generous Sponsors!

Bravo, $10,ooo + Nanci & Chuck Cooper Gail & Barry Klein Betsy & Michael Singer Beth & Tony Tanke

Maestro, $5,000 +

Joy & Steve Cohan Carrie Shepard & Dan Gusfield Laurel & Eric Hassid Janet Saunders & Roy Kaplan Norma Rappaport Xochitl Castaneda & Marc Schenker

Symphony, $2,500 +

Robin & Phil Fine Jay Rosenheim & Shulamit Glazerman Jodi & Eric Liederman Robin Sabes Donna Petre & Dennis Styne Sharon Campbell & Mark Weiner

Concerto, $1,800 +

Anonymous The Stephen Wise Clergy Team in honor of Cantor Emma Lutz Nancy & Alan Brodovsky Anne & Hal Eisenberg Tai Nicolopoulos & Kevin Frankel Sheryl & Sydney Gutmann Anne & David Jolkovsky Judy & Steve Lewis Simone & Brian Naftulin Susan & Melvin Plutsky Nancy Lazarus & David Siegel Marjory Kaplan & Jean-Jacques “J.J.” Surbeck

Virtuoso, $1,200 +

Cookie Addison Susan & Theodore Goodwin Valli Israels, Andrew Mendlin, & Curtis Legal Group Rachel & Russell Darling Barbara & Steve Kronick Bill Julian & Robin Kulakow Cantor Emma Lutz Susan & Albert Sabes Mila & Val Tarasenko Jewish Community Foundation of the West Shoshi & Izydor Wilchfort

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Chorale, $600 +

Hannah & Jake Alexander Daniella Aloni Susanne Leitner & Robin Berrin Kelli & Matt Brogan Anette Fineberg & Sufen Chiu Robert Holland & Kim Connor Shira & Don Gilbert Carol & Steve Goldberg Louis & Deborah Gonzalez Marsha & Ralph Guggenheim Janie & Frank Gumpert Amina Harris Michael & Judge Judy Hersher, Ret. Veronica Kaufman Helaina & Richard Kravitz Dorit & Teven Laxer Marion & Stan Leff Elisa & Michael Levy Shirley Levy Edward Levin Melanie Myers Jane & Steven Orkand Megan & Greg Rabin Hope & Jeff Rabinowitz Davita Levin-Robinson & Seth Robinson Tammy & Michael Rochman Robert Ruxin Shalom School Scott & Monica Shapiro Sheri Belafsky & John Stauder Ann & Stewart Teal Terri Friedman & Mark Urban Nancy Loeb & Bill Williams Irit & Jeff Winston Julie Hochman & Rabbi Greg Wolfe Rhoda Wolfe

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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 the delicious, free Shabbat dinners, and had fun learning about the different Shabbat themes. Later in the year, I wanted to get more involved with Israel advocacy on campus so I finally checked out Aggies for Israel. I joined as one of the Event Coordinators and had so much fun planning 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Our Birthright Trip to Israel Hear from Ben Hassner (Class of 2025) and Yaelle Kretchmer (Class of 2027) about their experience in Israel June 16-26, 2024 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.”

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Ren and Ben’s Jewish Journey How Hillel helped Ren Ghandehari (Class of 2026) and Ben Tomlin (Class of 2024) convert to Judaism Many thanks to Rabbi Ben Herman and Mosaic Law Congregation for assisting our students with the conversion process

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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Life and Legacy Society Life and Legacy is a program that brings training and resources to help participating organizations grow and maintain planned giving programs with a focus on after-lifetime gifts Nancy and Alan Brodovsky Rabbi Greg Wolfe and Julie Hochman Gail and Barry Klein Beth and Alan Brownstein Barbara and Steve Kronick Larry Brownston Julie and Harry Lavine z” l Norma Rappaport Judy and Steve Lewis Larry Rappaport z” l Denni Mador Meryl Rappaport and Mark Haffer Linda and Harvey Matlof Xochitl Castaneda and Marc Schenker Simone and Brian Naftulin Michael Schermer Robin Neuman Barbara and Davina Dubnick Chani Oppenheim Hal Eisenberg Steve and Jane Orkand Anne Eisenberg z” l Tammy and Michael Rochman Gayle and Edward Fishkin Shirley and Skip Rosenbloom Alla Gamarnik and Joel Blank Devorah Samuels Shira and Don Gilbert Daniel Yoshpe z” l Janie and Frank Gumpert Janet Saunders and Roy Kaplan Wendy Hoffman-Blank and Rabbi Bill Blank Monica and Scott Shapiro Judy Kahler and Rabbi Reuven Taff Betsy and Michael Singer J. Daniel Khazzoom z” l Sandy Sokolow Terri Friedman and Mark Urban Alvin Sokolow z” l Dalia and Lawrence Frank Hannah and Sherman Stein Helen and Jerry Suran Abby Thompson and Joel Hass Sue and Harry Sperber Steve and Joy Cohan Anonymous Laurel and Eric Hassid Anonymous Veronica Kaufman

