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.