Holidays at Hillel


At Hillel at UCLA, we proudly offer quality holiday programming for students and our community.  Below, we've listed some of our holidays celebrations, and we extend an open invitation for you to join us!



High Holidays
Sukkot
Simchat Torah
Chanukah
Tu Bishvat
Purim
Passover
Yom Yashoah
Yom Hatzmaot
Shavout

High Holidays
Not going going home for the High Holy Days?  Hillel at UCLA offers Liberal, Traditional and Orthodox service options for our campus community.  Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services are held on campus and at Hillel, and are free to students with a valid Bruin ID.  See High Holidays page for more information.

Sukkot
Every year, Hillel at UCLA has a beautifully decorated Sukkah in front of our building as well as a Mobile Camp Sukkah.  Students are encouraged to come by and eat meals, study, or attend special programs in the Sukkah.  Please check our event calendar for a full listing of programs during the week of Sukkot.

Chanukah
We host several candle lightings around campus each year, along with a big Chanukah party with homemade latkes.

Tu Bishvat
For this Jewish "Earth Day", or Festival of the Trees, we raise awareness about the land of Israel and environmentalism.

Purim
For Purim, we host a megillah reading and a Purim costume party.

Passover
As we mark the exodus of the Jews from their slavery in Egypt, we offer seders, Passover meals, and educational programs.  Check back in the spring for more information.

Yom Hashoah
Holocaust Rememberance Day is a time to reflect upon and raise awareness of the persecution of six million Jews in the hands of the Nazis.

Yom Hatzmaot
Israel's independence day is a time for Jews worldwide to celebrate Israel.

Shavout
Join us as we celebrate the giving of the Torah.  Hillel at UCLA offers Services and meals to students and members of our campus community.

Other Holidays
Please check our event calendar for programming details for all holidays.