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We would like to gratefully acknowledge the endowments and institutional donors that make this special work possible

Endowments Tillie Schiff Endowment Bubbe Cooper Shabbat Fund Len Family Endowment Oscar and Shula Blumenthal Endowment Fund Lavine Family Endowment for Hillel Hillel Building and Programming Fund Leonard F. Finder Lecture Series Fund Julius and Joanne Kravitz Memorial Fund for Jewish Growth and Learning Benabou-Nelson Moroccan Shabbat Fund Jessie and Daniel Yoshpe Passover Seder Fund Larry and Norma Rappaport Programming Endowment

Institutional Donors Koret Foundation The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Jewish Community Foundation of the West Cecil and Nanette Weintraub Family Charitable Foundation Maccabee Task Force (MTF) Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA) StandWithUs Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa (JIMENA) Consulate General of Israel in San Francisco Shalom School Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Francisco Hillel International Israel on Campus (ICC) Interfaith America The California Wellness Foundation Nugget Markets Yoloberry Yogurt

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Shabbat Sponsors Thank you to our generous Shabbat dinner sponsors, and we warmly invite you to join us at our next Shabbat event!

Interfaith America Hillel International Hebrew Free Loan Jason and Elana Feinsmith Beth and Tony Tanke Janis and Jonathan Lightman Jenifer and Benjamin Paul Phil and Robin Fine Denni Mador Marcee and Mark Samberg Roy Kaplan and Janet Saunders Xochitl Castaneda and Marc Schenker Daniel Chalolachvilli Pamela and Andy Harlem Diane Kamen and Brian Dewhirst Emily and Jim Scheinman David Siegel and Nancy Lazarus Rabbi Ben Herman Jake and Hannah Alexander Barry and Gail Klein

Rachel and Russell Darling Marc and Ariel Pollack Daniel Stone and Alanna Ford Tillie Schiff z” l Dave and Jennifer Peck Melanie Myers Ken Firestein Mark Weiner and Sharon Campbell Justin Weiner Daniella Aloni Judith and Jeffrey Feldman Julie and Edward Kraus Sue and Harry Sperber Randy and Bebe Halimi-Pollack Scott and Dafna Taryle David and Ina Labowitz Steve and Judy Lewis Nanci and Chuck Cooper Mike and Betsy Singer The Nelson-Benabou Family Ann and David Jolkovsky Alvin Sokolow z” l

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We would like to gratefully acknowledge all of the generous donors who make this special work possible

$10,000 and above Janie and Frank Gumpert Robert Sarver Beth and Tony Tanke Betsy and Michael Singer Joy and Steve Cohan Barbara and John Horowitz Nanci and Chuck Cooper Barry and Gail Klein

$2,000-$9,999

Janet Saunders and Roy Kaplan Norma Rappaport Deanne Meyer Elisa and Michael Levy Robin and Phil Fine Mark Weiner and Sharon Campbell Laurel and Eric Hassid Jay Schreider Carrie Shepard and Dan Gusfield Allan Gravitz Anne Eisenberg z” l Hal Eisenberg Judy and Steven Lewis Barbara and Mark Len Ann and David Jolkovsky Shulamit Glazerman and Jay Rosenheim Carol and Lee Tager Robin Sabes Tammy and Michael Rochman Nancy Lazarus and David Siegel Jodi and Eric Liederman Rachel and Russell Darling Emily and Jim Scheinman Donna Petre and Dennis Styne Xochitl Castaneda and Marc Schenker Nicole Glaser and Nathan Kuppermann Vicki Wheelock and Gerald Schwarz Jennifer and Dave Peck

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We would like to gratefully acknowledge all of the generous donors who make this special work possible

