Long Beach Hillel

Learn all about what Long Beach Hillel has to offer!

"Beach Hillel helped me get reconnected with the greater Jewish community, taught me more about Judaism and Hebrew, and has blessed me with wonderful friendships."

Sabrina, Class of 2021

About Us

Beach Hillel connects Jewish students in the Long Beach area. Our mission is to provide Jewish programs and services to the students on the six college campuses that we service: 

  • California State University, Long Beach

  • Long Beach City College

  • Cypress College

  • California State University, Dominguez Hills

  • Cerritos College

  • El Camino College

Beach Hillel connects Jewish students both with each other, as well as with our Jewish tradition through a variety of programming, facilitated by our welcoming staff. Dedicated to our students’ religious education and cultural enrichment, our top programming goals are to encourage Jewish students to be involved in the Beach Hillel Jewish community while they are in school, as well as to inspire them to remain an active part of their Jewish community after they graduate.

Mission

Beach Hillel’s mission is to provide Jewish programs and services to the students on the five college campuses that we service: California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach City College; Cypress College; California State University, Dominguez Hills; Cerritos College; and El Camino College.

Dedicated to our students’ religious education and cultural enrichment, our top programming goals are to entice the students to be involved in the Beach Hillel Jewish community while they are in school, as well as inspire them to remain an active part of their Jewish community after they graduate.

  • Beach Hillel’s mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.

  • Beach Hillel student leaders, professionals and lay leaders are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish college students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially.

  • Hillel helps students pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world), Jewish learning, and support for Israel. Hillel is committed to excellence, innovation, accountability and results.