$1,000-$1,999 Cindy and Uri Eliahu Simone and Brian Naftulin Elana and Jason Feinsmith Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen Devorah Samuels Jerami Shecter and Nir Peled Nancy and Alan Brodovsky Sheryl and Sidney Gutmann David and Ina Labowitz Anonymous Marjory Kaplan and Jean-Jacques Surbeck Susan and Bob Lauer Susan and Melvin Plutsky Sharon and Michael Rogoff Mila and Val Tarasenko Dan Ovadya and Tamara Kraus Robert Berg Jake and Hannah Alexander Laura and Soheil Younai Sharna Shachar Valli Israels, Andrew Mendlin, Mendlin Family, and Mendlin and Curtis Legal Group Michael Sokolow Bernice and Jason Cohen Monica and Scott Shapiro Page 20

We would like to gratefully acknowledge all of the generous donors who make this special work possible

$1,000-$1,999

Rabbi Joshua Knobel, Rabbi David Woznica, and the Clergy Team at Stephen Wise Temple Robin Kulakow and Bill Julian Cantor Emma Lutz Al Sokolow z” l Denni Mador Cookie Addison Susan and Theodore Goodwin Sue and Mike Sabes Shoshi and Izydor Wilchfort Melanie Myers Deborah Hoffman Gonzalez and Louis Gonzalez Terri Friedman and Mark Urban Helaina and Richard Kravitz Hope and Jeffrey Rabinovitz Linda and Tom Nelson Rabbi Mona Alfi and Glenn Hammel LeShelle and Chancellor Gary May Lori and Will Neal Donald Alter Beulah and Ezra Amsterdam Annette Fineberg and Sufen Chiu Justine and Oren Jacob Robert Ruxin Sue and Harry Sperber Abby Thompson and Joel Hass Page 21

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$500-$999

Julie Hochman and Rabbi Greg Wolfe Anonymous Katie and Jon Berryhill Andy and Pamela Harlem Michael and Judge Judy Hersher, Ret. Dafna and Scott Taryle Bebe Halimi-Pollack and Randy Pollack Revital Padovitz Rabbi Ben Herman Sandra and Thomas Jones Kim Connor and Robert Holland David Weinrot Daniella Aloni Ariel and Marc Pollack Claudia and Allan Leavitt Horace Austin Jennifer and Jonathan Raven Tyler Gregory Ariella Kelman and Alex Sherstinsky Daniela Kleiman and Pablo Buki Marion and Stanley Leff Mack and Jeannette Rossoff Steve and Carol Goldberg Daniel Chalolachvilli Rhoda Wolfe Daphna Fram and John Bruno Barbara Ansel Vida and Gordon Adelman Judy Kahler and Rabbi Reuven Taff Lisa Bernard-Pearl Shira and Don Gilbert Barry Broad Irit and Jeffrey Winston Maureen and Hilary Brodie Susanne Leitner and Robin Berrin Olivia and Andy Cohen-Cutler Judith and Jeffrey Feldman Daniel Stone and Alanna Ford Gann and Constance Bierner Karla Fung and Dan Fisher Orna and Yaron Kretchmer Kathryn Glatter and Daniel Maurantonio Marsha and Ralph Guggenheim Laurie and Larry Goldman Wendy Hoffman-Blank and Rabbi Bill Blank Sue and Paul Hoffman Jilian and Jonathan Bar-Or Hy Kashenberg Gayle and Edward Fishkin Sheryl and Peter Kline Julie and Edward Kraus Debra and David Kramer Marcee and Mark Samberg Gloria and Roger Lang Diane Kamen and Brian Dewhirst Jonathan Lehrer-Graiwer Sheri Belafsky and John Stauder Lorraine and Peter Lewis Kelli and Matt Brogan Tanya Makeev Amina Harris Estelle Opper Megan Hendershott and Greg Rabin Patricia and Anthony Philipps Dorit Hertz and Teven Laxer Naomi Rosen and Bryan Weare Edward Levin Andrea Rosen Danielle and Dean Newberry Sharon and Larry Saltzman Kenneth Firestein Elizabeth and Mitchell Siegler Veronica Kaufman Tamara Weintraub Shirley Levy Mark Yafai Nancy Loeb-Williams and Bill Williams Jane and Steve Orkand Davita Levin-Robinson and Seth Robinson Wendy and Mark Zlotlow Ann and Stewart Teal Page 22

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$100-$499

Michael and Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller Marcy and Steve Unger Bruce Minyo Joshua Davis Stacy Weiss Ryan Brodovsky Jenifer and Ben Paul Evie and Larry Lieb Shirley and Skip Rosenbloom Svetlana and Maxim Kelman Lena and Leon Osher Yefim Shuster Janis and Jonathan Lightman John Boisa Sara and Matt Ettus Steven Frankel Anne and Bruce Pomer Tamara and Baryohay Davidoff Julia and Mark Klebanov Michael and Maxine Mantell Michelle and Howland Gordon Sandra Strassner-Weisberg and Michael Weisberg Jessica and Joel Birch Claire Conlon-De Vries and Jonathan De Vries Elisabeth Dubin and Todd "T.J." Green Jafi Lipson and Josh Lehrer Danielle and Brian Miller Pia Spector and Jay Valancy Zipora and Steven Weinbaum Sharon and Ricardo Amon Bonnie Berman and Kenneth Eckey Iris and Dan Tennenbaum Julie Biberstein Donna Clark Chimène Keitner Laura Kline Diane and Andy Monheit Peter Schrag Karen and Steven Polansky Lisa and Craig Patterson Diana Perkins Devorah Lackner Diane and David Dulberg Janna and David Fond Carla and Roy Levin Rabbi Bess Wohlner and Rabbi Jeremy Simons Monica and Ken Oestreich Jill Stecher and Dan Weitzman Ann and Barry Steinberg Dena Bauman Dalia and Lawrence Frank Dawne Bear Novicoff Roy Benson Susan and Lawrence Stieber Lydia Inghram Ann Kanter Daniel Copeland Bennett Pollack-Reeber Justin Weiner

Phyllis and Mark Shinbane Alma and Mark Drabkin Christine and Michael Soto Jonathan Becker Irina Delusina and Kenneth Verosub Netania and Raphael Moore Samantha and Samuel Max Siegel Anita Fortman Sheila and Kenneth Budman Alla Gamarnik and Joel Blank Robin Soffer Judith and Steven Turtletaub Sandra and Azar Benabou Dorothy and Robert Egel Resa Rosenstein Vania Suen Kathy Darling Maureen Johnson Jocelyne Okrent and Takis Mitropoulos Pamela and Benjamin Wald Arthur Chinski Elizabeth Igra Karen Neuwald Elanna and Schneor Sherman Barbara and Gerald August Ernst Biberstein Rebecca Blatt-Rendsburg and David Rendsburg Jonathan Diamant Hal Light Jennifer Newell Elizabeth and Eugene Renkin Anne Roth Nancy Bernheimer Lisa and Jonathan Breslau Natalya Eagen-Rosenberg and Rabbi Matt Rosenberg Sandi and David Fahn Stacie and Lucas Frerichs Stefanie Lipson Barbara Lloyd-Bailey and Clinton Bailey Jan and Andrew Newman Eric and Jackie Schreiber Joyce Tamanaha Stella Gaber and Alex Chupkin Kristi Link-Crosier and Matt Crosier Mary and Adam Frank Joceline Herman Pam and Tim Herman Anonymous Mikhail Lotvin Hollie Malamud Deborah Miller-Froh and Chris Miller-Froh Michelle and Mark Oplatka Jim Provenza Michael Rabkin Meryl Rappaport and Mark Haffer Natalya Shtutman Norman Weir Laura and Richard Weisberg Sandi and John Kniep

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Daniel Dutulescu Anonymous Alison and Philip Braverman Eric and Robyn Stone Lauri Kinney Wendy and Gregory Hubbs Jennifer and Todd Kaufman Rabbi Deni and Steven Marshall Karen Soskin Shachar-Lee Yaakobovitz Anonymous Leigh and Irwin Segel Susan and Marvin Brienes Lynne and Leon Kosdon Eran Vaisben Beth and Alan Brownstein Marci Davis and Robert Schneider Arla Hesterman Leah Hibel Donna Neville and Edwin Grosholz Linda Sternberg Bernard Backer Melody Klein Mollee Sue and Jack Zoken Debra Abramowitz Claire Goldstein and Sven-Erik Rose Karen Kelley Terri and Michael Schmier Daniel and Basya Marcus Scarlet and Harvey Edber Minna Erle Jacobs and Steve Jacobs Shari Lewis Nicole Sabes Linda and Henry Salmon Walter Sherwood Marc Weiner Cantor Noah Rachels Ruth Elkins Evelyn and Joe Schorr Robin Lee Neuman Lilach and Hanan Cohen Lisa and Robert Velazquez Sienna Drizin Elisa Espley-Jones Idara Essien-Wood and Luke Wood Beth Forsman Sharon Friedman Catherine and Greg Friedman Zarina Goldman Sandi Goldstein Elise Howard Malene and Niels Jensen Michael Kadoch Anonymous Elise Parnes and Johannes Troost Yael and Moshe Rosenberg Allen Mayer

$100-$499

Rosalie and Jerry Roth Jeffrey Sherman Linda and Jeffrey Steele Rena Victor and Richard Chinlund Marylin Kingston and Harry Cynamon Keri Klein Saatyaki Amin Kira and Louis Erba Mila Aronova Lisa Barrett McKie Stacy Brobst Maya Bronicki Brian Casey Holly and Michael Fahn Tammy Fetter Keren Seker Gafni Brad Glassman Patricia and Jared Goldin Randy and Jeffrey Goldstein Irene and Ralph Green Glenn Handler Hoffman Family Trust Sandra and John Jarvie Jennifer and Michael Kaplan Amir Kol Carole Kovnick Robin and Joth Layton Ziva Lev Neal Frederick Levine Annette and Joel Levy Francine Levy Sheree and David Meyer Sally Mote-Yaffe and David Yaffe Chani Oppenheim Joy Powers and David Spark Renee Jost Prosen Jeff Reisig Debra and Jesse Rosen Morissa and Andrew Rubin Naomi Rubin Eleanor Rusnak Eleanor and Harel Schwarz Sherry Shapiro and Gerson Stauber Lilach and Tzahi Sirak Kathy and William Sloan Nancy and Arthur Solomon Judy and Eric Soslau Joan Parnas Sublett Fern Tablin and Arnold Jay Wolf Sheldon Tilles Jessica Tucker-Mohl and Mark Goldman Glenn Ulansey Jared Vagy Stacey Wallach Carl Warsowe Carol Zulman Roberta and Bill Kuhlman Cassie McBride

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Linda Landau Sheryl and Ronald Gross Hannah Krimins Mertens and Forrest Mertens Maddie Katz and Michael Sabes Shira and Daniel Adatto Shelley Weinstein Linda and Sidney Yassinger Cydne Valenzano Mark Winey Morgan and Bruce Deutsch Karen Rich Susan and Robert Abelson Sean Boyd Barbara Keer Susan and Ronald Remba Marsha Richtel-Stone and David Stone Natalie and Alexander Gaysinsky Sharon and Amnon Raviv Amy and Joel Blatt Dennis Siegman Lauren Berman Elaine Elkins Joan and Marc Epstein Deborah and Joshua Frost Tania Garcia-Cadena June Shifrin Melissa Thurston Scott Browner Rick Feldman Harriett Gadisman Judy Tick and Steven Ganz Jacqueline Irwin Brooke and David Kielsmeier Shelby and Joseph Kopecky Sharon Lippman Sandra Nieves Beth Riseman Julie Schweitzer and Michael Rogawski Jennifer Scott Lynne and Mark Snyder Gay and Paul Tanner Cara and Ronen Vainish Roselyn Weiss Amy Wolfe Kerry Lynne Wright Karen Goldstein Judith Gordon

$1-$99

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Shari Kawelo Judith and James Lawson Diana Maltzer Laurie Pennington Moji Smulewitz Eytan Wallace Philip Alexander Rachael Fenton Ronit Fischbach Nancy and Jerry Fogler Lauren Salmo and Adam Jacob Beverly and Sylvan Karfiol Anna Logvinova Martin and Ellen Rosenberg Marilyn Ruxin Wendi and Arthur Singer Marlene G. Smith Michael Smith Bonnie Viets Stern and Jeffrey Stern Stern Sherri and Randy Weinstein Gina Werfel and William Hearne Pardee Ruth Zucker Zachary Alexander Jill Jarvie Daniel Nurco Iming and Robert Aron Nancy Celniker and David Goldstein Jordan Ollanik Anissa Smith Kestrel Bierner Heather Waugh Emma Voit Ari Polsky Brian Berryhill Nikolai Gurtovoy Orit Izilov Tal Sendler Hallie Unger Aliza Wine Alvin Fayman Seth Browner James Di Napoli Seth Weinstein Molly and Bernard Goldberg David Bergman Lynn Simon and Mark Berman Stacy Boodman

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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